Monroe, MO

Low Risk (10/100)

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 Monroe in Missouri · Population: 8,672

TRI sites such as Lakeside Casting Solutions; SDWIS systems such as PARIS PWS; MADISON PWS; HUNNEWELL PWS anchor Monroe, MO's EPA extract. Derived burden score 10/100 (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 Monroe include HUNNEWELL PWS, while Lakeside Casting Solutions leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 36 / peak 84 in 2024.

Burden score 10/100 (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 Monroe -- 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)
8,672
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
4
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
106 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 350 (97%) 9 0 84
2023 317 (87%) 44 3 119
2022 364 (100%) 1 0 52
2021 359 (98%) 6 0 71
2020 360 (98%) 6 0 84
2024 Good Air Quality: 97% of days
Median AQI: 36

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 Missouri, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (4)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
PARIS PWS 1,161 0
MADISON PWS 554 0
HUNNEWELL PWS 184 19
CLARENCE CANNON WHOLESALE WTR COMM 25 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Lakeside Casting Solutions 106 lbs

Cities in Monroe (4)

Hunnewell
0 facilities · 1 water
Madison
0 facilities · 1 water
Paris
0 facilities · 1 water
Stoutsville
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Monroe, Missouri?
Monroe, MO has an environmental risk score of 10/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 4 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Monroe?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Monroe, MO in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Monroe?
Monroe, MO has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 106 lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Monroe?
In 2024, Monroe, MO recorded a median AQI of 36 and a peak AQI of 84. 97% 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 Monroe?
Monroe, MO has 4 EPA-regulated water systems. 1 system has 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 Monroe?
Environmental compliance in Monroe, Missouri is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Missouri 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