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Lake, OR

Low Risk (22/100)

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 Lake in Oregon · Population: 8,254

TRI sites such as Collins Pine Co Lakeview Sawmill; SDWIS systems such as REDMOND WATER DEPARTMENT; LAKEVIEW, CITY OF; CHRISTMAS VALLEY DOMESTIC WS; NPL sites such as Fremont National Forest/White King and Lucky Lass Uranium Mines (USDA) anchor Lake, OR's EPA extract. Derived burden score 22/100 (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 Lake include LAKEVIEW, CITY OF; PAISLEY, CITY OF, while Collins Pine Co Lakeview Sawmill leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 28 / peak 153 in 2024.

Burden score 22/100 (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 Lake -- 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 Lake, OR: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-8.5%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-8.5%

341 lb → 312 lb, every facility that filed

  • Lake, OR's total reported releases fell from 341 lb in 2022 to 312 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lake, OR's air releases fell from 341 lb in 2022 to 312 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
8,254
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
4
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
1.7K 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 286 (78%) 71 7 153
2023 266 (73%) 98 1 134
2022 273 (75%) 88 4 129
2021 240 (66%) 102 17 188
2020 267 (73%) 80 14 166
2024 Good Air Quality: 78% of days
Unhealthy days: 9
Median AQI: 28

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 (4)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
REDMOND WATER DEPARTMENT 37,566 0
LAKEVIEW, CITY OF 2,476 1
CHRISTMAS VALLEY DOMESTIC WS 950 0
PAISLEY, CITY OF 245 11

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Collins Pine Co Lakeview Sawmill 1.7K lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Fremont National Forest/White King and Lucky Lass Uranium Mines (USDA) NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Lake (4)

Lakeview
1 facilities · 1 water
Christmas Valley
0 facilities · 1 water
Paisley
0 facilities · 1 water
Lake County
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Lake, Oregon? ▼
Lake, OR has an environmental risk score of 22/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 4 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Lake? ▼
Yes, Lake, OR has 1 Superfund site on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations that require long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
How many toxic release facilities are in Lake? ▼
Lake, OR has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.7K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Lake? ▼
In 2024, Lake, OR recorded a median AQI of 28 and a peak AQI of 153. 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 Lake? ▼
Lake, OR has 4 EPA-regulated water systems. 2 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 Lake? ▼
Environmental compliance in Lake, 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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