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Neosho, KS

Moderate Risk (37/100)

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 Neosho in Kansas · Population: 15,715

TRI sites such as Ash Grove Cement Co; Hi-Lo Industries Inc; Hbd/thermoid Inc; SDWIS systems such as CHANUTE, CITY OF; NEOSHO CO RWD 2; ERIE, CITY OF anchor Neosho, KS's EPA extract. Derived burden score 37/100 (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 Neosho include NEOSHO CO RWD 2; ERIE, CITY OF; WILSON CO RWD 10, while Ash Grove Cement Co leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 44 / peak 168 in 2024.

Burden score 37/100 (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 Neosho -- 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 Neosho, KS: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+5.9%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+5.9%

203.4 thousand lb → 215.4 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Neosho, KS's total reported releases rose from 203.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 215.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Neosho, KS's land releases rose from 719 lb in 2022 to 10.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Neosho, KS's chemicals reported fell from 38 in 2022 to 37 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Neosho, KS's air releases rose from 202.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 205.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
15,715
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
16
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
1.0M 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 247 (67%) 116 2 168
2023 147 (40%) 215 1 161
2022 201 (56%) 159 0 94
2021 171 (47%) 189 2 145
2020 235 (64%) 129 2 106
2024 Good Air Quality: 67% of days
Unhealthy days: 3
Median AQI: 44

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 Kansas, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (16)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CHANUTE, CITY OF 8,642 0
NEOSHO CO RWD 2 1,210 11
ERIE, CITY OF 1,037 2
WILSON CO RWD 10 808 1
NEOSHO CO RWD 1C 670 8
NEOSHO CO RWD 7 625 1
ST PAUL, CITY OF 597 3
NEOSHO CO RWD 12 437 0
THAYER, CITY OF 433 2
NEOSHO CO RWD 8 323 3
NEOSHO CO RWD 6 314 0
NEOSHO CO RWD 9 200 1
GALESBURG, CITY OF 147 6
NEOSHO CO RWD 3 128 0
ALLEN CO RWD 13 100 0
COAL HOLLOW WATER COMPANY 55 0

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Ash Grove Cement Co 929.5K lbs
2 Hi-Lo Industries Inc 98.0K lbs
3 Hbd/thermoid Inc 16.3K lbs

Cities in Neosho (6)

Chanute
3 facilities · 7 water
Erie
0 facilities · 3 water
St Paul
0 facilities · 2 water
Thayer
0 facilities · 2 water
Galesburg
0 facilities · 1 water
Stark
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Neosho, Kansas? ▼
Neosho, KS has an environmental risk score of 37/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 16 water systems on record. 10 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Neosho? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Neosho, KS in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Neosho? ▼
Neosho, KS has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.0M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Neosho? ▼
In 2024, Neosho, KS recorded a median AQI of 44 and a peak AQI of 168. 67% 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 Neosho? ▼
Neosho, KS has 16 EPA-regulated water systems. 10 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 Neosho? ▼
Environmental compliance in Neosho, Kansas is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Kansas 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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