Walworth, WI

Moderate Risk (49/100)

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 Walworth in Wisconsin · Population: 105,447

TRI sites such as Plymouth Tube Trent Plant; Brunk Industries Inc.; Getzen Co Inc.; SDWIS systems such as WHITEWATER WATERWORKS; ELKHORN WATERWORKS; DELAVAN WATERWORKS; NPL sites such as Delavan Municipal Well #4 anchor Walworth, WI's EPA extract. Derived burden score 49/100 (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 Walworth include ELKHORN WATERWORKS; BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF; WILLIAMS BAY WATERWORKS, while Plymouth Tube Trent Plant leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 42 / peak 100 in 2024.

Burden score 49/100 (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 Walworth -- 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 Walworth, WI: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-17.3%

20 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-30.3%

39.3 thousand lb → 27.4 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.

  • Walworth, WI's total reported releases fell from 33.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 27.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Walworth, WI's off-site transfers fell from 21.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 17.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Walworth, WI's air releases fell from 10.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 9.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Walworth, WI's chemicals reported fell from 20 in 2022 to 19 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
105,447
TRI Facilities
22
Water Systems
22
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
186.2K 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 169 (82%) 37 0 100
2023 138 (68%) 48 17 143
2022 181 (91%) 16 3 105
2021 184 (83%) 36 1 101
2020 180 (91%) 14 4 136
2024 Good Air Quality: 82% of days
Median AQI: 42

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 Wisconsin, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (22)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
WHITEWATER WATERWORKS 14,000 0
ELKHORN WATERWORKS 10,317 26
DELAVAN WATERWORKS 9,028 0
EAST TROY WATERWORKS 5,054 0
BLOOMFIELD, VILLAGE OF 4,071 8
LAKE COMO SANITARY DIST 1 3,038 0
WILLIAMS BAY WATERWORKS 2,601 1
WALWORTH WATERWORKS 2,304 1
GENEVA NATIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICES 2,250 0
DARIEN WATERWORKS 1,573 0
SHARON WATERWORKS 1,549 6
INTERLAKEN RESORT AND VILLAGE 500 2
COUNTY LINE ESTATES 240 2
TROY CENTER SANITARY DISTRICT 170 0
CAPRON MHP 90 0
TOWN HALL APTS 90 0
INSPIRATION MINISTRIES & MEADOWS APTS 80 0
VINTAGE ON THE PONDS 60 0
WOLFS MOBILE HOMES 40 0
EAST TROY S D 3 40 2
ELIZABETH MANOR APTS 30 0
SNUG HARBOR INN MHP 30 0

TRI Facilities (22)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Plymouth Tube Trent Plant 89.1K lbs
2 Brunk Industries Inc. 31.0K lbs
3 Getzen Co Inc. 22.6K lbs
4 Hudapack Metal Treating Inc 18.9K lbs
5 Conagra Foods Packaged Foods LLC 16.4K lbs
6 Hexpol - Whitewater 3.4K lbs
7 Stellana US 1.4K lbs
8 Usg Interiors LLC 1.3K lbs
9 R&l Spring Co 1.1K lbs
10 Usg Structural Technologies LLC 460 lbs
11 Wisconsin Precision Casting Corp 113 lbs
12 Precision Plus Inc. 102 lbs
13 Wisconsin Precision Casting Corp 93 lbs
14 Applied Material Solutions Inc 40 lbs
15 Coperion Process Solutions LLC 18 lbs
16 Spx Flow US LLC 13 lbs
17 Pentair Flow Technologies 5 lbs
18 Exacto LLC 5 lbs
19 Spx Flow US LLC 4 lbs
20 Professional Power Products Inc 0 lbs
21 Intertractor America Corp 0 lbs
22 Iseli Precision LLC 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Delavan Municipal Well #4 NPL Site 28.90

Cities in Walworth (11)

Elkhorn
5 facilities · 2 water
Delavan
4 facilities · 3 water
Lake Geneva
4 facilities · 3 water
Walworth
2 facilities · 3 water
East Troy
2 facilities · 2 water
Darien
2 facilities · 1 water
Sharon
1 facilities · 1 water
Genoa City
0 facilities · 1 water
Pell Lake
0 facilities · 1 water
Troy Center
0 facilities · 1 water
Williams Bay
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Walworth, Wisconsin?
Walworth, WI has an environmental risk score of 49/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 22 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 22 water systems on record. 8 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Walworth?
Yes, Walworth, WI 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 Walworth?
Walworth, WI has 22 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 186.2K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Walworth?
In 2024, Walworth, WI recorded a median AQI of 42 and a peak AQI of 100. 82% 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 Walworth?
Walworth, WI has 22 EPA-regulated water systems. 8 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 Walworth?
Environmental compliance in Walworth, Wisconsin is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Wisconsin 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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