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Lawrence, SD

Moderate Risk (51/100)

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 Lawrence in South Dakota · Population: 26,574

TRI sites such as Wharf Resources; Ridley Block Operations; Hills Products Group; SDWIS systems such as SPEARFISH; LEAD; DEADWOOD; NPL sites such as Gilt Edge Mine; Whitewood Creek anchor Lawrence, SD's EPA extract. Derived burden score 51/100 (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 Lawrence include MOUNTAIN PLAINS 2 HOMEOWNERS ASSOC; WALNUT PARK; PARADISE WATER COMPANY LLC, while Wharf Resources leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 51/100 (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 Lawrence -- 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 Lawrence, SD: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+132.0%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+132.0%

843.6 thousand lb → 2.0 million 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.

  • Lawrence, SD's total reported releases rose from 843.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.0 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lawrence, SD's land releases rose from 839.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.0 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Lawrence, SD's water releases fell from 3.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 3.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
26,574
TRI Facilities
4
Water Systems
27
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
8.0M lbs

Water Systems (27)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
SPEARFISH 13,803 0
LEAD 2,982 0
DEADWOOD 1,156 0
WHITEWOOD 879 0
MOUNTAIN PLAINS 2 HOMEOWNERS ASSOC 268 2
SAINT ONGE SEWER & WATER CO 255 0
LANTERN ESTATES 192 0
WALNUT PARK 180 10
PARADISE WATER COMPANY LLC 178 2
SPEARFISH VALLEY MOBILE ESTATES 163 2
WHITEWOOD FOREST ACRES 160 0
DEER MOUNTAIN SANITARY DISTRICT 125 4
KEN'S TRAILER COURT 110 0
WESTFIELD ADDITION 104 0
WESTVIEW HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 103 0
LOURIE LANE HOMEOWNERS ASSOC 75 2
RIVERSIDE MOBILE HOME COURT 75 3
SPRING CREEK PRESERVE 68 0
MEADOW CREST SANITARY DISTRICT 63 32
DEBERG WELL USERS ASSOCIATION 54 1
SUNRISE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 50 3
TWO BIT RANCH ESTATES 30 0
REYNOLDS COURT 28 9
CHRIS' MOBILE HOME COURT 25 0
CENTENNIAL HILLS HOME ASSOCIATION 25 0
BICENTENNIAL TRAILER COURT 23 6
LEAD-DEADWOOD SANITARY DISTRICT 0 0

TRI Facilities (4)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Wharf Resources 8.0M lbs
2 Ridley Block Operations 0 lbs
3 Hills Products Group 0 lbs
4 Wheeler Lumber L.L.C. 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Gilt Edge Mine NPL Site 50.00
Whitewood Creek Deleted NPL Site 0.00

Cities in Lawrence (4)

Whitewood
3 facilities · 2 water
Lead
1 facilities · 3 water
Spearfish
0 facilities · 20 water
Deadwood
0 facilities · 2 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Lawrence, South Dakota? ▼
Lawrence, SD has an environmental risk score of 51/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 4 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 27 water systems on record. 12 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Lawrence? ▼
Yes, Lawrence, SD 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 Lawrence? ▼
Lawrence, SD has 4 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 8.0M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Lawrence? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Lawrence, SD. 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 Lawrence? ▼
Lawrence, SD has 27 EPA-regulated water systems. 12 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 Lawrence? ▼
Environmental compliance in Lawrence, South Dakota is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the South Dakota 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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