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Roberts, SD

Moderate Risk (35/100)

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 Roberts in South Dakota · Population: 10,219

TRI sites such as Woodland Cabinetry Inc; Red River Energy LLC; SDWIS systems such as SISSETON; OLD AGENCY WATER SYSTEM; WILMOT anchor Roberts, SD's EPA extract. Derived burden score 35/100 (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 Roberts include WILMOT; ROSHOLT; NEW EFFINGTON, while Woodland Cabinetry Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 35/100 (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 Roberts -- 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 Roberts, SD: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+1.1%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+1.1%

55.5 thousand lb → 56.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Roberts, SD's total reported releases rose from 55.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 56.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Roberts, SD's chemicals reported fell from 9 in 2022 to 8 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Roberts, SD's air releases rose from 55.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 56.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
10,219
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
13
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
243.1K lbs

Water Systems (13)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
SISSETON 2,479 0
OLD AGENCY WATER SYSTEM 1,180 0
WILMOT 432 2
ROSHOLT 379 12
LONG HOLLOW WATER SYSTEM 265 0
NEW EFFINGTON 247 1
ENEMY SWIM WATER SYSTEM 230 0
PEEVER FLATS WATER SYSTEM 129 2
WHITE ROCK COLONY 108 0
RED IRON LAKE WATER SYSTEM 95 0
CORONA 69 0
FINLEY HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM 60 0
VEBLEN FLATS 60 2

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Woodland Cabinetry Inc 143.6K lbs
2 Red River Energy LLC 99.6K lbs

Cities in Roberts (6)

Rosholt
1 facilities · 2 water
Sisseton
1 facilities · 1 water
Agency Village
0 facilities · 7 water
Corona
0 facilities · 1 water
New Effington
0 facilities · 1 water
Wilmot
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Roberts, South Dakota? ▼
Roberts, SD has an environmental risk score of 35/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 13 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Roberts? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Roberts, SD in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Roberts? ▼
Roberts, SD has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 243.1K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Roberts? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Roberts, SD. 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 Roberts? ▼
Roberts, SD has 13 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 Roberts? ▼
Environmental compliance in Roberts, South Dakota is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the South 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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