Osage, OK

Moderate Risk (39/100)

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. This is a different measure than the EJ Screening score for this county, which ranks it by percentile against other tracked counties rather than against these fixed caps.

Environmental data for Osage in Oklahoma · Population: 45,963

TRI sites such as Nucera Solutions LLC; Jv Industrial Skiatook; SDWIS systems such as BARTLESVILLE; SKIATOOK PWA; OSAGE CO RWD #15 anchor Osage, OK's EPA extract. Derived burden score 39/100 (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 Osage include BARTLESVILLE; SKIATOOK PWA; OSAGE CO RWD #15, while Nucera Solutions LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 44 / peak 112 in 2024.

Burden score 39/100 (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 Osage -- 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 Osage, OK: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-18.0%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-18.0%

898.3 thousand lb → 736.8 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Osage, OK's total reported releases fell from 898.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 736.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Osage, OK's land releases fell from 2.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Osage, OK's air releases fell from 895.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 734.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
45,963
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
25
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
4.1M 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 223 (77%) 62 5 112
2023 230 (78%) 60 6 147
2022 221 (76%) 64 5 172
2021 278 (85%) 49 0 100
2020 322 (92%) 28 0 90
2024 Good Air Quality: 77% of days
Unhealthy days: 5
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 Oklahoma, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (25)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
BARTLESVILLE 34,748 1
SKIATOOK PWA 8,110 16
OSAGE CO RWD #15 6,647 16
PAWHUSKA 3,800 30
HOMINY 2,584 584
WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #3 2,475 5
MCCORD RWD #3 1,800 0
FAIRFAX 1,555 313
OSAGE CO RWD #21 1,500 6
BARNSDALL 1,243 390
SPERRY 1,200 0
KAY CO RWD #3 1,000 2
OSAGE CO RWD # 5 561 152
WYNONA 450 6
SHIDLER 404 189
PRUE PWA 387 6
AVANT UTILITIES AUTHORITY 361 149
OSAGE CO RWD #20 (HULAH) 350 247
RALSTON 335 8
OSAGE PWA 275 2
FRONTIER SHORES POA WATER DEPT 200 1
GRAYHORSE RWD 100 171
OSAGE PARK ADDN PROP 65 11
MASON TRAILER PARK 50 0
WALNUT PARK ESTATES 42 4

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Nucera Solutions LLC 4.1M lbs
2 Jv Industrial Skiatook 253 lbs

Cities in Osage (12)

Barnsdall
1 facilities · 2 water
Skiatook
1 facilities · 2 water
Osage
0 facilities · 3 water
Fairfax
0 facilities · 2 water
Prue
0 facilities · 2 water
Shidler
0 facilities · 2 water
Avant
0 facilities · 1 water
Hominy
0 facilities · 1 water
Pawhuska
0 facilities · 1 water
Ralston
0 facilities · 1 water
Sperry
0 facilities · 1 water
Wynona
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Osage, Oklahoma?
Osage, OK has an environmental risk score of 39/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 25 water systems on record. 22 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Osage?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Osage, OK in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Osage?
Osage, OK has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 4.1M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Osage?
In 2024, Osage, OK recorded a median AQI of 44 and a peak AQI of 112. 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 Osage?
Osage, OK has 25 EPA-regulated water systems. 22 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 Osage?
Environmental compliance in Osage, Oklahoma is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Oklahoma 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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