Manitowoc, WI

High Risk (69/100)

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 Manitowoc in Wisconsin · Population: 81,314

TRI sites such as Manitowoc Public Utilities; Jagemann Plating Co; Tenneco; SDWIS systems such as MANITOWOC WATERWORKS; TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS; KIEL WATERWORKS; NPL sites such as Lemberger Landfill, Inc.; Lemberger Transport & Recycling anchor Manitowoc, WI's EPA extract. Derived burden score 69/100 (High 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 Manitowoc include TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS; KIEL WATERWORKS; CLEVELAND WATERWORKS, while Manitowoc Public Utilities leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 39 / peak 129 in 2024.

Burden score 69/100 (High 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 Manitowoc -- 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 Manitowoc, WI: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-38.1%

19 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-35.9%

849.8 thousand lb → 544.5 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 3 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Manitowoc, WI's total reported releases fell from 839.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 519.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Manitowoc, WI's land releases rose from 31 lb in 2022 to 60 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Manitowoc, WI's off-site transfers fell from 819.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 502.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Manitowoc, WI's chemicals reported fell from 26 in 2022 to 22 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
81,314
TRI Facilities
26
Water Systems
14
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
4.0M 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 172 (84%) 26 6 129
2023 162 (79%) 40 2 177
2022 167 (84%) 25 4 182
2021 174 (84%) 30 3 119
2020 169 (88%) 19 4 136
2024 Good Air Quality: 84% of days
Unhealthy days: 6
Median AQI: 39

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 Wisconsin, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (14)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
MANITOWOC WATERWORKS 34,500 0
TWO RIVERS WATERWORKS 11,270 3
KIEL WATERWORKS 3,932 3
CLEVELAND WATERWORKS 1,524 1
MISHICOT WATERWORKS 1,432 0
REEDSVILLE WATERWORKS 1,200 4
VALDERS WATERWORKS 954 0
WHITELAW WATERWORKS 757 1
ST NAZIANZ WATERWORKS 705 0
MARIBEL WATERWORKS 355 0
KELLNERSVILLE WATERWORKS 301 6
HOLY FAMILY CONVENT 195 0
QUIET COUNTRY COMMUNITY ASSN 90 0
CHIARA CONVENT 40 0

TRI Facilities (26)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Manitowoc Public Utilities 3.0M lbs
2 Jagemann Plating Co 510.2K lbs
3 Tenneco 225.7K lbs
4 Broadwind Towers & Heavy Fabrications 122.5K lbs
5 Red Arrow Products Co LLC 85.6K lbs
6 Wells Cos (formerly Spancrete Industries Inc.) 52.6K lbs
7 Eck Industries 24.6K lbs
8 Pentair - Manitowoc Ice 17.0K lbs
9 Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Co Inc 7.6K lbs
10 Cnh Industrial America LLC (formerly Miller St Nazianz) 4.5K lbs
11 Skana Aluminum Co 1.6K lbs
12 Spartech LLC 1.4K lbs
13 Nextera Energy Point Beach LLC 1.3K lbs
14 Manitowoc Tool & Manufacturing LLC 526 lbs
15 Parker Hannifin Corp - Hpd 459 lbs
16 Jagemann Stamping Co 358 lbs
17 Gkn Sinter Metals 292 lbs
18 Kdc/one - Northern Labs 289 lbs
19 Rockwell Lime Co 238 lbs
20 Parker Hannifin Corp Parflex Div 114 lbs
21 Household Utilities Inc 100 lbs
22 Tramontina US Cookware 48 lbs
23 Stoelting a Vollrath Co 44 lbs
24 Manitowoc Tool & Machining LLC 31 lbs
25 Manitowoc Grey Iron Foundry Inc 0 lbs
26 Evm Inc 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Lemberger Landfill, Inc. NPL Site 34.07
Lemberger Transport & Recycling NPL Site 34.58

Cities in Manitowoc (13)

Manitowoc
20 facilities · 3 water
Kiel
4 facilities · 1 water
Two Rivers
2 facilities · 2 water
Valders
1 facilities · 1 water
Saint Nazianz
1 facilities · 0 water
Cleveland
0 facilities · 1 water
Kellnersville
0 facilities · 1 water
Maribel
0 facilities · 1 water
Mishicot
0 facilities · 1 water
Reedsville
0 facilities · 1 water
St Nazianz
0 facilities · 1 water
Whitelaw
0 facilities · 1 water
Franklin Township
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Manitowoc, Wisconsin?
Manitowoc, WI has an environmental risk score of 69/100 (High Risk), based on 26 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 14 water systems on record. 6 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Manitowoc?
Yes, Manitowoc, WI 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 Manitowoc?
Manitowoc, WI has 26 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 4.0M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Manitowoc?
In 2024, Manitowoc, WI recorded a median AQI of 39 and a peak AQI of 129. 84% 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 Manitowoc?
Manitowoc, WI has 14 EPA-regulated water systems. 6 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 Manitowoc?
Environmental compliance in Manitowoc, Wisconsin is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Wisconsin 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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