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Turner, SD

Moderate Risk (37/100)

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 Turner in South Dakota · Population: 8,772

TRI sites such as Nugen Energy LLC; Poet Biorefining - Chancellor; SDWIS systems such as TM RURAL WATER DISTRICT; PARKER; CENTERVILLE anchor Turner, SD's EPA extract. Derived burden score 37/100 (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 Turner include PARKER; CENTERVILLE; VIBORG, while Nugen Energy LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 37/100 (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 Turner -- 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 Turner, SD: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-22.7%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-22.7%

41.2 thousand lb → 31.8 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Turner, SD's total reported releases fell from 41.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 31.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Turner, SD's air releases fell from 41.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 31.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
8,772
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
7
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
200.9K lbs

Water Systems (7)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
TM RURAL WATER DISTRICT 4,250 0
PARKER 1,025 2
CENTERVILLE 918 3
MARION 894 0
VIBORG 814 2
HURLEY 379 1
CHANCELLOR 266 3

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Nugen Energy LLC 105.2K lbs
2 Poet Biorefining - Chancellor 95.6K lbs

Cities in Turner (6)

Chancellor
1 facilities · 1 water
Marion
1 facilities · 1 water
Parker
0 facilities · 2 water
Centerville
0 facilities · 1 water
Hurley
0 facilities · 1 water
Viborg
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Turner, South Dakota? ▼
Turner, SD has an environmental risk score of 37/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 7 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Turner? ▼
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Turner, SD in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Turner? ▼
Turner, SD has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 200.9K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Turner? ▼
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Turner, SD. 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 Turner? ▼
Turner, SD has 7 EPA-regulated water systems. 5 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 Turner? ▼
Environmental compliance in Turner, South Dakota is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the South 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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