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Oglala Lakota, SD

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 Oglala Lakota in South Dakota · Population: 13,587

SDWIS systems such as PINE RIDGE WATER SYSTEM; KYLE WATER SYSTEM; OGLALA RWS PIPELINE anchor Oglala Lakota, SD'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 Oglala Lakota in this extract; water coverage still lists PINE RIDGE WATER SYSTEM; KYLE WATER SYSTEM; OGLALA RWS PIPELINE. 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 Oglala Lakota -- 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)
13,587
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
22
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
0 lbs

Water Systems (22)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
PINE RIDGE WATER SYSTEM 7,482 3
KYLE WATER SYSTEM 6,526 2
OGLALA RWS PIPELINE 3,562 1
WANBLEE EAST 2,179 5
WHITE HORSE CREEK WATER SYSTEM 1,690 0
WOLF CREEK SCHOOL 1,450 0
LAKOTA TECH HIGH SCHOOL 1,250 0
WANBLEE WATER SYSTEM 773 0
RED CLOUD SCHOOL 501 1
ALLEN WATER SYSTEM 420 0
SUNRISE WATER SYSTEM 380 0
PINE RIDGE HOSPITAL 316 2
WOUNDED KNEE DISTRICT SCHOOL 280 3
WOUNDED KNEE WATER SYSTEM 255 3
EAGLE NEST HOMES 195 0
BUFFALO GAP 126 13
RED ROCKS WATER SYSTEM 125 0
WAKPAMNI WATER SYSTEM 104 3
POTATO CREEK WATER SYSTEM 95 0
NORTH MARTIN WATER SYSTEM 78 15
NORTH ALLEN WATER SYSTEM 65 3
WOLF CREEK WATER SYSTEM 65 1

Cities in Oglala Lakota (4)

Pine Ridge
0 facilities · 18 water
Batesland
0 facilities · 2 water
Buffalo Gap
0 facilities · 1 water
Manderson
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Oglala Lakota, South Dakota? ▼
Oglala Lakota, SD has an environmental risk score of 15/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 22 water systems on record. 13 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Oglala Lakota? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Oglala Lakota, SD in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Oglala Lakota? ▼
Oglala Lakota, SD 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 Oglala Lakota? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Oglala Lakota, SD. 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 Oglala Lakota? ▼
Oglala Lakota, SD has 22 EPA-regulated water systems. 13 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 Oglala Lakota? ▼
Environmental compliance in Oglala Lakota, South Dakota is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the South Dakota 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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