Skagit, WA

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 Skagit in Washington · Population: 130,407

TRI sites such as Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC; Hf Sinclair Puget Sound Refining LLC; Dakota Creek Industries Inc.; SDWIS systems such as SKAGIT COUNTY PUD 1 JUDY RES; ANACORTES CITY OF; CARNATION WATER SYSTEM CITY OF anchor Skagit, WA'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 Skagit include CONCRETE UTILITIES; MCKEES BEACH ASSOC; CAMANO CITY COMMUNITY CLUB INC, while Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 26 / peak 59 in 2024.

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 Skagit -- 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 Skagit, WA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+47.7%

11 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+47.7%

279.7 thousand lb → 413.2 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 2 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Skagit, WA's total reported releases rose from 279.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 413.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Skagit, WA's water releases rose from 3.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 132.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Skagit, WA's off-site transfers rose from 22.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 56.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Skagit, WA's land releases fell from 1.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
130,407
TRI Facilities
13
Water Systems
76
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
1.6M 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 357 (98%) 9 0 59
2023 336 (92%) 29 0 93
2022 313 (86%) 47 4 183
2021 296 (94%) 17 1 101
2020 266 (98%) 6 0 57
2024 Good Air Quality: 98% of days
Median AQI: 26

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 Washington, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (76)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
SKAGIT COUNTY PUD 1 JUDY RES 111,415 0
ANACORTES CITY OF 25,109 0
CARNATION WATER SYSTEM CITY OF 2,400 0
SHELTER BAY COMMUNITY INC 2,212 0
SKAGIT CO WATER DISTRICT #1 1,974 0
LA CONNER WATER DEPT 1,821 0
GLENHAVEN LAKES CLUB 1,780 0
BLANCHARD EDISON WATER ASSN. INC. 1,480 0
CONCRETE UTILITIES 1,234 2
SWINOMISH 1,212 0
WARM BEACH CONFERENCE GROUNDS 1,190 0
CAMANO CO-OP WATER & POWER CO 1,071 0
SAMISH FARMS WATER ASSN 1,017 0
CAPE HORN MAINTENANCE COMPANY 940 0
HILLCREST VILLAGE WATER CO INC 770 0
LYMAN WATER DEPARTMENT 705 0
DEL MAR COMMUNITY SERVICE 654 0
SKAGIT CO PUD - ALGER 446 0
SKAGIT CO PUD - CEDARGROVE 400 0
TATOOSH WATER COMPANY 387 0
UPPER SKAGIT 365 0
KACKMAN CREEK 330 0
LEIF ERIKSON REC ASSOC 320 0
MCKEES BEACH ASSOC 290 2
NEWHALEM WATER SYSTEM 277 0
GREEN ISLAND HILLS WATER ASSN 265 0
CAMANO CITY COMMUNITY CLUB INC 246 2
UTSALADY HEIGHTS OWNERS ASSN 240 0
SKAGIT CO PUD - MARBLEMOUNT 238 0
Holiday Hideaway Water Co 235 0
SKAGIT VIEW VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM 232 0
SAMISH RIVER PARK, INC. 227 0
DRIFTWOOD SHORES WATER SYSTEM INC 222 2
BUENA VISTA COMMUNITY CLUB 200 0
HARRIS CUSTER ESTATES WATER ASSN 194 1
FINISTERRE HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM 193 0
SKAGIT CO PUD ROCKPORT 175 0
ARROWHEAD BEACH COOP WATER ASSOC 167 37
SILVANA WATER ASSOCIATION 153 0
SUNSET RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSN 140 0
SNEE-OOSH LAND CO 123 0
CAMANO SUNRISE WATER ASSN #2 122 0
O-ZI-YA Community Club 120 0
VALLEY VIEW ESTATES WATER ASSN 113 0
CASCADE RIVER COMMUNITY CLUB 107 0
WHITESIDE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 90 0
WIDARAMA BEACH WATER RIGHTS ASSN. 85 0
PRESSENTIN CREEK WILDERNESS 81 0
CAMANO SUNRISE WATER ASSN #1 76 0
NORTH FIR ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION 76 0
SKAGIT CO PUD - POTLATCH BEACH 75 0
POINT ALLEN WATER ASSOCIATION 65 0
SUNSET WEST WATER ASSOCIATION 62 0
FIELDS WATER ASSOCIATION 60 0
BAYSHORE WATER SYSTEM 56 0
BEVERLY BEACH IMPROVEMENT CLUB 56 30
UTSALADY POINT 54 0
CAMANO COLONY WATER SYSTEM INC 53 0
DIABLO WTR SYS-SEATTLE CITY LIGHT 53 1
Timberline Travelers Park 51 0
Whispering Firs at Firetrail 51 0
El Camano Community Club 49 0
DOUBLE VIEW COMMUNITY CLUB 47 0
CAMANO SUNSET WATER SYSTEM 47 19
North Beverly Beach Association 46 0
KWONESUM 42 0
TOWNSHIP 29 WATER ASSOCIATION 42 24
CAMANO ISLAND SUMMIT ASSOC. 42 2
SHANGRI LA COMMUNITY CLUB 41 0
VIEWCREST WATER SYSTEM 39 0
EAST CRYSTAL LAKE ESTATES COMMUNITY 38 0
SEAWEST WATER SYSTEM 38 4
ROLF BRUUN 36 0
SARATOGA SHORES COMMUNITY CLUB 35 0
BAKERVIEW TERRACE COMM CLUB 34 0
CREEKSIDE CAMPING 31 0

TRI Facilities (13)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC 724.5K lbs
2 Hf Sinclair Puget Sound Refining LLC 711.7K lbs
3 Dakota Creek Industries Inc. 61.8K lbs
4 Chemtrade Solutions LLC 43.1K lbs
5 Janicki Industries Inc 26.7K lbs
6 Pacific Woodtech 3.8K lbs
7 Spi Burlington 2.9K lbs
8 Perdue Foods - Mount Vernon Processing Plant 632 lbs
9 Air Liquide Hydrogen Plant 3 lbs
10 Hallmark Refining Corp 0 lbs
11 Bbc Biochemical 0 lbs
12 Cpc Materials Inc. Skagit 0 lbs
13 Wilbur Ellis Mt Vernon 0 lbs

Cities in Skagit (10)

Mount Vernon
6 facilities · 9 water
Anacortes
5 facilities · 2 water
Sedro Woolley
1 facilities · 2 water
Burlington
1 facilities · 1 water
Mt Vernon
0 facilities · 52 water
La Conner
0 facilities · 4 water
Bow
0 facilities · 2 water
Concrete
0 facilities · 2 water
Hamilton
0 facilities · 1 water
Marblemount
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Skagit, Washington?
Skagit, WA has an environmental risk score of 45/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 13 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 76 water systems on record. 12 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Skagit?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Skagit, WA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Skagit?
Skagit, WA has 13 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.6M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Skagit?
In 2024, Skagit, WA recorded a median AQI of 26 and a peak AQI of 59. 98% 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 Skagit?
Skagit, WA has 76 EPA-regulated water systems. 12 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 Skagit?
Environmental compliance in Skagit, Washington is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Washington 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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