Okaloosa, FL

Low Risk (29/100)

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 Okaloosa in Florida · Population: 214,281

TRI sites such as U.S. Dod Usaf Eglin Afb Fl; US Dod, Usaf, Hurlburt Field; Kitchen & Bath Center; SDWIS systems such as OKALOOSA CO.WTR.; SWR.SYSTEM; CRESTVIEW, CITY OF WATER DEPT.; FORT WALTON BEACH, CITY OF anchor Okaloosa, FL's EPA extract. Derived burden score 29/100 (Low 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 Okaloosa include FORT WALTON BEACH, CITY OF; NICEVILLE, CITY OF, while U.S. Dod Usaf Eglin Afb Fl leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 36 / peak 74 in 2024.

Burden score 29/100 (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 Okaloosa -- 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 Okaloosa, FL: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+32.5%

5 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+18.3%

54.6 thousand lb → 64.7 thousand lb, every facility that filed

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

  • Okaloosa, FL's total reported releases rose from 48.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 64.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Okaloosa, FL's land releases rose from 34.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 49.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Okaloosa, FL's chemicals reported fell from 8 in 2022 to 7 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Okaloosa, FL's off-site transfers rose from 13.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 14.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
214,281
TRI Facilities
8
Water Systems
18
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
374.7K 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 341 (93%) 25 0 74
2023 218 (90%) 23 0 84
2022 155 (91%) 15 0 84
2021 359 (98%) 6 0 61
2020 355 (98%) 9 0 74
2024 Good Air Quality: 93% of days
Median AQI: 36

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 Florida, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (18)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
OKALOOSA CO.WTR.; SWR.SYSTEM 80,295 0
CRESTVIEW, CITY OF WATER DEPT. 34,789 0
FORT WALTON BEACH, CITY OF 24,113 1
AUBURN WATER SYSTEM 22,903 0
NICEVILLE, CITY OF 22,243 1
OKALOOSA COUNTY BLUEWATER BAY-RAINTREE 17,592 0
HURLBURT FIELD WATER SYSTEM 10,006 0
OKALOOSA COUNTY MID SYSTEM (CRESTVIEW) 7,593 0
VALPARAISO, CITY OF 5,722 0
EGLIN MAIN 4,169 0
MARY ESTHER, CITY OF 4,013 0
EGLIN WEST/HOUSING 3,500 0
BAKER WATER SYSTEM, INC. 2,930 0
MILLIGAN WATER SYSTEM, INC. 2,450 0
LAUREL HILL, CITY OF 1,802 0
EGLIN 7TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP 1,500 0
ROLLING MEADOWS MHC (JEFFERSON CO) 218 0
EGLIN AUX. 6 RANGER CAMP 134 0

TRI Facilities (8)

# Facility Total Releases
1 U.S. Dod Usaf Eglin Afb Fl 315.9K lbs
2 US Dod, Usaf, Hurlburt Field 36.1K lbs
3 Kitchen & Bath Center 22.6K lbs
4 Crane Electronics Inc 3 lbs
5 Mmc Materials Gulf Coast LLC - Crestview 0 lbs
6 Preferred-Ft Walton Rm 0 lbs
7 Bae Systems - Fwb 0 lbs
8 Ready Mix USA Llc-Fort Walton Plant 0 lbs

Cities in Okaloosa (10)

Fort Walton Beach
5 facilities · 2 water
Eglin Afb
1 facilities · 4 water
Crestview
1 facilities · 2 water
Hurlburt Field
1 facilities · 1 water
Baker
0 facilities · 2 water
Ft. Walton Beach
0 facilities · 2 water
Laurel Hill
0 facilities · 1 water
Mary Esther
0 facilities · 1 water
Niceville
0 facilities · 1 water
Valparaiso
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Okaloosa, Florida?
Okaloosa, FL has an environmental risk score of 29/100 (Low Risk), based on 8 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 18 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Okaloosa?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Okaloosa, FL in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Okaloosa?
Okaloosa, FL has 8 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 374.7K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Okaloosa?
In 2024, Okaloosa, FL recorded a median AQI of 36 and a peak AQI of 74. 93% 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 Okaloosa?
Okaloosa, FL has 18 EPA-regulated water systems. 2 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 Okaloosa?
Environmental compliance in Okaloosa, Florida is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Florida 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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