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Prowers, CO

Moderate Risk (32/100)

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 Prowers in Colorado · Population: 11,931

TRI sites such as Cf Maier Composites Inc.; Sutrak; SDWIS systems such as LAMAR CITY OF; HOLLY TOWN OF; GRANADA TOWN OF anchor Prowers, CO's EPA extract. Derived burden score 32/100 (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 Prowers include HOLLY TOWN OF; GRANADA TOWN OF; GRANADA RURAL WATER AUTHORITY, while Cf Maier Composites Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 25 / peak 98 in 2024.

Burden score 32/100 (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 Prowers -- 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 Prowers, CO: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-20.2%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-20.2%

33.2 thousand lb → 26.5 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Prowers, CO's total reported releases fell from 33.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 26.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Prowers, CO's air releases fell from 33.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 26.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
11,931
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
8
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
142.6K 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 321 (88%) 45 0 98
2023 336 (96%) 13 1 103
2022 330 (93%) 22 0 330
2021 345 (96%) 14 1 584
2020 327 (93%) 19 1 238
2024 Good Air Quality: 88% of days
Median AQI: 25

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 Colorado, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (8)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
LAMAR CITY OF 7,500 0
HOLLY TOWN OF 800 40
GRANADA TOWN OF 515 10
GRANADA RURAL WATER AUTHORITY 378 7
KIT CARSON TOWN OF 326 4
PROSPERITY LANE WA 260 0
BRISTOL WSD 151 17
A AND B WA INC 100 20

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Cf Maier Composites Inc. 128.6K lbs
2 Sutrak 14.0K lbs

Cities in Prowers (4)

Lamar
2 facilities · 3 water
Holly
0 facilities · 3 water
Bristol
0 facilities · 1 water
Granada
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Prowers, Colorado? ▼
Prowers, CO has an environmental risk score of 32/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 8 water systems on record. 6 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Prowers? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Prowers, CO in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Prowers? ▼
Prowers, CO has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 142.6K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Prowers? ▼
In 2024, Prowers, CO recorded a median AQI of 25 and a peak AQI of 98. 88% 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 Prowers? ▼
Prowers, CO has 8 EPA-regulated water systems. 6 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 Prowers? ▼
Environmental compliance in Prowers, 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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