Ste. Genevieve, MO

Moderate Risk (33/100)

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 Ste. Genevieve in Missouri · Population: 18,551

TRI sites such as Mississippi Lime Co Ste Genevieve; Holcim (us) Inc. - Ste. Genevieve Plant; Lhoist Na; SDWIS systems such as STE GENEVIEVE COUNTY PWSD 1 SC; STE GENEVIEVE COUNTY PWSD 1 NORTH; GRAYHAWK WATER anchor Ste. Genevieve, MO's EPA extract. Derived burden score 33/100 (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 Ste. Genevieve include BLOOMSDALE PWS; LAKE SEVEN FALLS ASSN INC, while Mississippi Lime Co Ste Genevieve leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 43 / peak 100 in 2024.

Burden score 33/100 (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 Ste. Genevieve -- 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 Ste. Genevieve, MO: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-12.5%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-12.5%

430.1 thousand lb → 376.2 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Ste. Genevieve, MO's total reported releases fell from 430.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 376.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Ste. Genevieve, MO's air releases fell from 428.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 374.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Ste. Genevieve, MO's land releases rose from 2.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Ste. Genevieve, MO's chemicals reported fell from 12 in 2022 to 11 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
18,551
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
7
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
2.2M 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 225 (91%) 23 0 100
2023 195 (80%) 38 12 147
2022 215 (88%) 29 0 100
2021 227 (93%) 18 0 100
2020 229 (93%) 16 0 87
2024 Good Air Quality: 91% of days
Median AQI: 43

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 Missouri, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (7)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
STE GENEVIEVE COUNTY PWSD 1 SC 3,718 0
STE GENEVIEVE COUNTY PWSD 1 NORTH 1,287 0
GRAYHAWK WATER 750 0
LAKE FOREST ESTATES 650 0
BLOOMSDALE PWS 639 4
LAKE SEVEN FALLS ASSN INC 475 19
ST MARY PWS 350 0

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Mississippi Lime Co Ste Genevieve 1.2M lbs
2 Holcim (us) Inc. - Ste. Genevieve Plant 942.7K lbs
3 Lhoist Na 3.2K lbs

Cities in Ste. Genevieve (5)

Sainte Genevieve
2 facilities · 0 water
Bloomsdale
1 facilities · 1 water
Ste Genevieve
0 facilities · 5 water
St Genevieve
0 facilities · 1 water
St Mary
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri?
Ste. Genevieve, MO has an environmental risk score of 33/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 7 water systems on record. 2 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Ste. Genevieve?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Ste. Genevieve, MO in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Ste. Genevieve?
Ste. Genevieve, MO has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.2M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Ste. Genevieve?
In 2024, Ste. Genevieve, MO recorded a median AQI of 43 and a peak AQI of 100. 91% 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 Ste. Genevieve?
Ste. Genevieve, MO has 7 EPA-regulated water systems. 2 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 Ste. Genevieve?
Environmental compliance in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Missouri 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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