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Platte, NE

High Risk (60/100)

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 Platte in Nebraska · Population: 34,358

TRI sites such as Adm Corn Processing-Columbus; Becton Dickinson Medical -Medication Delivery Solutions; Lindsay Manufacturing Co; SDWIS systems such as HUMPHREY, CITY OF; LEIGH, VILLAGE OF; DUNCAN, VILLAGE OF; NPL sites such as 10th Street Site; Lindsay Manufacturing Co. anchor Platte, NE's EPA extract. Derived burden score 60/100 (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 Platte include HUMPHREY, CITY OF; DUNCAN, VILLAGE OF; PLATTE CENTER, VILLAGE OF, while Adm Corn Processing-Columbus leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 60/100 (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 Platte -- 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 Platte, NE: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-1.1%

17 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-1.2%

674.2 thousand lb → 666.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 1 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Platte, NE's total reported releases fell from 673.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 666.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Platte, NE's water releases rose from 589 lb in 2022 to 1.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Platte, NE's land releases fell from 537 lb in 2022 to 0 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Platte, NE's chemicals reported fell from 37 in 2022 to 32 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
34,358
TRI Facilities
18
Water Systems
10
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
3.0M lbs

Water Systems (10)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
HUMPHREY, CITY OF 842 48
LEIGH, VILLAGE OF 405 0
DUNCAN, VILLAGE OF 392 8
PLATTE CENTER, VILLAGE OF 336 4
MONROE, VILLAGE OF 284 4
LINDSAY, VILLAGE OF 283 6
CRESTON, VILLAGE OF 210 1
SILVER TRAILER PARK 85 1
CIRCLE H MOBILE HOME PARK 85 0
BAY MEADOWS TRAILER COURT 36 2

TRI Facilities (18)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Adm Corn Processing-Columbus 2.5M lbs
2 Becton Dickinson Medical -Medication Delivery Solutions 152.6K lbs
3 Lindsay Manufacturing Co 103.2K lbs
4 Cargill 88.5K lbs
5 Valmont Newmark Inc 88.4K lbs
6 Flexcon Co Inc. 35.1K lbs
7 Becton Dickinson & Co 6.5K lbs
8 Camaco Columbus Manufacturing LLC 3.8K lbs
9 Behlen Mfg. Co. 2.7K lbs
10 Kent Nutrition Group Inc. 948 lbs
11 Douglas Holdings 810 lbs
12 Hubbard Feeds Inc 0 lbs
13 Vishay Dale Plant 2 0 lbs
14 Vishay-Dale Plant 8 0 lbs
15 Adm Animal Nutrition Inc 0 lbs
16 Miba Industrial Bearings U.S. LLC 0 lbs
17 Vishay Dale Plant 6 0 lbs
18 Vishay Dale Plant 4 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
10th Street Site NPL Site 28.90
Lindsay Manufacturing Co. NPL Site 47.91

Cities in Platte (8)

Columbus
17 facilities · 5 water
Lindsay
1 facilities · 1 water
Creston
0 facilities · 1 water
Duncan
0 facilities · 1 water
Humphrey
0 facilities · 1 water
Leigh
0 facilities · 1 water
Monroe
0 facilities · 1 water
Platte Center
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Platte, Nebraska? ▼
Platte, NE has an environmental risk score of 60/100 (High Risk), based on 18 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 10 water systems on record. 8 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Platte? ▼
Yes, Platte, NE has 2 Superfund sites 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 Platte? ▼
Platte, NE has 18 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3.0M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Platte? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Platte, NE. 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 Platte? ▼
Platte, NE has 10 EPA-regulated water systems. 8 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 Platte? ▼
Environmental compliance in Platte, Nebraska is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Nebraska 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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