Sherman, KS

Low Risk (20/100)

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 Sherman in Kansas · Population: 5,919

TRI sites such as K81 - Goodland Oilseeds; Agroliquid - Goodland; SDWIS systems such as GOODLAND, CITY OF; KANORADO, CITY OF anchor Sherman, KS's EPA extract. Derived burden score 20/100 (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 Sherman include KANORADO, CITY OF, while K81 - Goodland Oilseeds leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 27 / peak 138 in 2024.

Burden score 20/100 (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 Sherman -- 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 Sherman, KS: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-57.7%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-57.7%

1.1 thousand lb → 459 lb, every facility that filed

  • Sherman, KS's total reported releases fell from 1.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 459 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Sherman, KS's air releases fell from 1.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 459 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
5,919
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
2
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
183.4K 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 271 (84%) 51 2 138
2023 315 (94%) 19 0 78
2022 338 (94%) 18 3 494
2021 308 (96%) 11 0 221
2020 282 (93%) 20 1 106
2024 Good Air Quality: 84% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
Median AQI: 27

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 Kansas, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (2)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
GOODLAND, CITY OF 4,450 0
KANORADO, CITY OF 155 3

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 K81 - Goodland Oilseeds 179.2K lbs
2 Agroliquid - Goodland 4.2K lbs

Cities in Sherman (2)

Goodland
2 facilities · 1 water
Kanorado
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Sherman, Kansas?
Sherman, KS has an environmental risk score of 20/100 (Low Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 2 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Sherman?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Sherman, KS in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Sherman?
Sherman, KS has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 183.4K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Sherman?
In 2024, Sherman, KS recorded a median AQI of 27 and a peak AQI of 138. 84% 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 Sherman?
Sherman, KS has 2 EPA-regulated water systems. 1 system has 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 Sherman?
Environmental compliance in Sherman, Kansas is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Kansas 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