Laramie, WY

Moderate Risk (54/100)

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 Laramie in Wyoming · Population: 100,661

TRI sites such as Dyno Nobel Inc-Cheyenne Plant; Cheyenne Renewable Diesel Co LLC; Brenntag Pacific Inc.; SDWIS systems such as CHEYENNE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES; SOUTH CHEYENNE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT; USAF F.E. WARREN AFB; NPL sites such as F.E. Warren Air Force Base anchor Laramie, WY's EPA extract. Derived burden score 54/100 (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 Laramie include ORCHARD VALLEY WATER COMPANY; ALBIN, TOWN OF; HIDE-A-WAY MOBILE VILLAGE, while Dyno Nobel Inc-Cheyenne Plant leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 45 / peak 151 in 2024.

Burden score 54/100 (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 Laramie -- 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 Laramie, WY: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+37.2%

9 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+37.2%

4.4 million lb → 6.1 million lb, every facility that filed

  • Laramie, WY's total reported releases rose from 4.4 million lb in 2022 to 6.1 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Laramie, WY's off-site transfers rose from 264 lb in 2022 to 2.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Laramie, WY's land releases rose from 3.7 million lb in 2022 to 5.4 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Laramie, WY's chemicals reported rose from 28 in 2022 to 29 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
100,661
TRI Facilities
9
Water Systems
15
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
27.4M 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 271 (74%) 91 3 151
2023 275 (75%) 85 4 156
2022 297 (82%) 66 0 90
2021 261 (72%) 92 11 126
2020 313 (86%) 48 3 159
2024 Good Air Quality: 74% of days
Unhealthy days: 4
Median AQI: 45

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 Wyoming, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (15)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CHEYENNE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 64,165 0
SOUTH CHEYENNE WATER & SEWER DISTRICT 10,000 0
USAF F.E. WARREN AFB 5,500 0
BURNS BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 1,024 0
BIG COUNTRY ESTATES 615 0
CIMMARON VILLAGE 327 0
ORCHARD VALLEY WATER COMPANY 260 2
ALBIN, TOWN OF 181 3
ENGLEWOOD VILLAGE MHP 152 0
HIGHLAND RANCH ESTATES 128 0
HIDE-A-WAY MOBILE VILLAGE 107 3
CARPENTER W&S DISTRICT 94 1
RESTWAY TRAVEL PARK 62 3
EVERGREEN MOBILE HOME PARK 35 2
MILLER LOWER MOBILE HOME PARK 30 1

TRI Facilities (9)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Dyno Nobel Inc-Cheyenne Plant 27.1M lbs
2 Cheyenne Renewable Diesel Co LLC 241.6K lbs
3 Brenntag Pacific Inc. 5.4K lbs
4 Knife River Cheyenne 1.2K lbs
5 U.S. Dod Usaf Wyoming Ang 334 lbs
6 Voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak Inc. 78 lbs
7 US Dod Usaf Fe Warren Afb (part) 28 lbs
8 Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Inc. - Cheyenne 14 lbs
9 Crafco Inc. - Cheyenne 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
F.E. Warren Air Force Base NPL Site 39.23

Cities in Laramie (4)

Cheyenne
8 facilities · 14 water
Fe Warren Afb
1 facilities · 1 water
Albin
0 facilities · 1 water
Burns
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Laramie, Wyoming?
Laramie, WY has an environmental risk score of 54/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 9 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 15 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Laramie?
Yes, Laramie, WY 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 Laramie?
Laramie, WY has 9 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 27.4M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Laramie?
In 2024, Laramie, WY recorded a median AQI of 45 and a peak AQI of 151. 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 Laramie?
Laramie, WY has 15 EPA-regulated water systems. 7 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 Laramie?
Environmental compliance in Laramie, Wyoming is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Wyoming 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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