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Nome Census Area, AK

Low Risk (15/100)

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 Nome Census Area in Alaska · Population: 9,925

SDWIS systems such as NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM; SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY; UNALAKLEET CITY WATER SUPPLY anchor Nome Census Area, AK's EPA extract. Derived burden score 15/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

No TRI Form R facilities sit in Nome Census Area in this extract; water coverage still lists NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM; SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY; UNALAKLEET CITY WATER SUPPLY. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 15/100 (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 Nome Census Area -- 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)
9,925
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
17
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
0 lbs

Water Systems (17)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM 3,920 2
SAVOONGA WATER SUPPLY 802 2
UNALAKLEET CITY WATER SUPPLY 757 174
GAMBELL WATER SYSTEM 669 19
STEBBINS CITY WATER SUPPLY 590 0
SHISHMAREF WATER SYSTEM 572 34
ST. MICHAEL WATER SYSTEM 495 4
BREVIG MISSION WATER SYSTEM 442 18
ELIM WATER SUPPLY 320 17
MOONLIGHT WATER DELIVERY 300 0
BERING ST SD - TELLER SC/WASH 295 33
KOYUK PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM 277 17
SHAKTOOLIK WATER SYSTEM 270 20
WHITE MOUNTAIN WATER SYSTEM 210 5
WALES WATER SYSTEM 173 68
GOLOVIN COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM 150 27
DIOMEDE JOINT UTILITIES 83 112

Cities in Nome Census Area (16)

Nome
0 facilities · 2 water
Brevig Mission
0 facilities · 1 water
Diomide
0 facilities · 1 water
Elim
0 facilities · 1 water
Gambell
0 facilities · 1 water
Golovin
0 facilities · 1 water
Koyuk
0 facilities · 1 water
Savoonga
0 facilities · 1 water
Shaktoolik
0 facilities · 1 water
Shishmaref
0 facilities · 1 water
St. Michael
0 facilities · 1 water
Stebbins
0 facilities · 1 water
Teller
0 facilities · 1 water
Unalakleet
0 facilities · 1 water
Wales
0 facilities · 1 water
White Mountain
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Nome Census Area, Alaska? ▼
Nome Census Area, AK has an environmental risk score of 15/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 17 water systems on record. 15 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Nome Census Area? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Nome Census Area, AK in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Nome Census Area? ▼
Nome Census Area, AK has 0 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Nome Census Area? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Nome Census Area, AK. This may indicate no EPA monitoring stations are located in the county. For regional air quality data, see the state environmental profile or visit EPA's AirNow.gov.
Is the drinking water safe in Nome Census Area? ▼
Nome Census Area, AK has 17 EPA-regulated water systems. 15 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 Nome Census Area? ▼
Environmental compliance in Nome Census Area, Alaska is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Alaska 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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