Josephine, OR

Moderate Risk (34/100)

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 Josephine in Oregon · Population: 88,069

TRI sites such as Masterbrand Cabinets Llc-Grants Pass Operations; Becklin Holdings Inc; Timber Products Co (dba Tim Ply); SDWIS systems such as GRANTS PASS, CITY OF; CAVE JUNCTION, CITY OF; KERBY WATER DISTRICT anchor Josephine, OR's EPA extract. Derived burden score 34/100 (Moderate Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Health-flagged SDWIS rows in Josephine include CAVE JUNCTION, CITY OF; COUNTRY ESTATES MOBILE PARK; COUNTRY VIEW MHP, while Masterbrand Cabinets Llc-Grants Pass Operations leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 29 / peak 146 in 2024.

Burden score 34/100 (Moderate 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 Josephine -- 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 Josephine, OR: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-28.7%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-28.7%

63.3 thousand lb → 45.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Josephine, OR's total reported releases fell from 63.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 45.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Josephine, OR's air releases fell from 63.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 45.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
88,069
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
34
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
345.8K 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 284 (78%) 74 8 146
2023 205 (56%) 129 10 872
2022 208 (57%) 142 8 252
2021 240 (66%) 106 10 188
2020 228 (62%) 112 4 763
2024 Good Air Quality: 78% of days
Unhealthy days: 8
Median AQI: 29

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 Oregon, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (34)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
GRANTS PASS, CITY OF 37,138 0
CAVE JUNCTION, CITY OF 2,160 2
KERBY WATER DISTRICT 400 0
ROGUE LEA ESTATES-NORTH/SOUTH 350 0
WILLOW ESTATES MOBILE HOME PK 250 0
COUNTRY ESTATES MOBILE PARK 175 3
NORWOOD PUD 150 0
RIVER HAVEN MOBILE HOME ESTATES 140 0
COUNTRY VIEW MHP 80 1
HORIZON VILLAGE COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM 80 3
ROGUE RIVER MOBILE ESTATES 72 1
WHITEHORSE RV VILLAGE 72 0
FRUITDALE HEIGHTS WATER CO 70 0
BLUE MOON MOBILE HOME PARK 70 0
CLOVERCREST COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM 65 4
RIVERFRONT RV PARK 65 1
WILLOW GLEN SUBDIVISION 60 0
MEADOW CREEK SUBDIVISION 60 0
ROGUE RIVER CAMPGROUND 60 0
HOLIDAY MOBILE HOME PARK 58 1
CIRCLE TREE MOBILE PARK/RANCH 57 0
BLUE SPRUCE MOBILE ESTATES 55 0
KEITHS MOBILE HOME PARK 55 1
FRUITDALE TRAILER PARK 50 1
REDWOOD TERRACE ASSISTED LIVING 50 0
SHADY ACRES RV PARK 48 0
DARNEILLE ESTATES 47 0
SURPRISE VALLEY RV PARK 45 0
SKY CREST HEIGHTS HOMEOWNERS 44 3
PINE RIDGE WATER CO LLC 44 2
COLLEGE MOBILE HOME PARK 34 0
VALLEY COURT APARTMENTS 34 0
GALICE SUBDIVISION WATER CO 33 79
APPLEGATE TRAIL RV PARK 32 0

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Masterbrand Cabinets Llc-Grants Pass Operations 331.6K lbs
2 Becklin Holdings Inc 14.2K lbs
3 Timber Products Co (dba Tim Ply) 0 lbs

Cities in Josephine (3)

Grants Pass
3 facilities · 34 water
Cave Junction
0 facilities · 4 water
Merlin
0 facilities · 2 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Josephine, Oregon?
Josephine, OR has an environmental risk score of 34/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 34 water systems on record. 13 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Josephine?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Josephine, OR in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Josephine?
Josephine, OR has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 345.8K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Josephine?
In 2024, Josephine, OR recorded a median AQI of 29 and a peak AQI of 146. 78% 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 Josephine?
Josephine, OR has 34 EPA-regulated water systems. 13 systems have reported health-based violations (MCL exceedances). A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Josephine?
Environmental compliance in Josephine, Oregon is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Oregon 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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