Leavenworth, KS

Low Risk (29/100)

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 Leavenworth in Kansas · Population: 82,493

TRI sites such as Federal Bureau of Prisons US Penitentiary; Hallmark Cards Inc; Great Western Manufacturing Co. Inc.; SDWIS systems such as LEAVENWORTH WATER DEPARTMENT; FORT LEAVENWORTH AMERICAN WATER ENT LLC; BONNER SPRINGS, CITY OF anchor Leavenworth, KS's EPA extract. Derived burden score 29/100 (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 Leavenworth include TONGANOXIE, CITY OF; LEAVENWORTH CO RWD 7; LINWOOD, CITY OF, while Federal Bureau of Prisons US Penitentiary leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 36 / peak 97 in 2024.

Burden score 29/100 (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 Leavenworth -- 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 Leavenworth, KS: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+53.3%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+53.3%

1.0 thousand lb → 1.5 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Leavenworth, KS's total reported releases rose from 1.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Leavenworth, KS's chemicals reported rose from 3 in 2022 to 5 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Leavenworth, KS's land releases rose from 967 lb in 2022 to 1.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Leavenworth, KS's air releases rose from 42 lb in 2022 to 59 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
82,493
TRI Facilities
4
Water Systems
17
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
4.9K 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 327 (94%) 21 0 97
2023 303 (83%) 51 10 129
2022 341 (93%) 24 0 80
2021 330 (95%) 16 2 126
2020 356 (97%) 10 0 77
2024 Good Air Quality: 94% of days
Median AQI: 36

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 Kansas, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (17)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
LEAVENWORTH WATER DEPARTMENT 38,757 0
FORT LEAVENWORTH AMERICAN WATER ENT LLC 12,934 0
BONNER SPRINGS, CITY OF 7,805 0
LAN DEL WATER DISTRICT 7,302 0
TONGANOXIE, CITY OF 5,702 3
SUBURBAN WATER COMPANY 4,700 0
LEAVENWORTH CO RWD 1C 3,200 0
LEAVENWORTH CO RWD 7 3,000 2
LEAVENWORTH CO RWD 8 2,500 0
LEAVENWORTH CO RWD 9 2,000 0
LEAVENWORTH CO RWD 5C 780 0
LEAVENWORTH CO RWD 10 499 0
LEAVENWORTH CO RWD 2 483 0
LINWOOD, CITY OF 419 7
LEAVENWORTH CO RWD 6 240 1
EASTON, CITY OF 211 3
PARADISE PARK MOBILE HOME COURT 110 0

TRI Facilities (4)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Federal Bureau of Prisons US Penitentiary 2.6K lbs
2 Hallmark Cards Inc 2.2K lbs
3 Great Western Manufacturing Co. Inc. 62 lbs
4 Geiger Ready Mix 22 lbs

Cities in Leavenworth (7)

Leavenworth
4 facilities · 4 water
Tonganoxie
0 facilities · 4 water
Basehor
0 facilities · 2 water
Linwood
0 facilities · 2 water
Easton
0 facilities · 1 water
Fort Leavenworth
0 facilities · 1 water
Lansing
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Leavenworth, Kansas?
Leavenworth, KS has an environmental risk score of 29/100 (Low Risk), based on 4 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 17 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Leavenworth?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Leavenworth, KS in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Leavenworth?
Leavenworth, KS has 4 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 4.9K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Leavenworth?
In 2024, Leavenworth, KS recorded a median AQI of 36 and a peak AQI of 97. 94% 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 Leavenworth?
Leavenworth, KS has 17 EPA-regulated water systems. 5 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 Leavenworth?
Environmental compliance in Leavenworth, Kansas is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Kansas 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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