Montgomery, IA

Low Risk (22/100)

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 Montgomery in Iowa · Population: 10,254

TRI sites such as Parker Hannifin Corp. Inc.; Clarios LLC; Nachurs Alpine Solutions; SDWIS systems such as RED OAK WATER SUPPLY; VILLISCA MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT; EMERSON WATER DEPARTMENT; NPL sites such as Red Oak City Landfill anchor Montgomery, IA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 22/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Parker Hannifin Corp. Inc.; Clarios LLC; Nachurs Alpine Solutions are among the largest Form R filers reporting in Montgomery; no SDWIS system here carries an active health-based flag. AQS median AQI 42 / peak 80 in 2024.

Burden score 22/100 (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 Montgomery -- 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 Montgomery, IA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+20.4%

5 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+20.4%

14.5 thousand lb → 17.4 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Montgomery, IA's total reported releases rose from 14.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 17.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Montgomery, IA's land releases rose from 19 lb in 2022 to 57 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Montgomery, IA's air releases rose from 132 lb in 2022 to 168 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Montgomery, IA's off-site transfers rose from 14.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 17.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
10,254
TRI Facilities
5
Water Systems
4
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
55.3K 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 272 (77%) 82 0 80
2023 226 (62%) 131 7 147
2022 305 (84%) 58 0 79
2021 250 (71%) 100 1 112
2020 277 (76%) 89 0 79
2024 Good Air Quality: 77% of days
Median AQI: 42

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 Iowa, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (4)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
RED OAK WATER SUPPLY 5,596 0
VILLISCA MUNICIPAL WATER DEPT 1,132 0
EMERSON WATER DEPARTMENT 412 0
ELLIOTT WATER SUPPLY 345 0

TRI Facilities (5)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Parker Hannifin Corp. Inc. 54.2K lbs
2 Clarios LLC 649 lbs
3 Nachurs Alpine Solutions 237 lbs
4 Central Iowa Ready Mix Red Oak 219 lbs
5 Novae Llc.-Red Oak 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Red Oak City Landfill Deleted NPL Site 34.13

Cities in Montgomery (4)

Red Oak
5 facilities · 1 water
Elliott
0 facilities · 1 water
Emerson
0 facilities · 1 water
Villisca
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Montgomery, Iowa?
Montgomery, IA has an environmental risk score of 22/100 (Low Risk), based on 5 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 4 water systems on record. No water systems have current health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Montgomery?
Yes, Montgomery, IA has 1 Superfund site 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 Montgomery?
Montgomery, IA has 5 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 55.3K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Montgomery?
In 2024, Montgomery, IA recorded a median AQI of 42 and a peak AQI of 80. 77% 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 Montgomery?
Montgomery, IA has 4 EPA-regulated water systems. No health-based violations are currently on record. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Montgomery?
Environmental compliance in Montgomery, Iowa is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Iowa 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