Taney, MO

Low Risk (22/100)

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 Taney in Missouri · Population: 56,382

TRI sites such as Concrete Co of the Ozarks- Branson East; Royal Oak Enterprises-Branson; SDWIS systems such as BRANSON PWS; TANEY COUNTY PWSD 2; TANEY COUNTY PWSD 3 anchor Taney, MO's EPA extract. Derived burden score 22/100 (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 Taney include COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS; BULL CREEK VILLAGE; GOBBLERS KNOB MHP, while Concrete Co of the Ozarks- Branson East leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 26 / peak 73 in 2024.

Burden score 22/100 (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 Taney -- 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.

County population (Census ACS)
56,382
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
45
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
90 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 104 (89%) 13 0 73
2023 88 (84%) 17 0 75
2022 106 (90%) 12 0 71
2021 102 (86%) 16 0 86
2020 113 (93%) 9 0 62
2024 Good Air Quality: 89% 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 Missouri, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (45)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
BRANSON PWS 12,640 0
TANEY COUNTY PWSD 2 6,250 0
TANEY COUNTY PWSD 3 6,000 0
FORSYTH PWS 2,730 0
TANEY COUNTY PWSD 1 2,000 0
MERRIAM WOODS PWS 1,839 0
COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS 1,700 1
ROCKAWAY BEACH PWS 841 0
MEADOW RIDGE SUBDIVISION 710 0
TREEHOUSE CONDOMINIUMS 445 0
BULL CREEK VILLAGE 400 1
SYCAMORE RIDGE SUBDIVISION 250 0
PARADISE POINT RESORT LLC 250 0
GOBBLERS KNOB MHP 230 1
TWIN ISLAND HGTS HOME OWNERS ASSN 200 0
WILDERNESS MOUNTAIN LODGE 200 0
COUNTRY FARM ESTATES HOA INC 183 0
BRANSON CREEK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 175 0
CLEAR WATER ACRES SUBD 175 0
OZARK PARK ESTATES 150 5
CLEVENGER BRANCH MEMBERS CORP 150 1
CEDAR SHORES RANCH ESTATES 114 0
BRANSON VIEW ESTATES 113 0
RED CEDAR PT HOMEOWNERS ASSN INC 90 1
MISSOURI RV PARK 90 0
DEER RUN APTS 90 6
TANEYCOMO HIGHLANDS SUBD INC 85 0
PATTERSON DUCK CLUB POA 83 0
TANEY COUNTY PWSD 2 CEDAR MEADOWS 75 0
STONECROFT CONFERENCE CENTER 60 0
WALKER MHP 52 0
TABLE ROCK HEIGHTS WATER COMPANY 50 0
MEADOWOOD ESTATES SUBD 50 0
FALL CREEK HEIGHTS SUBD 50 0
WALL EYE HAVEN MHP 50 4
OAK BROOK ESTATES 40 1
OAK GROVE TRAILER PARK 40 0
OASIS AT OZARK PARK LLC 35 5
KINGDOM HEIGHTS 35 5
HIDEAWAY MHP 35 0
BLUE RIDGE ESTATES SUBD 34 0
CAPS COVE SUBD 30 0
GREEN ACRES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 30 14
LAKESIDE MOUNTAIN MANOR 30 1
TWILITE HOME SITES 28 2

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Concrete Co of the Ozarks- Branson East 90 lbs
2 Royal Oak Enterprises-Branson 0 lbs

Cities in Taney (14)

Branson
1 facilities · 15 water
Hollister
1 facilities · 12 water
Forsyth
0 facilities · 6 water
Kirbyville
0 facilities · 2 water
Kissee Mills
0 facilities · 2 water
Powersite
0 facilities · 2 water
Ridgedale
0 facilities · 2 water
Bull Creek
0 facilities · 1 water
Merriam Woods
0 facilities · 1 water
Point Lookout
0 facilities · 1 water
Ridgeland
0 facilities · 1 water
Rockaway Beach
0 facilities · 1 water
Taneyville
0 facilities · 1 water
Walnut Shade
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Taney, Missouri?
Taney, MO has an environmental risk score of 22/100 (Low Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 45 water systems on record. 14 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Taney?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Taney, MO in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Taney?
Taney, MO has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 90 lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Taney?
In 2024, Taney, MO recorded a median AQI of 26 and a peak AQI of 73. 89% 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 Taney?
Taney, MO has 45 EPA-regulated water systems. 14 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 Taney?
Environmental compliance in Taney, 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro