Saginaw, MI

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 Saginaw in Michigan · Population: 189,210

TRI sites such as Nexteer Automotive Corp; Hemlock Semiconductor Operations LLC; Advanced Micronutrient Products Inc; SDWIS systems such as SAGINAW, CITY OF; SAGINAW CHARTER TOWNSHIP; THOMAS TOWNSHIP anchor Saginaw, MI'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 Saginaw include TITTABAWASSEE TOWNSHIP; BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP; HEMLOCK/RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, while Nexteer Automotive Corp 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 Saginaw -- 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 Saginaw, MI: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+12.1%

12 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+12.1%

77.7 thousand lb → 87.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Saginaw, MI's total reported releases rose from 77.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 87.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Saginaw, MI's off-site transfers rose from 39.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 75.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Saginaw, MI's air releases fell from 38.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 11.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Saginaw, MI's chemicals reported rose from 29 in 2022 to 31 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
189,210
TRI Facilities
12
Water Systems
26
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
521.0K lbs

Water Systems (26)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
SAGINAW, CITY OF 44,058 0
SAGINAW CHARTER TOWNSHIP 40,840 0
THOMAS TOWNSHIP 11,931 0
BRIDGEPORT TOWNSHIP 10,104 0
TITTABAWASSEE TOWNSHIP 9,227 4
BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP 8,676 2
CARROLLTON TOWNSHIP 5,705 0
FRANKENMUTH, CITY OF 4,944 0
KOCHVILLE TOWNSHIP 4,695 0
CHESANING, VILLAGE OF 2,394 0
SPAULDING TOWNSHIP 2,153 0
BIRCH RUN TOWNSHIP 2,080 0
ST. CHARLES, VILLAGE OF 2,054 0
TAYMOUTH TOWNSHIP 2,033 0
JAMES TOWNSHIP 2,023 0
SWAN CREEK TOWNSHIP 2,023 0
HEMLOCK/RICHLAND TOWNSHIP 1,632 1
BIRCH RUN, VILLAGE OF 1,555 0
ZILWAUKEE, CITY OF 1,534 0
FRANKENMUTH TOWNSHIP 1,389 0
MERRILL, VILLAGE OF 695 0
ALBEE TOWNSHIP 411 0
STODDARD MOBILE HOME COURT 285 0
COLONIAL MILL ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK 86 4
COZY OAKS MHP 65 10
COTTAGE HS, LLC (PINEVIEW COTTAGE) 40 0

TRI Facilities (12)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Nexteer Automotive Corp 341.1K lbs
2 Hemlock Semiconductor Operations LLC 102.8K lbs
3 Advanced Micronutrient Products Inc 32.0K lbs
4 Safety-Kleen Systems Saginaw (sag) 30.9K lbs
5 Orchid Orthopedic Solutions 10.6K lbs
6 Ddp Specialty Electronic Materials US 9 Llc. (hims) 2.2K lbs
7 Saginaw Metal Casting Operations 792 lbs
8 Plastatech Engineering Ltd 440 lbs
9 Porex Technologies Corp 5 lbs
10 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden 0 lbs
11 Glastender Inc 0 lbs
12 Star of the West Milling Co 0 lbs

Cities in Saginaw (12)

Saginaw
5 facilities · 10 water
Bridgeport
2 facilities · 1 water
Hemlock
2 facilities · 1 water
Frankenmuth
1 facilities · 2 water
Reese
1 facilities · 1 water
Saint Charles
1 facilities · 0 water
Birch Run
0 facilities · 3 water
Freeland
0 facilities · 3 water
Chesaning
0 facilities · 2 water
St. Charles
0 facilities · 2 water
Burt
0 facilities · 1 water
Merrill
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Saginaw, Michigan?
Saginaw, MI has an environmental risk score of 45/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 12 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 26 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Saginaw?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Saginaw, MI in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Saginaw?
Saginaw, MI has 12 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 521.0K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Saginaw?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Saginaw, MI. 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 Saginaw?
Saginaw, MI has 26 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 Saginaw?
Environmental compliance in Saginaw, Michigan is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Michigan 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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