Kodiak Island Borough, AK

Low Risk (29/100)

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 Kodiak Island Borough in Alaska · Population: 12,878

TRI sites such as US Coast Guard Base Kodiak; Petro Star Inc DBA North Pacific Fuel - Kodiak; SDWIS systems such as KODIAK WATER SYSTEM; LARSEN BAY WATER SYSTEM; OLD HARBOR anchor Kodiak Island Borough, AK's EPA extract. Derived burden score 29/100 (Low 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 Kodiak Island Borough include LARSEN BAY WATER SYSTEM; OLD HARBOR; PORT LIONS, while US Coast Guard Base Kodiak leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 29/100 (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 Kodiak Island Borough -- 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 Kodiak Island Borough, AK: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+2223.3%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+2223.3%

5 lb → 122 lb, every facility that filed

  • Kodiak Island Borough, AK's total reported releases rose from 5 lb in 2022 to 122 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Kodiak Island Borough, AK's air releases rose from 2 lb in 2022 to 73 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Kodiak Island Borough, AK's off-site transfers rose from 1 lb in 2022 to 43 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
12,878
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
7
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
3.5K lbs

Water Systems (7)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
KODIAK WATER SYSTEM 9,547 0
LARSEN BAY WATER SYSTEM 271 2
OLD HARBOR 246 55
PORT LIONS 175 31
OUZINKIE WATER SYSTEM 144 6
AKHIOK 90 2
KARLUK WATER SYSTEM 60 2

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 US Coast Guard Base Kodiak 3.5K lbs
2 Petro Star Inc DBA North Pacific Fuel - Kodiak 1 lbs

Cities in Kodiak Island Borough (7)

Kodiak
2 facilities · 2 water
Akhiok
0 facilities · 1 water
Karluk
0 facilities · 1 water
Larsen Bay
0 facilities · 1 water
Old Harbor
0 facilities · 1 water
Ouzinkike
0 facilities · 1 water
Port Lions
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska?
Kodiak Island Borough, AK has an environmental risk score of 29/100 (Low Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 7 water systems on record. 6 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Kodiak Island Borough?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Kodiak Island Borough, AK in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Kodiak Island Borough?
Kodiak Island Borough, AK has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3.5K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Kodiak Island Borough?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Kodiak Island Borough, AK. This may indicate no EPA monitoring stations are located in the county. For regional air quality data, see the state environmental profile or visit EPA's AirNow.gov.
Is the drinking water safe in Kodiak Island Borough?
Kodiak Island Borough, AK has 7 EPA-regulated water systems. 6 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 Kodiak Island Borough?
Environmental compliance in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Alaska 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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