Macoupin, IL

Low Risk (28/100)

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 Macoupin in Illinois · Population: 44,566

TRI sites such as Macoupin Energy; Mennel Milling Co of Illinois; Prairie Farms Dairy Inc; SDWIS systems such as STAUNTON; GILLESPIE; VIRDEN anchor Macoupin, IL's EPA extract. Derived burden score 28/100 (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 Macoupin include STAUNTON; GILLESPIE; HENDERSON PWD, while Macoupin Energy leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 35 / peak 105 in 2024.

Burden score 28/100 (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 Macoupin -- 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.

County population (Census ACS)
44,566
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
28
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
6.8K 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 342 (93%) 23 1 105
2023 310 (85%) 45 10 129
2022 352 (97%) 9 2 108
2021 339 (95%) 19 0 93
2020 346 (95%) 18 0 93
2024 Good Air Quality: 93% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 35

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 Illinois, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (28)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
STAUNTON 5,756 3
GILLESPIE 3,737 1
VIRDEN 3,274 0
HENDERSON PWD 2,045 3
GIRARD 1,885 2
CENTRAL MACOUPIN COUNTY RWD 1,883 3
BUNKER HILL 1,760 0
BENLD 1,612 0
NILWOOD 1,394 2
OTTER LAKE WATER COMMISSION 1,318 2
LAKE WILLIAMSON CHRISTIAN CENTER 1,250 0
SOUTH PALMYRA WATER COMMISSION 838 17
KAHO PUBLIC WATER DISTRICT 785 3
SCOTTVILLE RURAL WATER COMPANY, INC. 695 20
PALMYRA 605 17
SAWYERVILLE 578 1
SHIPMAN 541 1
DORCHESTER 540 0
WILSONVILLE 536 0
WHITE CITY 485 0
MOUNT CLARE 311 0
ROYAL LAKES 235 3
CHESTERFIELD 184 3
MODESTO 182 13
ROCKBRIDGE 180 1
HETTICK 174 18
EAGARVILLE 127 2
PALMYRA-MODESTO WATER COMMISSION 110 16

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Macoupin Energy 6.8K lbs
2 Mennel Milling Co of Illinois 0 lbs
3 Prairie Farms Dairy Inc 0 lbs

Cities in Macoupin (19)

Carlinville
2 facilities · 4 water
Mount Olive
1 facilities · 0 water
Palmyra
0 facilities · 4 water
Modesto
0 facilities · 3 water
Gillespie
0 facilities · 2 water
Mt. Olive
0 facilities · 2 water
Virden
0 facilities · 2 water
Benld
0 facilities · 1 water
Bunker Hill
0 facilities · 1 water
Chesterfield
0 facilities · 1 water
Dorchester
0 facilities · 1 water
Eagarville
0 facilities · 1 water
Girard
0 facilities · 1 water
Hettick
0 facilities · 1 water
Royal Lakes
0 facilities · 1 water
Sawyerville
0 facilities · 1 water
Shipman
0 facilities · 1 water
Staunton
0 facilities · 1 water
Wilsonville
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Macoupin, Illinois?
Macoupin, IL has an environmental risk score of 28/100 (Low Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 28 water systems on record. 20 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Macoupin?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Macoupin, IL in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Macoupin?
Macoupin, IL has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 6.8K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Macoupin?
In 2024, Macoupin, IL recorded a median AQI of 35 and a peak AQI of 105. 93% 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 Macoupin?
Macoupin, IL has 28 EPA-regulated water systems. 20 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 Macoupin?
Environmental compliance in Macoupin, 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.

Related

Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro