Jersey, IL

Low Risk (12/100)

Transparent derived index from EPA TRI / SDWIS / Superfund extracts: not an official EPA rating. Fixed caps: facilities ≤25 pts (50+ = max), log10 releases ≤25 pts, Superfund ≤25 pts (5/site), health-violation systems ≤15 pts (3/system), high-chemical facilities ≤10 pts. Bands: High ≥60, Moderate ≥30. See methodology.

Environmental data for Jersey in Illinois · Population: 21,336

TRI sites such as A Stucki Co D/b/a American Industries; SDWIS systems such as JERSEY RWC; BRIGHTON; MEDORA anchor Jersey, IL's EPA extract. Derived burden score 12/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

A Stucki Co D/b/a American Industries is among the largest Form R filers reporting in Jersey; no SDWIS system here carries an active health-based flag. AQS median AQI 42 / peak 112 in 2024.

Burden score 12/100 (Low Risk) is the only weighted composite on this page. The tables below list every TRI facility, SDWIS system, and Superfund site EPA has on record for Jersey -- not just the names called out above -- reproducing the disclosure history as filed, not a current-safety verdict. Extract current as of 2026-08-25.

Release-over-release change

What changed for Jersey, IL: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-11.1%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-11.1%

543 lb → 483 lb, every facility that filed

  • Jersey, IL's total reported releases fell from 543 lb in 2022 to 483 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Jersey, IL's off-site transfers fell from 542 lb in 2022 to 482 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
21,336
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
4
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
3.3K lbs

Air Quality History (2020–2024)

EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) data showing how many days per year fall into each air quality category.

Year Good Moderate Unhealthy (SG) Max AQI
2024 248 (74%) 84 1 112
2023 199 (55%) 148 17 166
2022 240 (66%) 120 5 112
2021 225 (63%) 133 2 112
2020 258 (72%) 99 1 112
2024 Good Air Quality: 74% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 42

Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County AQI categories: Good (0-50), Moderate (51-100), Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150), Unhealthy (151-200), Very Unhealthy (201-300), Hazardous (301+)

For real-time air quality readings and pollutant breakdowns in Illinois, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (4)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
JERSEY RWC 12,750 0
BRIGHTON 5,041 0
MEDORA 484 0
FIELDON 186 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 A Stucki Co D/b/a American Industries 3.3K lbs

Cities in Jersey (3)

Jerseyville
1 facilities · 2 water
Brighton
0 facilities · 1 water
Fieldon
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Jersey, Illinois?
Jersey, IL has an environmental risk score of 12/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 4 water systems on record. No water systems have current health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Jersey?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Jersey, IL in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Jersey?
Jersey, IL has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3.3K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Jersey?
In 2024, Jersey, IL recorded a median AQI of 42 and a peak AQI of 112. 74% of monitored days had "Good" air quality (AQI 0–50). Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County.
Is the drinking water safe in Jersey?
Jersey, IL has 4 EPA-regulated water systems. No health-based violations are currently on record. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Jersey?
Environmental compliance in Jersey, Illinois is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Illinois state environmental agency. Facilities report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, water systems are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and contaminated sites are managed under the Superfund program. Contact your state environmental agency for local concerns.

What does this county environmental profile show?

This county environmental profile rolls up EPA Toxics Release Inventory facility reports, Safe Drinking Water Information System public-water-system filings, and Superfund National Priorities List sites for the county boundary defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Facility counts reflect facilities with a reporting address inside the county, not where downstream environmental effects may be observed. Population figures are from the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimate. The county detail page is updated whenever the upstream EPA programs publish revised data; see the methodology page for the documented ingest cadence and the editorial choices governing how aggregations are computed.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro