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Wallowa, OR

Low Risk (8/100)

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 Wallowa in Oregon · Population: 7,532

SDWIS systems such as ENTERPRISE, CITY OF; JOSEPH, CITY OF; WALLOWA, CITY OF; NPL sites such as Joseph Forest Products anchor Wallowa, OR's EPA extract. Derived burden score 8/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

No TRI Form R facilities sit in Wallowa in this extract; water coverage still lists ENTERPRISE, CITY OF; JOSEPH, CITY OF; WALLOWA, CITY OF. AQS monitors logged median AQI 23 / peak 125 in 2024.

Burden score 8/100 (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 Wallowa -- 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)
7,532
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
6
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
0 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 283 (80%) 71 1 125
2023 315 (86%) 50 0 82
2022 270 (79%) 65 3 195
2021 280 (77%) 75 6 162
2020 288 (79%) 71 0 222
2024 Good Air Quality: 80% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
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 Oregon, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (6)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
ENTERPRISE, CITY OF 2,107 0
JOSEPH, CITY OF 1,182 4
WALLOWA, CITY OF 840 0
MOSIER, CITY OF 468 0
LOSTINE, CITY OF 350 0
WALLOWA LAKE CO SERVICE DIST 350 0

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Joseph Forest Products Deleted NPL Site 32.60

Cities in Wallowa (4)

Enterprise
0 facilities · 3 water
Joseph
0 facilities · 1 water
Lostine
0 facilities · 1 water
Wallowa
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Wallowa, Oregon? ▼
Wallowa, OR has an environmental risk score of 8/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 6 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Wallowa? ▼
Yes, Wallowa, OR has 1 Superfund site on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations that require long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
How many toxic release facilities are in Wallowa? ▼
Wallowa, OR has 0 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Wallowa? ▼
In 2024, Wallowa, OR recorded a median AQI of 23 and a peak AQI of 125. 80% 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 Wallowa? ▼
Wallowa, OR has 6 EPA-regulated water systems. 1 system has 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 Wallowa? ▼
Environmental compliance in Wallowa, 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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