Missoula, MT

Moderate Risk (47/100)

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 Missoula in Montana · Population: 119,639

TRI sites such as Roseburg Forest Products Co. - Missoula Particleboard; Hexion Inc.; Phillips 66 Missoula Products Terminal; SDWIS systems such as MISSOULA WATER; LOLO WATER AND SEWER DIST; SEELEY LAKE WATER DISTRICT; NPL sites such as Milltown Reservoir Sediments; Smurfit-Stone Mill anchor Missoula, MT's EPA extract. Derived burden score 47/100 (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 Missoula include WESTVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK; GOODAN KEIL CO WATER DIST; BAIR CLARK PROPERTIES, LLC, while Roseburg Forest Products Co. - Missoula Particleboard leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 43 / peak 153 in 2024.

Burden score 47/100 (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 Missoula -- 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 Missoula, MT: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-4.8%

4 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-4.8%

107.8 thousand lb → 102.6 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Missoula, MT's total reported releases fell from 107.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 102.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Missoula, MT's land releases fell from 134 lb in 2022 to 112 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Missoula, MT's air releases fell from 107.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 102.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
119,639
TRI Facilities
4
Water Systems
66
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
599.0K 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 237 (65%) 125 3 153
2023 156 (43%) 200 8 134
2022 149 (41%) 201 11 190
2021 122 (33%) 213 24 162
2020 155 (42%) 192 13 185
2024 Good Air Quality: 65% of days
Unhealthy days: 4
Median AQI: 43

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 Montana, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (66)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
MISSOULA WATER 68,200 0
LOLO WATER AND SEWER DIST 3,315 0
SEELEY LAKE WATER DISTRICT 1,575 0
EL MAR ESTATES MSLA CO WATER 1,350 0
WESTVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK 947 1
PHANTOM HILLS WATER SYSTEM 810 0
TRAVOIS VILLAGE MOBILE PARK 702 0
GREENFIELD MOBILE HOME PARK 620 0
WYE AREA WATER SYSTEM 512 0
GRANT CREEK WATER USERS ASSOCIATION INC 380 0
KATOONAH LODGES 258 0
SORREL SPRINGS HOA 250 0
HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS TRAILER PARK LLC 220 0
CIRCLE H WATER INC 215 0
WAGON WHEEL TRAILER VILLAGE 210 0
GOODAN KEIL CO WATER DIST 207 2
MISSION MEADOWS RV CAMPSITE PARK, INC 200 0
BAIR CLARK PROPERTIES, LLC 180 1
ELK MEADOWS RANCHETTES 175 2
MOBILE CITY TRAILER COURT 175 0
HAWTHORN SPRINGS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC 165 0
SPRING MEADOWS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 162 1
OLD HELLGATE VILLAGE MSLA 140 0
MAGNOLIA ESTATES 140 0
TWO RIVERS MOBILE HM PK LOLO 138 0
SUNNY MEADOWS WATER AND SEWER DIST 135 1
BITTERROOT GATEWAY MB PK LOLO 130 0
FOREST INN LOUNGE AND APARTMENTS 130 0
BITTERROOT MEADOWS HOA LOLO 120 0
MEADOW BROOK PARK 120 0
VALLEY WEST TRAILER COURT 115 0
RIVERWALK AND DINOS ESTATES 115 0
LEWIS AND CLARK TRAILER COURT 110 0
TRESTLE CREEK I AND II 110 0
BEE HIVE HOMES MSLA 106 19
SUNSET WEST RSID 105 0
HARVEYS MOBILE HOME PARK 98 0
TAMARACK COURT 75 11
TURAH MEADOWS 73 0
KING RANCH SUBDIVISION 70 1
HIDDEN HEIGHTS HOA 65 0
BONNIE'S PLACE, INC 60 0
CIRCLE J TRAILER COURT 59 0
SUNSET PINES 55 0
NEW CASTLE COURT 55 0
GREENWOOD TRAILER COURT 53 2
HAMILTON MOBILE VILLAGE 53 0
FRENCHTOWN VALLEY VIEW TR CT 50 0
AMITY SQUARE WATER SYSTEM 50 0
GROVE THE 50 0
GRINELL ESTATES HOA 48 0
COUGAR MEADOWS 45 0
MILLTOWN COMMUNITY PWS SYSTEM 43 0
MOUNTAIN VIEW TRAILER COURT 42 0
OLD MILL PENINSULA HOA 40 0
COUNTRYSIDE COURT MISSOULA 37 0
BRANCO COURT 37 0
RENAE COURT SUBDIVISION 36 0
CATLIN STREET MOBILE COURT 35 0
NORTH DAVIS DUPLEXES 421 33 0
PETERS - PRISKE APARTMENTS MISSOULA 33 0
CANYON PINES HOA 32 0
VALLEY GROVE WATER USERS ASSOCIATION 30 0
WHITEWATER PARK ASSOC BONNER 25 0
EAST VIEW ACRES WATER SYSTEM 25 3
WOODY MOUNTAIN RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY 25 0

TRI Facilities (4)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Roseburg Forest Products Co. - Missoula Particleboard 489.3K lbs
2 Hexion Inc. 89.5K lbs
3 Phillips 66 Missoula Products Terminal 19.6K lbs
4 Jtl Group Missoula (dba Knife River-Missoula) 618 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Milltown Reservoir Sediments NPL Site 43.78
Smurfit-Stone Mill Proposed NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Missoula (9)

Missoula
4 facilities · 75 water
Lolo
0 facilities · 5 water
Frenchtown
0 facilities · 3 water
Bonner
0 facilities · 1 water
Huson
0 facilities · 1 water
Potomac
0 facilities · 1 water
Seeley Lake
0 facilities · 1 water
St Regis
0 facilities · 1 water
Milltown
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Missoula, Montana?
Missoula, MT has an environmental risk score of 47/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 4 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 66 water systems on record. 11 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Missoula?
Yes, Missoula, MT 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 Missoula?
Missoula, MT has 4 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 599.0K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Missoula?
In 2024, Missoula, MT recorded a median AQI of 43 and a peak AQI of 153. 65% 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 Missoula?
Missoula, MT has 66 EPA-regulated water systems. 11 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 Missoula?
Environmental compliance in Missoula, Montana is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Montana 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro