Outagamie, WI

High Risk (66/100)

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 Outagamie in Wisconsin · Population: 191,537

TRI sites such as Ahlstrom Na Specialty Solutions LLC; Luvata Appleton LLC; Saputo Cheese USA Inc; SDWIS systems such as APPLETON WATERWORKS; GRAND CHUTE TN SAN DIST 1; GREENVILLE UTILITIES VIL OF; NPL sites such as N.W. Mauthe Co., Inc. anchor Outagamie, WI's EPA extract. Derived burden score 66/100 (High 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 Outagamie include GREENVILLE UTILITIES VIL OF; KIMBERLY WATERWORKS; COMBINED LOCKS WATERWORKS, while Ahlstrom Na Specialty Solutions LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 37 / peak 99 in 2024.

Burden score 66/100 (High 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 Outagamie -- 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 Outagamie, WI: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-5.1%

27 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-2.2%

977.7 thousand lb → 956.0 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 4 facilities filed for the first time and 1 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Outagamie, WI's total reported releases fell from 977.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 927.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Outagamie, WI's land releases fell from 48.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 36.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Outagamie, WI's air releases fell from 599.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 545.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Outagamie, WI's water releases rose from 65.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 69.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
191,537
TRI Facilities
34
Water Systems
15
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
5.7M 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 291 (80%) 75 0 99
2023 195 (54%) 152 8 186
2022 241 (66%) 123 1 122
2021 226 (62%) 134 3 139
2020 254 (69%) 110 2 126
2024 Good Air Quality: 80% of days
Median AQI: 37

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 Wisconsin, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (15)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
APPLETON WATERWORKS 74,511 0
GRAND CHUTE TN SAN DIST 1 21,583 0
GREENVILLE UTILITIES VIL OF 11,340 1
KIMBERLY WATERWORKS 7,608 1
COMBINED LOCKS WATERWORKS 3,609 3
SEYMOUR WATERWORKS 3,601 0
FREEDOM SANITARY DISTRICT 3,260 0
HORTONVILLE WATER UTILITY 3,028 1
BLACK CREEK WATERWORKS 1,336 0
SHIOCTON UTILITIES 921 0
HOLLAND TN SANITARY DIST 495 1
NICHOLS WATERWORKS 275 0
GREENVILLE UTILITIES VIL OF/CRESTVIEW SUBDIVISION 120 0
RUEDEN RIDGE SUBDIVISION 100 0
NORTH LAKE VILLAGE 44 0

TRI Facilities (34)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Ahlstrom Na Specialty Solutions LLC 3.5M lbs
2 Luvata Appleton LLC 596.4K lbs
3 Saputo Cheese USA Inc 331.1K lbs
4 Foremost Farms USA 275.0K lbs
5 Appvion LLC 217.8K lbs
6 Luvata Appleton LLC 173.0K lbs
7 Hillshire Brands Co New London Plant 155.5K lbs
8 McKinley Paper & Packaging Co 113.8K lbs
9 Belgioioso Cheese - Freedom Plant 100.3K lbs
10 Profile Finishing Systems LLC 94.9K lbs
11 Neenah Paper Inc - Appleton Mill 68.0K lbs
12 Pierce Manufacturing Inc 48.7K lbs
13 Luvata Appleton LLC 17.2K lbs
14 Miller Electric (central) 8.8K lbs
15 Wisconsin Industrial Coatings Inc. 6.3K lbs
16 Steel King Industries Inc 3.8K lbs
17 Amcor Wiisconsin LLC - New London 918 lbs
18 Miller Electric - Psd South 274 lbs
19 Roloff Manufacturing Corp 99 lbs
20 Team Industries Inc 88 lbs
21 Miller Electric Greenville 31 lbs
22 Plexus Corp-Appleton Operations 17 lbs
23 Ati Forged Products 4 lbs
24 Agropur Inc. 1 lbs
25 Voith US Inc. 0 lbs
26 US Lubricants Blending Plant 0 lbs
27 Purina Animal Nutrition LLC - Little Chute 0 lbs
28 Inx International Ink Co 0 lbs
29 Labarge Acquistion Co 0 lbs
30 Basf Corp 0 lbs
31 Water-Right Inc 0 lbs
32 Amcor Wisconsin 0 lbs
33 Hubbard Feeds Inc. 0 lbs
34 Agropur Site 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
N.W. Mauthe Co., Inc. NPL Site 0.00

Cities in Outagamie (14)

Appleton
21 facilities · 3 water
Kaukauna
6 facilities · 2 water
New London
3 facilities · 3 water
Kimberly
3 facilities · 1 water
Black Creek
1 facilities · 1 water
Combined Locks
1 facilities · 1 water
Little Chute
1 facilities · 0 water
Greenville
0 facilities · 2 water
Freedom
0 facilities · 1 water
Grand Chute
0 facilities · 1 water
Hortonville
0 facilities · 1 water
Nichols
0 facilities · 1 water
Seymour
0 facilities · 1 water
Shiocton
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Outagamie, Wisconsin?
Outagamie, WI has an environmental risk score of 66/100 (High Risk), based on 34 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 15 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Outagamie?
Yes, Outagamie, WI has 1 Superfund site on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations that require long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
How many toxic release facilities are in Outagamie?
Outagamie, WI has 34 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 5.7M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Outagamie?
In 2024, Outagamie, WI recorded a median AQI of 37 and a peak AQI of 99. 80% 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 Outagamie?
Outagamie, WI has 15 EPA-regulated water systems. 5 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 Outagamie?
Environmental compliance in Outagamie, Wisconsin is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Wisconsin 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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