Stevens, WA

Moderate Risk (43/100)

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 Stevens in Washington · Population: 47,470

TRI sites such as Boise Cascade Wood Products LLC Kettle Falls Plywood; Boise Cascade Wood Products LLC Kettle Falls Lumber; US Cbp Frontier Port of Entry #WA0049; SDWIS systems such as STEVENS CO PUD - SUNCREST; STEVENS CO PUD - DEER LAKE; CHEWELAH WATER DEPT SOUTH; NPL sites such as Midnite Mine; Upper Columbia River anchor Stevens, WA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 43/100 (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 Stevens include WELLPINIT; TWO RIVERS RESORT; MCCOY LAKE, while Boise Cascade Wood Products LLC Kettle Falls Plywood leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 34 / peak 98 in 2024.

Burden score 43/100 (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 Stevens -- 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 Stevens, WA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-5.4%

5 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-5.4%

21.4 thousand lb → 20.2 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Stevens, WA's total reported releases fell from 21.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 20.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Stevens, WA's off-site transfers rose from 484 lb in 2022 to 706 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Stevens, WA's land releases fell from 250 lb in 2022 to 168 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Stevens, WA's chemicals reported rose from 4 in 2022 to 5 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
47,470
TRI Facilities
5
Water Systems
38
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
112.7K 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 257 (70%) 109 0 98
2023 204 (56%) 153 4 271
2022 208 (57%) 149 7 153
2021 203 (56%) 146 6 223
2020 219 (60%) 138 1 957
2024 Good Air Quality: 70% of days
Median AQI: 34

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 (38)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
STEVENS CO PUD - SUNCREST 7,484 0
STEVENS CO PUD - DEER LAKE 2,884 0
CHEWELAH WATER DEPT SOUTH 2,615 0
STEVENS CO PUD - LOON LAKE 2,487 0
STEVENS CO PUD - WAITTS LAKE 1,216 0
STEVENS CO PUD - CLAYTON 725 0
STEVENS CO PUD - VALLEY 550 0
STEVENS CO PUD - SPOKANE LAKE PARK 532 0
WELLPINIT 525 9
STEVENS CO PUD - WEST SHORE 505 0
TWO RIVERS RESORT 480 18
STEVENS CO PUD - RIVERSIDE 365 0
CHEWELAH WATER DEPT NORTH 350 0
MCCOY LAKE 325 8
SPRINGDALE TOWN OF 315 0
MARTHA BOARDMAN 295 67
HUNTERS WATER DISTRICT 290 0
NORTHPORT WATER SYSTEM 290 1
STEVENS CO PUD - ADDY 253 0
STEVENS CO PUD - HALFMOON RANCHOS 216 0
STEVENS CO PUD - JUMP OFF JOE 204 0
COUNTRY VILLA MOBILE PARK 162 1
FORD-NEWHOUSE LANE 160 59
PANORAMA MOBILE HOME PARK 150 0
STEVENS CO PUD - MISSION RIDGE 120 0
LOON LAKE ACRES 111 0
RESERVATION ROAD 110 15
MARBLE WATER SYSTEM 94 2
TIGER TRACTS 90 0
ARDEN HILLS WATER SYSTEM 80 3
STEVENS CO PUD - ECHO ESTATES 75 0
STEVENS CO PUD - RIVER PARK ESTATES 66 0
STEVENS CO PUD - DOLOMITE 60 0
STEVENS CO PUD - DENISON 60 0
EVANS WATER SYSTEM 47 0
WILLIAMS LAKE ROAD SUBDIVISION 40 0
DOMINION VIEW WATER ASSN 37 0
SOLAR PINES WATER ASSN 36 0

TRI Facilities (5)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Boise Cascade Wood Products LLC Kettle Falls Plywood 108.4K lbs
2 Boise Cascade Wood Products LLC Kettle Falls Lumber 1.7K lbs
3 US Cbp Frontier Port of Entry #WA0049 1.6K lbs
4 Vaagen Brothers Lumber 863 lbs
5 Hewes Marine Co Inc. 83 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Midnite Mine NPL Site 50.00
Upper Columbia River NPL Site 51.15

Cities in Stevens (8)

Colville
2 facilities · 7 water
Kettle Falls
2 facilities · 1 water
Northport
1 facilities · 2 water
Loon Lake
0 facilities · 20 water
Wellpinit
0 facilities · 6 water
Chewelah
0 facilities · 3 water
Springdale
0 facilities · 1 water
Upper Columbia River
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Stevens, Washington?
Stevens, WA has an environmental risk score of 43/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 5 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 38 water systems on record. 10 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Stevens?
Yes, Stevens, WA has 2 Superfund sites on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations that require long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
How many toxic release facilities are in Stevens?
Stevens, WA has 5 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 112.7K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Stevens?
In 2024, Stevens, WA recorded a median AQI of 34 and a peak AQI of 98. 70% 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 Stevens?
Stevens, WA has 38 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 Stevens?
Environmental compliance in Stevens, 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro