Linn, OR

Moderate Risk (57/100)

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 Linn in Oregon · Population: 129,794

TRI sites such as Cascade Pacific Pulp Halsey Pulp Mill; Pacific Cast Technologies Inc; Ati Specialty Alloys & Components LLC; SDWIS systems such as ALBANY, CITY OF; LEBANON, CITY OF; SWEET HOME, CITY OF; NPL sites such as Teledyne Wah Chang anchor Linn, OR's EPA extract. Derived burden score 57/100 (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 Linn include HARRISBURG, CITY OF; BROWNSVILLE, CITY OF; SCIO, CITY OF, while Cascade Pacific Pulp Halsey Pulp Mill leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 25 / peak 86 in 2024.

Burden score 57/100 (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 Linn -- 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 Linn, OR: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+18.6%

15 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+18.6%

3.4 million lb → 4.0 million lb, every facility that filed

  • Linn, OR's total reported releases rose from 3.4 million lb in 2022 to 4.0 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Linn, OR's land releases fell from 497 lb in 2022 to 1 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Linn, OR's off-site transfers rose from 1.3 million lb in 2022 to 2.5 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Linn, OR's water releases fell from 260.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 160.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
129,794
TRI Facilities
18
Water Systems
41
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
15.4M 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 320 (87%) 46 0 86
2023 278 (76%) 83 4 125
2022 254 (70%) 109 2 127
2021 268 (73%) 96 1 136
2020 245 (67%) 110 0 853
2024 Good Air Quality: 87% of days
Median AQI: 25

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 (41)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
ALBANY, CITY OF 57,997 0
LEBANON, CITY OF 18,945 0
SWEET HOME, CITY OF 10,322 0
SISTERS, CITY OF 3,778 0
HARRISBURG, CITY OF 3,684 2
CITY OF MILLERSBURG 2,615 0
BROWNSVILLE, CITY OF 1,906 2
MILL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT 1,830 0
SCIO, CITY OF 900 2
TOLLGATE WATER COMPANY 800 0
HALSEY, CITY OF 800 0
BLACK BUTTE RANCH CORPORATION 740 0
MONROE, CITY OF 723 103
INDIAN MEADOW WATER COMPANY 500 1
SODAVILLE, CITY OF 320 0
SCRAVEL HILL WATER CO-OP 300 0
LAKE CREEK RANCH MHC 300 0
LONE OAK ESTATES 258 0
DIAMOND HILL RV PARK 203 1
WESLINN WATER COMPANY 200 0
TWIN CEDARS MHP 200 0
IDANHA CITY WATER 168 4
FIR VIEW WATER COMPANY 150 0
CAMELOT MOBILE HOME PARK 150 1
SANTIAM VILLAGE 150 0
ASPEN LAKES UTILITY CO LLC 150 0
OAKVILLA MOBILE HOME PARK 140 0
ALBANY TRAILER AND RV PARK, LLC 130 5
REDWOOD WATER SERVICE INC 125 0
LAWRENCE SUBDIVISION WTR ASSN 125 1
GRAND PRAIRIE WATER SUPPLY CO 110 0
AMIGO VILLA WATER SERVICE INC 100 0
SNO-CAP WATER SYSTEM 90 3
HAFEZ WATER SYSTEM 78 0
MEADOW WOOD ESTATES 60 0
OAKWOOD WATER SYSTEM INC 55 0
CENTURY FARM COURT 42 0
SCIO MOBILE VILLAGE 40 1
OLD CHURCH ROAD ESTATES 35 0
HARMONY ACRES MOBILE PARK 31 1
RIM AT ASPEN LAKES 31 0

TRI Facilities (18)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Cascade Pacific Pulp Halsey Pulp Mill 5.3M lbs
2 Pacific Cast Technologies Inc 4.5M lbs
3 Ati Specialty Alloys & Components LLC 3.1M lbs
4 W.r. Grace & Co. 1.0M lbs
5 Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations LLC 480.7K lbs
6 Arauco N.a. Inc. - Duraflake Particleboard 469.2K lbs
7 Entek International LLC 228.4K lbs
8 Selmet Inc 182.1K lbs
9 Bakelite Chemicals LLC 62.0K lbs
10 Highline Warren - Albany 31.4K lbs
11 Ati Albany Operations Facility 1.8K lbs
12 Steelfab of Oregon 543 lbs
13 Harrisburg Ps 217 lbs
14 Corvallis Asphalt 6 lbs
15 Weddle Concrete 1 lbs
16 Clayton Albany 0 lbs
17 Palm Harbor Homes Inc 0 lbs
18 Research Mannikins Inc 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Teledyne Wah Chang NPL Site 54.27

Cities in Linn (12)

Albany
10 facilities · 12 water
Lebanon
2 facilities · 4 water
Jefferson
2 facilities · 2 water
Halsey
2 facilities · 1 water
Tangent
1 facilities · 4 water
Harrisburg
1 facilities · 3 water
Sisters
0 facilities · 7 water
Brownsville
0 facilities · 5 water
Scio
0 facilities · 2 water
Idanha
0 facilities · 1 water
Mill City
0 facilities · 1 water
Sweet Home
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Linn, Oregon?
Linn, OR has an environmental risk score of 57/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 18 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 41 water systems on record. 13 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Linn?
Yes, Linn, OR 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 Linn?
Linn, OR has 18 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 15.4M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Linn?
In 2024, Linn, OR recorded a median AQI of 25 and a peak AQI of 86. 87% 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 Linn?
Linn, OR has 41 EPA-regulated water systems. 13 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 Linn?
Environmental compliance in Linn, 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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