Lasalle, IL

High Risk (74/100)

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 Lasalle in Illinois · Population: 109,049

TRI sites such as Carus LLC Lasalle Site; Sabic Innovative Plastics US LLC; Pilkington N.a.; SDWIS systems such as OTTAWA; PERU; LA SALLE; NPL sites such as LaSalle Electric Utilities; Matthiessen and Hegeler Zinc Company; Ottawa Radiation Areas anchor Lasalle, IL's EPA extract. Derived burden score 74/100 (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 Lasalle include OTTAWA; PERU; LA SALLE, while Carus LLC Lasalle Site leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 74/100 (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 Lasalle -- 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 Lasalle, IL: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-17.0%

22 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-17.1%

1.5 million lb → 1.2 million lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 2 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Lasalle, IL's total reported releases fell from 1.5 million lb in 2022 to 1.2 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lasalle, IL's water releases fell from 1.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lasalle, IL's off-site transfers fell from 1.2 million lb in 2022 to 960.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lasalle, IL's air releases fell from 323.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 272.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
109,049
TRI Facilities
25
Water Systems
41
Superfund Sites
3
Total Releases
6.3M lbs

Water Systems (41)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
OTTAWA 18,097 7
PERU 10,300 3
LA SALLE 9,700 11
MENDOTA 7,100 6
OGLESBY 4,500 1
SENECA 2,353 0
SHERIDAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER 1,670 0
EARLVILLE 1,613 0
NORTH UTICA 1,323 7
WENONA 974 8
ATKINSON 955 1
LELAND 951 0
ANNAWAN 843 0
TONICA 705 0
DALZELL 663 1
THOMSON 580 0
GRAND RIDGE 515 4
CHERRY 490 0
BUDA 482 63
NAPLATE 465 0
LOSTANT 463 4
LAKE THUNDERBIRD SUBDIVSION 450 3
VARNA 342 1
FIELDS HILL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION 312 3
MANLIUS 298 2
BUREAU JUNCTION 297 0
RUTLAND 259 0
FOUR STAR CAMPGROUND 250 2
MAGNOLIA 244 1
JONESVILLE PWD 243 0
PARADISE MANOR MHP 200 0
OAK PARK ESTATES 185 0
RETZ ADDN IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION 168 4
MENDOTA ESTATES MHP 110 0
HILLCREST HOME 103 0
LA SALLE COUNTY NURSING HOME 100 1
LYNNWOOD WATER CORPORATION 100 0
LAND AND WTR ASSN 83 48
IL PRAIRIE ESTATE SBDV WATER ASSOCIATION 78 4
OAKLANE SBDV 63 0
PAULS MHP 38 0

TRI Facilities (25)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Carus LLC Lasalle Site 4.4M lbs
2 Sabic Innovative Plastics US LLC 1.0M lbs
3 Pilkington N.a. 305.2K lbs
4 Eakas Corp 175.9K lbs
5 Illinois Cement Co 147.2K lbs
6 American Nickeloid Co 81.6K lbs
7 Epsilyte LLC 63.1K lbs
8 Reg Seneca LLC 37.8K lbs
9 Mahoney Environmental Solutions LLC 36.0K lbs
10 Ridley USA Inc (dba Ridley Feed Ingredients) 13.4K lbs
11 US Army National Guard Marseilles Training Center Ranges 12.0K lbs
12 Glen-Gery Corp Marseilles Plant 8.6K lbs
13 James Hardie Building Products Peru 2.5K lbs
14 Nucor Tubular Products Inc. 1.5K lbs
15 John A. Biewer of Illinois 1.3K lbs
16 Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc Plant #09 1.3K lbs
17 W. H. Maze Co -Nail Div 880 lbs
18 U.S. Truck Body - East (1705 Streator) 169 lbs
19 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden 0 lbs
20 Pcs Phosphate Marseilles 0 lbs
21 Nanochem Solutions Inc 0 lbs
22 Viakable Manufacturing LLC 0 lbs
23 Adm Milling 0 lbs
24 Hixson Lumber Co LLC 0 lbs
25 U.S. Truck Body - West 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (3)

Site Name Status HRS Score
LaSalle Electric Utilities NPL Site 42.06
Matthiessen and Hegeler Zinc Company NPL Site 50.00
Ottawa Radiation Areas NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Lasalle (17)

Peru
6 facilities · 18 water
Marseilles
5 facilities · 2 water
La Salle
3 facilities · 1 water
Mendota
3 facilities · 1 water
Ottawa
2 facilities · 7 water
Seneca
2 facilities · 1 water
Earlville
0 facilities · 1 water
Grand Ridge
0 facilities · 1 water
Leland
0 facilities · 1 water
Lostant
0 facilities · 1 water
Oglesby
0 facilities · 1 water
Oglesgby
0 facilities · 1 water
Rutland
0 facilities · 1 water
Sheridan
0 facilities · 1 water
Tonica
0 facilities · 1 water
Utica
0 facilities · 1 water
Wenona
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Lasalle, Illinois?
Lasalle, IL has an environmental risk score of 74/100 (High Risk), based on 25 TRI facilities, 3 Superfund sites, and 41 water systems on record. 22 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Lasalle?
Yes, Lasalle, IL has 3 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 Lasalle?
Lasalle, IL has 25 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 6.3M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Lasalle?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Lasalle, IL. 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 Lasalle?
Lasalle, IL has 41 EPA-regulated water systems. 22 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 Lasalle?
Environmental compliance in Lasalle, Illinois is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Illinois 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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