Reno, KS

Moderate Risk (45/100)

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 Reno in Kansas · Population: 61,693

TRI sites such as Yoder Smokers Inc.; Tyson Prepared Foods-South Hutchinson Ks; Oneok Hydrocarbon L.P. - Hutchinson Fractionation Facility; SDWIS systems such as HUTCHINSON, CITY OF; SOUTH HUTCHINSON, CITY OF; BUHLER, CITY OF; NPL sites such as Obee Road anchor Reno, KS's EPA extract. Derived burden score 45/100 (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 Reno include HUTCHINSON, CITY OF; PRETTY PRAIRIE, CITY OF; RENO CO RWD 3, while Yoder Smokers Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 45/100 (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 Reno -- 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 Reno, KS: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-29.4%

11 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-33.7%

112.0 thousand lb → 74.3 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 2 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Reno, KS's total reported releases fell from 105.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 74.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Reno, KS's off-site transfers fell from 6.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 4.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Reno, KS's air releases fell from 98.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 70.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
61,693
TRI Facilities
14
Water Systems
17
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
415.7K lbs

Water Systems (17)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
HUTCHINSON, CITY OF 39,712 3
SOUTH HUTCHINSON, CITY OF 2,498 0
BUHLER, CITY OF 1,315 0
HAVEN, CITY OF 1,149 0
NICKERSON, CITY OF 1,050 0
PRETTY PRAIRIE, CITY OF 655 54
RENO CO RWD 4 635 0
RENO CO RWD 3 450 3
ARLINGTON, CITY OF 431 7
TURON, CITY OF 304 0
RENO CO WATER DISTRICT 8 260 0
SYLVIA, CITY OF 210 47
RENO CO RWD 101 200 28
RENO CO RWD 1 150 3
PRESTON, CITY OF 120 0
ABBYVILLE, CITY OF 81 0
WEST HILLS SUBDIVISION 75 12

TRI Facilities (14)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Yoder Smokers Inc. 352.3K lbs
2 Tyson Prepared Foods-South Hutchinson Ks 34.9K lbs
3 Oneok Hydrocarbon L.P. - Hutchinson Fractionation Facility 11.2K lbs
4 Kuhn Krause Inc 9.4K lbs
5 Tyson Prepared Foods - Hutchinson Plant 6.7K lbs
6 Jackson Dairy 384 lbs
7 Sonoco - Hutchinson L.L.C. 346 lbs
8 Takako America Co Inc 282 lbs
9 Haven Steel Products Inc. 65 lbs
10 Ade-Wifco Steel Products Inc 56 lbs
11 Hutchinson Energy Center 20 lbs
12 Collins Bus Corp 7 lbs
13 Concrete Enterprises 1 lbs
14 Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Inc 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Obee Road NPL Site 33.62

Cities in Reno (11)

Hutchinson
11 facilities · 5 water
South Hutchinson
2 facilities · 3 water
Haven
1 facilities · 1 water
Abbyville
0 facilities · 1 water
Arlington
0 facilities · 1 water
Buhler
0 facilities · 1 water
Nickerson
0 facilities · 1 water
Preston
0 facilities · 1 water
Pretty Prairie
0 facilities · 1 water
Sylvia
0 facilities · 1 water
Turon
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Reno, Kansas?
Reno, KS has an environmental risk score of 45/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 14 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 17 water systems on record. 8 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Reno?
Yes, Reno, KS 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 Reno?
Reno, KS has 14 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 415.7K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Reno?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Reno, KS. 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 Reno?
Reno, KS has 17 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 Reno?
Environmental compliance in Reno, Kansas is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Kansas 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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