Richardson, NE

Low Risk (24/100)

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 Richardson in Nebraska · Population: 7,797

TRI sites such as The Ames Cos Inc; SDWIS systems such as FALLS CITY, CITY OF; RICHARDSON CO RWD 2; HUMBOLDT, CITY OF anchor Richardson, NE's EPA extract. Derived burden score 24/100 (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 Richardson include RICHARDSON CO RWD 2; HUMBOLDT, CITY OF; RICHARDSON CO RWD 1, while The Ames Cos Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 24/100 (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 Richardson -- 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.

County population (Census ACS)
7,797
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
12
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
704 lbs

Water Systems (12)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
FALLS CITY, CITY OF 4,015 0
RICHARDSON CO RWD 2 980 4
HUMBOLDT, CITY OF 950 1
RICHARDSON CO RWD 1 812 2
DAWSON, VILLAGE OF 209 1
RULO, VILLAGE OF 200 0
VERDON, VILLAGE OF 175 0
SALEM, VILLAGE OF 160 0
STELLA, VILLAGE OF 140 0
SHUBERT, VILLAGE OF 138 6
COLONIAL ACRES NURSING HOME 122 0
EAGLE WAY MHC LLC 99 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 The Ames Cos Inc 704 lbs

Cities in Richardson (7)

Falls City
1 facilities · 2 water
Humboldt
0 facilities · 3 water
Stella
0 facilities · 2 water
Dawson
0 facilities · 1 water
Rulo
0 facilities · 1 water
Salem
0 facilities · 1 water
Verdon
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Richardson, Nebraska?
Richardson, NE has an environmental risk score of 24/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 12 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Richardson?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Richardson, NE in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Richardson?
Richardson, NE has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 704 lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Richardson?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Richardson, 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 Richardson?
Richardson, NE has 12 EPA-regulated water systems. 5 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 Richardson?
Environmental compliance in Richardson, 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro