Umatilla, OR

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 Umatilla in Oregon · Population: 80,087

TRI sites such as Lamb Weston Inc.; Lakeside Foods Inc.; American Rock Products Hermiston; SDWIS systems such as HERMISTON, CITY OF; PENDLETON, CITY OF; UMATILLA, CITY OF anchor Umatilla, OR'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 Umatilla include PENDLETON, CITY OF; CTUIR PWD MISSION; ATHENA, CITY OF, while Lamb Weston Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 38 / peak 117 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 Umatilla -- 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 Umatilla, OR: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+39.8%

7 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+39.8%

324.4 thousand lb → 453.4 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 2 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Umatilla, OR's total reported releases rose from 324.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 453.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Umatilla, OR's air releases fell from 19.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 5.2 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Umatilla, OR's off-site transfers rose from 245.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 401.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Umatilla, OR's land releases fell from 58.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 46.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
80,087
TRI Facilities
10
Water Systems
30
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
1.5M 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 272 (74%) 90 4 117
2023 259 (71%) 103 0 267
2022 244 (67%) 118 3 141
2021 265 (73%) 92 6 169
2020 273 (75%) 85 0 738
2024 Good Air Quality: 74% of days
Unhealthy days: 4
Median AQI: 38

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 Oregon, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (30)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
HERMISTON, CITY OF 20,000 0
PENDLETON, CITY OF 16,996 1
UMATILLA, CITY OF 8,256 0
MILTON-FREEWATER, CITY OF 7,145 0
STANFIELD, CITY OF 2,115 0
PILOT ROCK, CITY OF 1,326 0
CTUIR PWD MISSION 1,310 1
ATHENA, CITY OF 1,238 4
WESTON, CITY OF 714 0
ECHO, CITY OF 632 0
ADAMS WATER DEPT, CITY OF 400 0
VISTA HOME PARK 300 0
CHARLES TRACTS WATER COMPANY 290 0
UKIAH, CITY OF 235 1
HELIX, CITY OF 190 2
RIETH WATER DISTRICT 150 0
HAT ROCK WATER COMPANY 150 17
HERITAGE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 125 0
CHART SUBDIVISION 125 1
SHADY REST MOBILE COURT 110 0
NORTH HILL WATER CORPORATION 100 4
VINCENT WATER COMPANY 90 1
STANFIELD HUTTERIAN 80 0
GREEN MEADOWS WTR CORPORATION 75 0
MCKAY ACRES IMPROVEMENT DIST 75 0
POWER CITY WATER CO-OP 70 0
HALLS TRAILER COURT 60 0
STEWARTS ADDITION 50 0
BLACK MOUNTAIN WATER DISTRICT 43 0
DESIRE FOR HEALING, INC 33 2

TRI Facilities (10)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Lamb Weston Inc. 1.4M lbs
2 Lakeside Foods Inc. 104.8K lbs
3 American Rock Products Hermiston 5.8K lbs
4 Lippert Components Inc. - Plant #27 5.8K lbs
5 US Army National Guard Rees Training Center Ranges 5.4K lbs
6 Grain Craft 0 lbs
7 Clayton Hermiston 0 lbs
8 Chs Hermiston Feed 0 lbs
9 Keystone Rv 0 lbs
10 Keystone Rv 0 lbs

Cities in Umatilla (12)

Hermiston
5 facilities · 8 water
Pendleton
4 facilities · 9 water
Weston
1 facilities · 1 water
Milton-freewater
0 facilities · 2 water
Stanfield
0 facilities · 2 water
Umatilla
0 facilities · 2 water
Adams
0 facilities · 1 water
Athena
0 facilities · 1 water
Echo
0 facilities · 1 water
Helix
0 facilities · 1 water
Pilot Rock
0 facilities · 1 water
Ukiah
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Umatilla, Oregon?
Umatilla, OR has an environmental risk score of 39/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 10 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 30 water systems on record. 10 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Umatilla?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Umatilla, OR in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Umatilla?
Umatilla, OR has 10 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.5M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Umatilla?
In 2024, Umatilla, OR recorded a median AQI of 38 and a peak AQI of 117. 74% 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 Umatilla?
Umatilla, OR has 30 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 Umatilla?
Environmental compliance in Umatilla, Oregon is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Oregon 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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