Ozaukee, WI

Moderate Risk (59/100)

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 Ozaukee in Wisconsin · Population: 92,345

TRI sites such as Charter Steel-Saukville; Cedar Valley Cheese; Kemps LLC; SDWIS systems such as PORT WASHINGTON WATERWORKS; CEDARBURG L & W COMMISSION; GRAFTON WATERWORKS; NPL sites such as Amcast Industrial Corporation anchor Ozaukee, WI's EPA extract. Derived burden score 59/100 (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 Ozaukee include BELGIUM WATERWORKS; MEQUON TRAIL TOWNHOMES; VINTAGE ESTATES, while Charter Steel-Saukville leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 37 / peak 161 in 2024.

Burden score 59/100 (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 Ozaukee -- 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 Ozaukee, WI: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+9.5%

16 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+9.5%

750.6 thousand lb → 822.0 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Ozaukee, WI's total reported releases rose from 750.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 822.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Ozaukee, WI's water releases rose from 52 lb in 2022 to 175 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Ozaukee, WI's off-site transfers rose from 667.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 744.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Ozaukee, WI's land releases fell from 51.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 47.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
92,345
TRI Facilities
20
Water Systems
40
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 296 (81%) 61 7 161
2023 219 (60%) 126 14 210
2022 228 (74%) 74 4 159
2021 241 (66%) 116 7 129
2020 269 (74%) 91 4 164
2024 Good Air Quality: 81% of days
Unhealthy days: 9
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 (40)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
PORT WASHINGTON WATERWORKS 12,853 0
CEDARBURG L & W COMMISSION 12,500 0
GRAFTON WATERWORKS 12,269 0
MEQUON WATER UTILITY 11,152 0
SAUKVILLE WATERWORKS 4,268 0
BELGIUM WATERWORKS 2,493 1
FREDONIA WATERWORKS 2,279 0
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY 1,500 0
MEQUON TRAIL TOWNHOMES 615 1
HUNTINGTON PARK 600 0
WESTCHESTER LAKES SUBDIVISION 300 0
PARK PLACE SUBDIVISION 260 0
BRIGHTON RIDGE SUBDIVISION 200 0
HADDONSTONE SUBDIVISION 195 0
COUNTRY TERRACE CONDO HOMES 160 0
CENTURY ESTATES 1 130 0
VILLAGE HEIGHTS 130 0
VINTAGE ESTATES 130 1
KENILWORTH SUBD 120 0
MEQUON ON THE SQUARE CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC 110 0
RAVINE FARMS HM OWNERS ASSOC 100 0
RIVER LAKE SUBDIVISION 100 0
WYNGATE SUBDIVISION 100 0
WOODRIDGE ESTATES 100 0
LINDEN LANE APTS 117 90 0
HIGHLAND COLONY ESTATES CONDO 88 0
RIVER TRAILS ESTATES WATER USERS 84 1
LAKE COUNTRY APARTMENTS 84 0
WILLOW GLEN APARTMENTS 80 4
MEQUON COLONY ESTATES 75 0
ALBERTA SUBDIVISION 75 0
ELM GROVE TERRACE 75 1
MEQUON PARC APARTMENTS LLC 60 0
HICKORY SHADE 55 1
STONECROFT CONDOMINIUM ASSN 50 2
WATERS EDGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 50 0
CEDAR JUNCTION 45 0
VILLAGE GLEN APTS 30 0
PW LAKE VIEW ESTATES LLC 30 2
MEQUON WATER TRUST 26 1

TRI Facilities (20)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Charter Steel-Saukville 5.4M lbs
2 Cedar Valley Cheese 233.0K lbs
3 Kemps LLC 22.9K lbs
4 Kickhaeffer Manufacturing Co LLC 7.5K lbs
5 Curia Wisconsin Inc. 4.8K lbs
6 Pace Industries Grafton Div 523 lbs
7 Kleen Test Products Corp 500 lbs
8 Veolia Es Technical Solutions LLC 393 lbs
9 Tms International LLC 107 lbs
10 Rehlko-Saukville 100 lbs
11 Mid-City Foundry United Div 87 lbs
12 Super Steel LLC 74 lbs
13 Jbt Corp 20 lbs
14 Johnson Brass & Machine Foundry Inc 11 lbs
15 Rockwell Automation Inc 3 lbs
16 Miba Industrial Bearings U.S. LLC 0 lbs
17 Molded Dimensions 0 lbs
18 Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. 0 lbs
19 Guy & O'Neill Inc 0 lbs
20 Performance Health Supply Inc 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Amcast Industrial Corporation NPL Site 46.86

Cities in Ozaukee (8)

Grafton
4 facilities · 5 water
Saukville
4 facilities · 2 water
Port Washington
4 facilities · 1 water
Mequon
3 facilities · 25 water
Cedarburg
3 facilities · 1 water
Belgium
1 facilities · 1 water
Fredonia
1 facilities · 1 water
Thiensville
0 facilities · 4 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Ozaukee, Wisconsin?
Ozaukee, WI has an environmental risk score of 59/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 20 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 40 water systems on record. 10 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Ozaukee?
Yes, Ozaukee, 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 Ozaukee?
Ozaukee, WI has 20 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 Ozaukee?
In 2024, Ozaukee, WI recorded a median AQI of 37 and a peak AQI of 161. 81% 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 Ozaukee?
Ozaukee, WI has 40 EPA-regulated water systems. 10 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 Ozaukee?
Environmental compliance in Ozaukee, 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro