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Otero, CO

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 Otero in Colorado · Population: 18,460

SDWIS systems such as LA JUNTA CITY OF; ROCKY FORD CITY OF; BENTS FORT WC anchor Otero, CO'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 Otero in this extract; water coverage still lists LA JUNTA CITY OF; ROCKY FORD CITY OF; BENTS FORT WC. 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 Otero -- 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)
18,460
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
22
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
0 lbs

Water Systems (22)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
LA JUNTA CITY OF 8,320 0
ROCKY FORD CITY OF 4,443 0
BENTS FORT WC 900 0
SWINK TOWN OF 660 2
SOUTH SWINK WATER AUTHORITY 622 269
EUREKA WC 498 89
MANZANOLA TOWN OF 497 98
NEWDALE GRAND VALLEY WC 458 0
HILLTOP WC 285 0
VALLEY WC 270 160
CHERAW TOWN OF 254 92
BEEHIVE WATER ASSOCIATION 154 127
VROMAN WC 125 96
WEST GRAND VALLEY WA 100 45
PATTERSON VALLEY WC 96 90
RIVERSIDE WC 90 58
HOMESTEAD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC 87 0
FAYETTE WC 75 72
EAST END WA 70 69
NORTH HOLBROOK WC 58 46
HOLBROOK CENTER SOFT WA 54 69
SOUTH SIDE WA 44 23

Cities in Otero (5)

Rocky Ford
0 facilities · 8 water
La Junta
0 facilities · 7 water
Manzanola
0 facilities · 4 water
Cheraw
0 facilities · 2 water
Swink
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Otero, Colorado? ▼
Otero, CO has an environmental risk score of 15/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 22 water systems on record. 16 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Otero? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Otero, CO in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Otero? ▼
Otero, CO 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 Otero? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Otero, CO. 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 Otero? ▼
Otero, CO has 22 EPA-regulated water systems. 16 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 Otero? ▼
Environmental compliance in Otero, Colorado is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Colorado 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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