Natrona, WY

Moderate Risk (49/100)

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 Natrona in Wyoming · Population: 79,735

TRI sites such as Hf Sinclair Casper Refining LLC; Championx-Evansville Plant 108; Dura-Line; SDWIS systems such as CASPER, CITY OF; MILLS, CITY OF; BAR NUNN, TOWN OF; NPL sites such as Mystery Bridge Rd/U.S. Highway 20 anchor Natrona, WY's EPA extract. Derived burden score 49/100 (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 Natrona include MILLS, CITY OF; NATRONA COUNTY INT'L AIRPORT; POISON SPIDER I&S DISTRICT, while Hf Sinclair Casper Refining LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 43 / peak 136 in 2024.

Burden score 49/100 (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 Natrona -- 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 Natrona, WY: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+2.8%

9 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+11.1%

45.2 thousand lb → 50.2 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 0 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Natrona, WY's total reported releases rose from 45.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 46.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Natrona, WY's off-site transfers fell from 3.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 90 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Natrona, WY's air releases rose from 41.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 46.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Natrona, WY's chemicals reported fell from 36 in 2022 to 34 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
79,735
TRI Facilities
12
Water Systems
22
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
258.4K 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 282 (77%) 78 6 136
2023 344 (94%) 20 1 102
2022 317 (87%) 48 0 97
2021 282 (77%) 77 6 125
2020 316 (86%) 46 4 124
2024 Good Air Quality: 77% of days
Unhealthy days: 6
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 Wyoming, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (22)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CASPER, CITY OF 59,000 0
MILLS, CITY OF 4,050 9
BAR NUNN, TOWN OF 4,000 0
EVANSVILLE, TOWN OF 2,873 0
VISTA WEST WATER COMPANY 1,600 0
PIONEER WATER & SEWER DISTRICT 1,500 0
NATRONA COUNTY INT'L AIRPORT 423 2
RIVERSIDE MOBILE HOME COURT 330 0
MIDWEST, TOWN OF 325 0
AIR BASE ACRES I&S DISTRICT 236 0
POISON SPIDER I&S DISTRICT 200 1
EDGERTON, TOWN OF 195 0
LEX MOBILE HOME PARK 172 0
SANDY LAKE ESTATES I&S DISTRICT 150 0
PLEASANT VIEW WATER COMPANY 130 0
COUNTRYSIDE COURT 125 2
SOUTH RIVERSIDE ACRES WTR IMPR DIST 125 0
THIRTY-THREE MILE ROAD I&S DISTRICT 100 0
LAKEVIEW I&S DISTRICT 62 0
MILE-HI I&S DISTRICT 48 1
BROKEN WRENCH LLC 30 9
CENTRAL WY REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM JPB 25 0

TRI Facilities (12)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Hf Sinclair Casper Refining LLC 110.8K lbs
2 Championx-Evansville Plant 108 62.5K lbs
3 Dura-Line 40.2K lbs
4 Custom Fiberglass Inc 32.2K lbs
5 Excal Inc. 7.6K lbs
6 Tallgrass Midstream LLC - Casper Gas Plant & Compressor Stat 3.7K lbs
7 Joy Global Evansville Wy 765 lbs
8 Truenorth Steel-Casper 480 lbs
9 Knife River Casper 112 lbs
10 Knife River Materials Yard 58 lbs
11 Halliburton Casper Field Camp 0 lbs
12 Halliburton Casper Baroid 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Mystery Bridge Rd/U.S. Highway 20 Deleted NPL Site 32.10

Cities in Natrona (6)

Casper
6 facilities · 13 water
Evansville
5 facilities · 2 water
Mills
1 facilities · 4 water
Bar Nunn
0 facilities · 1 water
Edgerton
0 facilities · 1 water
Midwest
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Natrona, Wyoming?
Natrona, WY has an environmental risk score of 49/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 12 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 22 water systems on record. 6 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Natrona?
Yes, Natrona, WY 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 Natrona?
Natrona, WY has 12 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 258.4K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Natrona?
In 2024, Natrona, WY recorded a median AQI of 43 and a peak AQI of 136. 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 Natrona?
Natrona, WY has 22 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 Natrona?
Environmental compliance in Natrona, Wyoming is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Wyoming 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