Lane, OR

High Risk (71/100)

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. This is a different measure than the EJ Screening score for this county, which ranks it by percentile against other tracked counties rather than against these fixed caps.

Environmental data for Lane in Oregon · Population: 382,628

TRI sites such as International Paper; Scientific Developments Inc; Arauco Na Inc - Eugene Mdf; SDWIS systems such as EUGENE WATER & ELECTRIC BOARD; SPRINGFIELD UTILITY BOARD; COTTAGE GROVE, CITY OF; NPL sites such as Black Butte Mine; J. H. Baxter anchor Lane, OR's EPA extract. Derived burden score 71/100 (High 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 Lane include SPRINGFIELD UTILITY BOARD; FLORENCE, CITY OF; JUNCTION CITY WATER UTILITIES, while International Paper leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 44 / peak 216 in 2024.

Burden score 71/100 (High 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 Lane -- 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 Lane, OR: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-35.1%

23 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-35.1%

988.2 thousand lb → 640.9 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 1 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Lane, OR's total reported releases fell from 988.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 640.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lane, OR's land releases fell from 284.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 455 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lane, OR's off-site transfers fell from 33.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 20.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lane, OR's air releases fell from 565.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 509.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
382,628
TRI Facilities
31
Water Systems
72
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
4.1M 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 219 (60%) 131 10 216
2023 190 (52%) 159 9 211
2022 194 (53%) 132 5 520
2021 214 (59%) 131 6 230
2020 203 (55%) 149 4 1000
2024 Good Air Quality: 60% of days
Unhealthy days: 16
Median AQI: 44

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 (72)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
EUGENE WATER & ELECTRIC BOARD 176,000 0
SPRINGFIELD UTILITY BOARD 62,100 1
COTTAGE GROVE, CITY OF 10,879 0
FLORENCE, CITY OF 9,561 2
JUNCTION CITY WATER UTILITIES 7,000 2
RAINBOW WATER DISTRICT 6,300 2
CRESWELL, CITY OF 5,585 0
VENETA, CITY OF 5,200 0
HECETA WATER PEOPLES UTILITY DISTRICT 4,921 2
OAKRIDGE, CITY OF 3,200 0
LOWELL, CITY OF 1,264 0
COBURG, CITY OF 1,195 0
YACHATS, CITY OF 1,006 1
MAPLETON WATER DISTRICT 600 11
MARCOLA WATER DISTRICT 600 3
WILLAMETTE WATER COMPANY 468 0
SACRAMENTO RIVER RV PARK 382 0
ROW RIVER VALLEY WATER DIST 340 8
RIVERWOOD MHP LANE CO 325 0
DEERHORN COMMUNITY WTR ASSN 275 1
FERN RIDGE SHORES 275 0
WESTFIR, CITY OF 268 0
EUGENE MOBILE VILLAGE 260 1
LAMONTAI IMPROVEMENT WTR DIST 255 0
WESTVIEW MOBILE ESTATES 250 0
FERNRIDGE MOBILE ESTATES 250 0
STARLITE MOBILE VILLAGE 250 2
SHANGRI-LA WATER DISTRICT 200 3
MOBILIFE WATER COMPANY INC 175 0
COUNTRY GARDEN ESTATES MHP 175 1
RIVERSTONE MOBILE HOME PARK 168 6
BLUE RIVER WATER DISTRICT 150 0
VILLAGE AT SEAVEY LOOP 150 0
STAFFORDSHIRE WATER SYSTEM 150 0
HALCYON VILLA MOBILE HOME PARK 126 0
APPLEWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK 125 12
BELLA CASA PARK 125 1
DEXTER SHORES MOBILE HOME PARK 120 0
COUNTRY VIEW ESTATES WS 104 0
ORCHARD POINT MOBILE HOMES 99 0
GRANDVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK 99 0
TIVOLI MOBILE HOME PARK 94 1
CASEYS RIVERSIDE PARK 90 1
SHENANDOAH HOMEOWNERS INC 84 0
BIG SPRUCE MHP LLC 80 12
WESTRIDGE WATER DISTRICT 78 0
DEXTER OAKS CO-OP 75 36
HAWKS POINT 75 8
HARWOODS MOBILE MANOR 65 0
LONDON WATER CO-OP 63 139
PRAIRIE WINDS OF JUNCTION CITY LLC 60 0
SAGINAW PARK WATER SYSTEM 60 43
KOUNTRY VILLAGE 60 1
WILLAMETTANS, THE 60 0
PERIWINKLE MOBILE HOME PARK 55 4
DIAMOND RIDGE WATER ASSOCIATION 54 0
LAZY DAYS MOBILE HOME PARK 52 0
MCKENZIE PALISADES WATER BOARD 50 5
HIGH PRAIRIE VILLA WTR SYSTEM 49 0
SKYRIDGE HOA 46 3
HILLTOP IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 45 0
SHADOW HILLS PARK WATER CO-OP 45 2
VIDA-LEA COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE 45 0
DECEPTION CREEK MOBILE PARK 40 0
HIDDEN MEADOWS SUBDIVISION 40 0
MINT ACRES WATER CO-OP 35 1
SOUTHVIEW IMPROVEMENT DIST 35 0
ALDERWOOD WATER DEV CO 34 10
TILLICUM PARK LLC 34 3
LAKESIDE MOBILE HOME PARK 28 11
LAKESIDE MOBILE HOME PARK (A) 28 0
SWISSHOME VILLAGE 24 52

TRI Facilities (31)

# Facility Total Releases
1 International Paper 2.9M lbs
2 Scientific Developments Inc 287.8K lbs
3 Arauco Na Inc - Eugene Mdf 236.5K lbs
4 Hexion Inc. 192.6K lbs
5 Murphy Plywood Co Eugene Operations 139.1K lbs
6 Forrest Paint Co DBA Forrest Technical Coatings 107.5K lbs
7 J H Baxter & Co 101.3K lbs
8 Arclin USA LLC 74.5K lbs
9 Eugene Ewp Plant 42.0K lbs
10 Bakelite Chemicals LLC 36.6K lbs
11 The Willamette Valley Co LLC 8.8K lbs
12 Pierce Fittings Inc. 2.6K lbs
13 Oregon Rubber Co 2.3K lbs
14 Swanson Group Mfg Springfield Plywood 1.8K lbs
15 Kingsford Manufacturing Co 1.6K lbs
16 Peterson Pacific Corp 1.2K lbs
17 Western Pneumatics LLC 1.0K lbs
18 Astec Eugene Franklin Blvd 835 lbs
19 Carry on Trailer Corp 409 lbs
20 Molecular Probes Inc. 190 lbs
21 Stella-Jones Corp 186 lbs
22 Mdu Resources Eugene Concrete 181 lbs
23 Ninkasi Brewing Corp. LLC 127 lbs
24 Rosboro Co LLC Springfield Facility 123 lbs
25 Rosboro LLC - Vaughn 110 lbs
26 Cascade Plating & Machine 2 lbs
27 Oldcastle Precast Inc 0 lbs
28 Willamette Graystone - Eugene Or Block Plant 0 lbs
29 Bulk Handling Systems Inc 0 lbs
30 Oregon Cascade Building Materials Inc. 0 lbs
31 Datalogic USA Inc 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Black Butte Mine NPL Site 50.00
J. H. Baxter NPL Site 31.70

Cities in Lane (19)

Eugene
22 facilities · 33 water
Springfield
6 facilities · 6 water
Junction City
1 facilities · 3 water
Coburg
1 facilities · 2 water
Veneta
1 facilities · 2 water
Cottage Grove
0 facilities · 8 water
Westfir
0 facilities · 3 water
Dexter
0 facilities · 2 water
Florence
0 facilities · 2 water
Oakridge
0 facilities · 2 water
Blue River
0 facilities · 1 water
Creswell
0 facilities · 1 water
Dorena
0 facilities · 1 water
Leaburg
0 facilities · 1 water
Lowell
0 facilities · 1 water
Mapleton
0 facilities · 1 water
Marcola
0 facilities · 1 water
Walterville
0 facilities · 1 water
Yachats
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Lane, Oregon?
Lane, OR has an environmental risk score of 71/100 (High Risk), based on 31 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 72 water systems on record. 34 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Lane?
Yes, Lane, OR has 2 Superfund sites 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 Lane?
Lane, OR has 31 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 4.1M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Lane?
In 2024, Lane, OR recorded a median AQI of 44 and a peak AQI of 216. 60% 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 Lane?
Lane, OR has 72 EPA-regulated water systems. 34 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 Lane?
Environmental compliance in Lane, 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro