Sanpete, UT

Low Risk (22/100)

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 Sanpete in Utah · Population: 29,209

TRI sites such as Christensen Arms (legal Entity Tdj Buyer Llc.); Centerfield; SDWIS systems such as EPHRAIM CITY; MOUNT PLEASANT CITY; GUNNISON CITY anchor Sanpete, UT's EPA extract. Derived burden score 22/100 (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 Sanpete include MOUNT PLEASANT CITY; GUNNISON CITY; MORONI CITY, while Christensen Arms (legal Entity Tdj Buyer Llc.) leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 22/100 (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 Sanpete -- 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 Sanpete, UT: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+511.8%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+511.8%

12 lb → 73 lb, every facility that filed

  • Sanpete, UT's total reported releases rose from 12 lb in 2022 to 73 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Sanpete, UT's air releases rose from 12 lb in 2022 to 73 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
29,209
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
16
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
117 lbs

Water Systems (16)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
EPHRAIM CITY 7,000 0
MOUNT PLEASANT CITY 4,040 10
GUNNISON CITY 3,509 2
MANTI CITY 3,429 0
FAIRVIEW CITY WATER SYSTEM 2,092 0
CENTERFIELD TOWN WATER SYSTEM 1,700 0
MORONI CITY 1,600 1
FOUNTAIN GREEN 1,275 0
SPRING CITY 1,050 5
MAYFIELD TOWN WATER SYSTEM 617 0
STERLING TOWN WATER SYSTEM 300 2
WALES TOWN WATER SYSTEM 300 0
AXTELL COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRIBUTION 300 1
FAYETTE TOWN 265 0
WHISPERING PINES WATER CO 99 0
PALISADES WATER COMPANY 49 13

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Christensen Arms (legal Entity Tdj Buyer Llc.) 116 lbs
2 Centerfield 1 lbs

Cities in Sanpete (15)

Centerfield
1 facilities · 1 water
Gunnison
1 facilities · 1 water
Sterling
0 facilities · 2 water
Axtell
0 facilities · 1 water
Ephraim
0 facilities · 1 water
Fairview
0 facilities · 1 water
Fayette
0 facilities · 1 water
Fountain Green
0 facilities · 1 water
Manti
0 facilities · 1 water
Mayfield
0 facilities · 1 water
Morni
0 facilities · 1 water
Mount Pleasant
0 facilities · 1 water
Mt Pleasant
0 facilities · 1 water
Spring City
0 facilities · 1 water
Wales
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Sanpete, Utah?
Sanpete, UT has an environmental risk score of 22/100 (Low Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 16 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Sanpete?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Sanpete, UT in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Sanpete?
Sanpete, UT has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 117 lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Sanpete?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Sanpete, UT. 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 Sanpete?
Sanpete, UT has 16 EPA-regulated water systems. 7 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 Sanpete?
Environmental compliance in Sanpete, Utah is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Utah 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