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Madison, NE

Moderate Risk (50/100)

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 Madison in Nebraska · Population: 35,535

TRI sites such as Nucor Corp-Vulcraft/nucor Cold Finish Div; Contitech USA LLC; Cie Norfolk Gns LLC; SDWIS systems such as NORFOLK, CITY OF; MADISON, CITY OF; STANTON CO SID 1 - WOODLAND PARK; NPL sites such as Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co; Sherwood Medical Co. anchor Madison, NE's EPA extract. Derived burden score 50/100 (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 Madison include MADISON, CITY OF; NEWMAN GROVE, CITY OF; MEADOW GROVE, VILLAGE OF, while Nucor Corp-Vulcraft/nucor Cold Finish Div leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 50/100 (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 Madison -- 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 Madison, NE: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+3.8%

8 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+17.0%

178.5 thousand lb → 208.9 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 0 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Madison, NE's total reported releases rose from 178.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 185.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Madison, NE's water releases rose from 1 lb in 2022 to 173 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Madison, NE's land releases fell from 44 lb in 2022 to 0 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Madison, NE's off-site transfers rose from 65.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 71.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
35,535
TRI Facilities
9
Water Systems
9
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
863.7K lbs

Water Systems (9)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
NORFOLK, CITY OF 26,147 0
MADISON, CITY OF 2,135 1
STANTON CO SID 1 - WOODLAND PARK 1,841 0
BATTLE CREEK, CITY OF 1,194 0
NEWMAN GROVE, CITY OF 721 1
KPR US LLC 350 0
WAU COL RWS - WEST SIDE 325 0
MEADOW GROVE, VILLAGE OF 301 2
COUNTRY VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK 255 0

TRI Facilities (9)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Nucor Corp-Vulcraft/nucor Cold Finish Div 257.9K lbs
2 Contitech USA LLC 179.4K lbs
3 Cie Norfolk Gns LLC 174.1K lbs
4 Actus Nutrition-Norfolk 114.7K lbs
5 Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. Madison Nebraska 89.6K lbs
6 Hiland Ice Cream Co 27.6K lbs
7 Weiland Inc 19.5K lbs
8 Chs Nutrition Norfolk 1.0K lbs
9 Gerhold Concrete Co Norfolk Plant 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co NPL Site 40.80
Sherwood Medical Co. NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Madison (5)

Norfolk
10 facilities · 5 water
Madison
1 facilities · 1 water
Battle Creek
0 facilities · 1 water
Meadow Grove
0 facilities · 1 water
Newman Grove
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Madison, Nebraska? ▼
Madison, NE has an environmental risk score of 50/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 9 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 9 water systems on record. 3 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Madison? ▼
Yes, Madison, NE 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 Madison? ▼
Madison, NE has 9 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 863.7K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Madison? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Madison, NE. 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 Madison? ▼
Madison, NE has 9 EPA-regulated water systems. 3 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 Madison? ▼
Environmental compliance in Madison, Nebraska is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Nebraska 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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