Twin Falls, ID

Moderate Risk (39/100)

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 Twin Falls in Idaho · Population: 92,121

TRI sites such as Amalgamated Sugar Co; Glanbia Foods Inc; Lamb Weston Inc; SDWIS systems such as TWIN FALLS CITY OF; KIMBERLY CITY OF; BUHL CITY OF anchor Twin Falls, ID's EPA extract. Derived burden score 39/100 (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 Twin Falls include KIMBERLY CITY OF; FILER WATER WORKS; HANSEN CITY OF, while Amalgamated Sugar Co leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 23 / peak 158 in 2024.

Burden score 39/100 (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 Twin Falls -- 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 Twin Falls, ID: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+7.9%

5 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+7.9%

484.5 thousand lb → 522.9 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 1 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Twin Falls, ID's total reported releases rose from 484.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 522.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Twin Falls, ID's water releases fell from 16 lb in 2022 to 0 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Twin Falls, ID's off-site transfers rose from 19.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 27.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Twin Falls, ID's land releases rose from 54.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 63.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
92,121
TRI Facilities
7
Water Systems
18
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
3.0M 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 264 (76%) 76 4 158
2023 328 (95%) 16 0 80
2022 280 (79%) 71 1 155
2021 298 (83%) 56 7 144
2020 313 (86%) 44 3 163
2024 Good Air Quality: 76% of days
Unhealthy days: 7
Median AQI: 23

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 Idaho, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (18)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
TWIN FALLS CITY OF 56,121 0
KIMBERLY CITY OF 5,359 3
BUHL CITY OF 4,518 0
FILER WATER WORKS 2,858 23
HANSEN CITY OF 1,200 2
HAGERMAN CITY OF 988 0
CASTLEFORD CITY OF 275 0
HOLLISTER CITY OF 220 0
KANAKA RAPIDS RANCH WATER SYSTEM INC 220 2
ROCK LEDGE ESTATES 150 0
MEANDER POINT SUBD 140 12
ROGERSON WATER DIST 75 1
NIELSONS COUNTRY COURT 70 1
CLEAR LAKE RANCH P U D 54 4
SPORTSMANS RIVER RESORT 50 0
NORTHVIEW SUBDIVISION 47 0
RIVERSIDE TRAILER COURT 35 6
REST EZ RV PARK 25 2

TRI Facilities (7)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Amalgamated Sugar Co 2.4M lbs
2 Glanbia Foods Inc 485.0K lbs
3 Lamb Weston Inc 90.8K lbs
4 Lippert Components - Twin Falls #64 5.8K lbs
5 Chobani Idaho 2.7K lbs
6 Twin Falls Redi-Mix 288 lbs
7 Jd Heiskell & Co 0 lbs

Cities in Twin Falls (9)

Twin Falls
7 facilities · 3 water
Hagerman
0 facilities · 4 water
Buhl
0 facilities · 3 water
Hansen
0 facilities · 2 water
Kimberly
0 facilities · 2 water
Castleford
0 facilities · 1 water
Filer
0 facilities · 1 water
Hollister
0 facilities · 1 water
Rogerson
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Twin Falls, Idaho?
Twin Falls, ID has an environmental risk score of 39/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 7 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 18 water systems on record. 10 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Twin Falls?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Twin Falls, ID in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Twin Falls?
Twin Falls, ID has 7 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3.0M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Twin Falls?
In 2024, Twin Falls, ID recorded a median AQI of 23 and a peak AQI of 158. 76% 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 Twin Falls?
Twin Falls, ID has 18 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 Twin Falls?
Environmental compliance in Twin Falls, Idaho is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Idaho 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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