Toole, MT

Low Risk (20/100)

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 Toole in Montana · Population: 5,028

TRI sites such as US Cbp Sweetgrass Port of Entry #MT0025; Ben Taylor Inc Bulk Facility; SDWIS systems such as SHELBY CITY OF; SUNBURST TOWN OF; OILMONT COUNTY WATER DISTRICT anchor Toole, MT's EPA extract. Derived burden score 20/100 (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 Toole include OILMONT COUNTY WATER DISTRICT; SWEETGRASS WATER USERS ASSN; DEVON WATER INC, while US Cbp Sweetgrass Port of Entry #MT0025 leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 20/100 (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 Toole -- 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 Toole, MT: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-100.0%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-100.0%

18 lb → 0 lb, every facility that filed

  • Toole, MT's total reported releases fell from 18 lb in 2022 to 0 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Toole, MT's off-site transfers fell from 18 lb in 2022 to 0 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Toole, MT's chemicals reported rose from 11 in 2022 to 12 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
5,028
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
13
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
466 lbs

Water Systems (13)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
SHELBY CITY OF 3,970 0
SUNBURST TOWN OF 459 0
OILMONT COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 300 11
KEVIN TOWN OF 290 0
GALATA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 200 0
EAGLE CREEK COLONY 125 0
RIMROCK COLONY 124 0
SWEETGRASS WATER USERS ASSN 100 3
HILLSIDE COLONY INC 100 0
NINE MILE CO WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT 90 0
DEVON WATER INC 75 2
BIG ROSE COLONY 75 0
ETHRIDGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 70 0

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 US Cbp Sweetgrass Port of Entry #MT0025 414 lbs
2 Ben Taylor Inc Bulk Facility 52 lbs

Cities in Toole (6)

Shelby
1 facilities · 3 water
Sweet Grass
1 facilities · 2 water
Sunburst
0 facilities · 4 water
Galata
0 facilities · 2 water
Ethridge
0 facilities · 1 water
Kevin
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Toole, Montana?
Toole, MT has an environmental risk score of 20/100 (Low Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 13 water systems on record. 3 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Toole?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Toole, MT in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Toole?
Toole, MT has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 466 lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Toole?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Toole, MT. 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 Toole?
Toole, MT has 13 EPA-regulated water systems. 3 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 Toole?
Environmental compliance in Toole, Montana is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Montana 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