Washington, OK

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 Washington in Oklahoma · Population: 52,895

TRI sites such as Schlumberger Bartlesville Product Center; Superior Cos Inc Machining & Fabrication Div; SDWIS systems such as DEWEY PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY; GRAND LAKE PWA; WASHINGTON CO RWD #2; NPL sites such as National Zinc Corp. anchor Washington, OK'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 Washington include DEWEY PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY; GRAND LAKE PWA; WASHINGTON CO RWD #2, while Schlumberger Bartlesville Product Center leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 47 / peak 156 in 2024.

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 Washington -- 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 Washington, OK: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-26.7%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-26.7%

65.0 thousand lb → 47.6 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Washington, OK's total reported releases fell from 65.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 47.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, OK's air releases rose from 204 lb in 2022 to 270 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, OK's off-site transfers fell from 64.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 47.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
52,895
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
15
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
115.5K 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 182 (57%) 128 7 156
2021 168 (49%) 170 7 139
2020 232 (67%) 111 1 101
2024 Good Air Quality: 57% of days
Unhealthy days: 8
Median AQI: 47

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 Oklahoma, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (15)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
DEWEY PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY 3,490 16
GRAND LAKE PWA 2,800 7
WASHINGTON CO RWD #2 2,250 3
WASHINGTON CO RWD #1 1,375 0
OSAGE CO RWD # 1 930 3
WASHINGTON CO RWD #5 900 4
LE ANN WATER 750 13
COPAN PWA 733 108
RAMONA PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY 564 11
NOWATA CO RW & S DIST #1 500 3
OCHELATA UTILITY AUTHORITY 494 1
OSAGE CO RWD #18 (EVERGREEN) 302 61
WASHINGTON CO RWD #7 258 22
BAR-DEW WATER ASSOC INC 130 1
BRANSON MOUNTAIN VILLAGE 30 0

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Schlumberger Bartlesville Product Center 115.5K lbs
2 Superior Cos Inc Machining & Fabrication Div 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
National Zinc Corp. Proposed NPL Site 50.00

Cities in Washington (5)

Bartlesville
2 facilities · 6 water
Ochelata
0 facilities · 6 water
Ramona
0 facilities · 4 water
Dewey
0 facilities · 3 water
Copan
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Washington, Oklahoma?
Washington, OK has an environmental risk score of 37/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 15 water systems on record. 13 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Washington?
Yes, Washington, OK 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 Washington?
Washington, OK has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 115.5K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Washington?
In 2024, Washington, OK recorded a median AQI of 47 and a peak AQI of 156. 57% 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 Washington?
Washington, OK has 15 EPA-regulated water systems. 13 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 Washington?
Environmental compliance in Washington, Oklahoma is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Oklahoma 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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