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Stark, ND

Moderate Risk (34/100)

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 Stark in North Dakota · Population: 33,116

TRI sites such as Andeavor Field Services Llc-Belfield Gas Plant; South 8 Energy LLC; Marathon Dickinson Refinery; SDWIS systems such as DICKINSON CITY OF; SOUTHWEST WATER AUTHORITY; OMND WATER TREATMENT PLANT anchor Stark, ND's EPA extract. Derived burden score 34/100 (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 Stark include NEW HRADEC WATERWORKS, while Andeavor Field Services Llc-Belfield Gas Plant leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 34/100 (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 Stark -- 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 Stark, ND: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-32.9%

8 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-32.9%

102.4 thousand lb → 68.7 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Stark, ND's total reported releases fell from 102.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 68.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Stark, ND's off-site transfers fell from 63.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 35.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Stark, ND's air releases fell from 38.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 33.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Stark, ND's chemicals reported fell from 24 in 2022 to 22 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
33,116
TRI Facilities
11
Water Systems
11
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
313.8K lbs

Water Systems (11)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
DICKINSON CITY OF 25,679 0
SOUTHWEST WATER AUTHORITY 8,537 0
OMND WATER TREATMENT PLANT 4,168 0
RICHARDTON CITY OF 529 0
SOUTH HEART CITY OF 301 0
GLADSTONE CITY OF 239 0
SOUTHWEST WA-JUNCTION INN(MISSOURI WEST) 173 0
TAYLOR CITY OF 148 0
NEW HRADEC WATERWORKS 60 2
SOUTHWEST WA-TOWER HILL (MISSOURI WEST) 43 0
SOUTHWEST WA-CROWN BUTTE(MISSOURI WEST) 34 0

TRI Facilities (11)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Andeavor Field Services Llc-Belfield Gas Plant 104.3K lbs
2 South 8 Energy LLC 86.2K lbs
3 Marathon Dickinson Refinery 66.2K lbs
4 Brenntag Pacific Inc. 40.9K lbs
5 Palmer Manufacturing & Tank Inc. 7.8K lbs
6 Championx-Dickinson 597 7.0K lbs
7 Patterson Rail Terminal 997 lbs
8 Halliburton Dickinson Field Camp 518 lbs
9 Chs Dickinson Feed 0 lbs
10 Nalco Company-Dickinson 0485 0 lbs
11 Westgate Ave 0 lbs

Cities in Stark (6)

Dickinson
9 facilities · 6 water
Richardton
1 facilities · 1 water
Gladstone
0 facilities · 1 water
New Hradec
0 facilities · 1 water
South Heart
0 facilities · 1 water
Taylor
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Stark, North Dakota? ▼
Stark, ND has an environmental risk score of 34/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 11 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 11 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Stark? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Stark, ND in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Stark? ▼
Stark, ND has 11 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 313.8K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Stark? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Stark, ND. 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 Stark? ▼
Stark, ND has 11 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 Stark? ▼
Environmental compliance in Stark, North Dakota is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the North Dakota 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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