Pembina, ND

Low Risk (21/100)

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 Pembina in North Dakota · Population: 6,787

TRI sites such as American Crystal Sugar Co; SDWIS systems such as NORTHEAST RWD- NORTH VALLEY BRANCH; NORTHEAST RWD-LANGDON BRANCH; CAVALIER CITY OF anchor Pembina, ND's EPA extract. Derived burden score 21/100 (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 Pembina include DRAYTON CITY OF, while American Crystal Sugar Co leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 21/100 (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 Pembina -- 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 Pembina, ND: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+8.0%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+8.0%

115.3 thousand lb → 124.5 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Pembina, ND's total reported releases rose from 115.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 124.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Pembina, ND's water releases rose from 5.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 9.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Pembina, ND's air releases rose from 109.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 115.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
6,787
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
9
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
511.7K lbs

Water Systems (9)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
NORTHEAST RWD- NORTH VALLEY BRANCH 3,422 0
NORTHEAST RWD-LANGDON BRANCH 2,450 0
CAVALIER CITY OF 1,302 0
WALHALLA CITY OF 996 0
DRAYTON CITY OF 824 2
PEMBINA CITY OF 592 0
NECHE CITY OF 371 0
ST THOMAS CITY OF 331 0
MOUNTAIN CITY OF 92 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 American Crystal Sugar Co 511.7K lbs

Cities in Pembina (6)

Drayton
1 facilities · 1 water
Cavalier
0 facilities · 3 water
Mountain
0 facilities · 1 water
Neche
0 facilities · 1 water
St. Thomas
0 facilities · 1 water
Walhalla
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Pembina, North Dakota?
Pembina, ND has an environmental risk score of 21/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 9 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Pembina?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Pembina, ND in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Pembina?
Pembina, ND has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 511.7K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Pembina?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Pembina, ND. 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 Pembina?
Pembina, ND has 9 EPA-regulated water systems. 1 system has 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 Pembina?
Environmental compliance in Pembina, North Dakota is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the North Dakota 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