Monroe, WI

Moderate Risk (51/100)

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 Wisconsin · Population: 46,169

TRI sites such as U.S. Army Fort McCoy Range Facility; Necal LLC; Foremost Farms USA; SDWIS systems such as CASHTON WATERWORKS; WARRENS WATERWORKS; WILTON WATERWORKS; NPL sites such as Northern Engraving Co.; Tomah Armory; Tomah Fairgrounds anchor Monroe, WI's EPA extract. Derived burden score 51/100 (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 Monroe include WILTON WATERWORKS; KENDALL WATERWORKS; PEARCES MOBILE HOME ESTATES, while U.S. Army Fort McCoy Range Facility leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 23 / peak 90 in 2024.

Burden score 51/100 (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 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.

Release-over-release change

What changed for Monroe, WI: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-43.2%

9 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-43.2%

85.6 thousand lb → 48.6 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Monroe, WI's total reported releases fell from 85.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 48.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Monroe, WI's air releases fell from 13.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Monroe, WI's land releases fell from 71.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 46.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Monroe, WI's chemicals reported fell from 14 in 2022 to 13 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
46,169
TRI Facilities
9
Water Systems
5
Superfund Sites
4
Total Releases
352.8K lbs

Air Quality History (2021–2024)

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 258 (90%) 30 0 90
2023 252 (69%) 108 3 173
2022 295 (81%) 68 1 132
2021 216 (82%) 49 0 94
2024 Good Air Quality: 90% of days
Median AQI: 23

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 (5)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CASHTON WATERWORKS 1,120 0
WARRENS WATERWORKS 540 0
WILTON WATERWORKS 490 4
KENDALL WATERWORKS 458 6
PEARCES MOBILE HOME ESTATES 37 7

TRI Facilities (9)

# Facility Total Releases
1 U.S. Army Fort McCoy Range Facility 310.7K lbs
2 Necal LLC 25.1K lbs
3 Foremost Farms USA 15.3K lbs
4 Hartland Lubricants & Chemicals-Sparta 1.6K lbs
5 Transcontinental US LLC 63 lbs
6 Northern Engraving Corp 10 lbs
7 Mars Petcare US Inc. 0 lbs
8 Toro Co 0 lbs
9 Cardinal Glass 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (4)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Northern Engraving Co. Deleted NPL Site 38.75
Tomah Armory Deleted NPL Site 30.63
Tomah Fairgrounds Deleted NPL Site 32.87
Tomah Municipal Sanitary Landfill NPL Site 45.91

Cities in Monroe (7)

Sparta
4 facilities · 1 water
Tomah
4 facilities · 0 water
Fort Mccoy
1 facilities · 0 water
Cashton
0 facilities · 1 water
Kendall
0 facilities · 1 water
Warrens
0 facilities · 1 water
Wilton
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Monroe, Wisconsin?
Monroe, WI has an environmental risk score of 51/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 9 TRI facilities, 4 Superfund sites, and 5 water systems on record. 3 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Monroe?
Yes, Monroe, WI has 4 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 Monroe?
Monroe, WI has 9 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 352.8K 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, WI recorded a median AQI of 23 and a peak AQI of 90. 90% 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, WI has 5 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 Monroe?
Environmental compliance in Monroe, 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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