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Seward, NE

Low Risk (27/100)

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 Seward in Nebraska · Population: 17,636

TRI sites such as Tenneco Automotive; Hughes Brothers Inc; Gerhold Concrete Co Seward Plant; SDWIS systems such as SEWARD, CITY OF; MILFORD, CITY OF; UTICA, VILLAGE OF anchor Seward, NE's EPA extract. Derived burden score 27/100 (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 Seward include SEWARD, CITY OF; MILFORD, CITY OF; UTICA, VILLAGE OF, while Tenneco Automotive leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 27/100 (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 Seward -- 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)
17,636
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
11
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
411 lbs

Water Systems (11)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
SEWARD, CITY OF 7,700 11
MILFORD, CITY OF 2,090 7
UTICA, VILLAGE OF 840 3
BEAVER CROSSING, VILLAGE OF 375 0
PLEASANT DALE, VILLAGE OF 317 1
STAPLEHURST, VILLAGE OF 230 13
GARLAND, VILLAGE OF 210 2
GOEHNER, VILLAGE OF 185 7
CORDOVA, VILLAGE OF 150 1
BEE, VILLAGE OF 109 1
MILFORD MEADOWS CARE CENTER, LLC 100 3

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Tenneco Automotive 301 lbs
2 Hughes Brothers Inc 109 lbs
3 Gerhold Concrete Co Seward Plant 0 lbs

Cities in Seward (10)

Seward
3 facilities · 1 water
Milford
0 facilities · 2 water
Beaver Crossing
0 facilities · 1 water
Bee
0 facilities · 1 water
Cordova
0 facilities · 1 water
Garland
0 facilities · 1 water
Goehner
0 facilities · 1 water
Pleasant Dale
0 facilities · 1 water
Staplehurst
0 facilities · 1 water
Utica
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Seward, Nebraska? ▼
Seward, NE has an environmental risk score of 27/100 (Low Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 11 water systems on record. 10 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Seward? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Seward, NE in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Seward? ▼
Seward, NE has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 411 lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Seward? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Seward, 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 Seward? ▼
Seward, NE has 11 EPA-regulated water systems. 10 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 Seward? ▼
Environmental compliance in Seward, 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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