Sarpy, NE

Moderate Risk (38/100)

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 Sarpy in Nebraska · Population: 194,051

TRI sites such as Papillion Foods LLC; Concrete Supply; Pvs Dx Inc.; SDWIS systems such as PAPILLION, CITY OF; GRETNA, CITY OF; SPRINGFIELD, CITY OF; NPL sites such as PCE - Carriage Cleaners anchor Sarpy, NE's EPA extract. Derived burden score 38/100 (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 Sarpy include PAPILLION, CITY OF; GRETNA, CITY OF; SPRINGFIELD, CITY OF, while Papillion Foods LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 37 / peak 110 in 2024.

Burden score 38/100 (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 Sarpy -- 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 Sarpy, NE: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-86.6%

7 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-86.5%

17.7 thousand lb → 2.4 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 0 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Sarpy, NE's total reported releases fell from 17.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Sarpy, NE's air releases fell from 17.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
194,051
TRI Facilities
9
Water Systems
11
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
27.1K lbs

Air Quality History (2020–2024)

EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) data showing how many days per year fall into each air quality category.

Year Good Moderate Unhealthy (SG) Max AQI
2024 244 (70%) 103 1 110
2023 230 (70%) 98 1 152
2022 269 (81%) 62 0 94
2021 226 (67%) 108 2 120
2020 227 (72%) 87 2 149
2024 Good Air Quality: 70% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 37

Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County AQI categories: Good (0-50), Moderate (51-100), Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150), Unhealthy (151-200), Very Unhealthy (201-300), Hazardous (301+)

For real-time air quality readings and pollutant breakdowns in Nebraska, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (11)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
PAPILLION, CITY OF 35,000 3
GRETNA, CITY OF 8,661 2
SPRINGFIELD, CITY OF 1,529 2
SARPY CO SID 23 - WESTMONT SUBDIVISION 980 0
BELLEVUE TERRACE MHC LLC 357 0
SARPY CO SID 79 - MEADOW OAKS 300 6
SARPY CO SID 81 - FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS 280 1
WASHINGTON TERRACE LLC 223 0
WOODLAND VALLEY MHC LLC 160 0
SARPY CO SID 34 - SARPY HEIGHTS 125 1
SARPY CO SID 24 - THOUSAND OAKS 60 3

TRI Facilities (9)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Papillion Foods LLC 14.9K lbs
2 Concrete Supply 11.2K lbs
3 Pvs Dx Inc. 725 lbs
4 US Air Force Offutt Afb NE 246 lbs
5 Claas Omaha Inc 15 lbs
6 Ready Mixed Concrete Co Bellevue Plant 1 lbs
7 Shamrock Concrete Co Papillion Plant 0 lbs
8 Watkins Concrete Block 0 lbs
9 Oppd Sarpy County Station 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
PCE - Carriage Cleaners NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Sarpy (5)

Bellevue
3 facilities · 3 water
Gretna
1 facilities · 4 water
Papillion
1 facilities · 1 water
Offutt Afb
1 facilities · 0 water
Springfield
0 facilities · 2 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Sarpy, Nebraska?
Sarpy, NE has an environmental risk score of 38/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 9 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 11 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Sarpy?
Yes, Sarpy, NE 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 Sarpy?
Sarpy, NE has 9 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 27.1K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Sarpy?
In 2024, Sarpy, NE recorded a median AQI of 37 and a peak AQI of 110. 70% of monitored days had "Good" air quality (AQI 0–50). Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County.
Is the drinking water safe in Sarpy?
Sarpy, NE has 11 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 Sarpy?
Environmental compliance in Sarpy, 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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