Washington, OR

High Risk (65/100)

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 Oregon · Population: 600,266

TRI sites such as Analog Devices Inc. Beaverton; Intel Corp-Ronler Acres Campus; Pacific Foods; SDWIS systems such as TUALATIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT; HILLSBORO, CITY OF; BEAVERTON, CITY OF anchor Washington, OR's EPA extract. Derived burden score 65/100 (High 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 LA WATER CO-OP; BANKS WATER DEPARTMENT; HILLSBORO-CHERRY GROVE, while Analog Devices Inc. Beaverton leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 33 / peak 105 in 2024.

Burden score 65/100 (High 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, OR: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-49.7%

37 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-49.7%

457.1 thousand lb → 229.7 thousand lb, every facility that filed

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

  • Washington, OR's total reported releases fell from 456.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 229.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, OR's off-site transfers fell from 354.6 thousand lb in 2022 to 144.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, OR's air releases fell from 102.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 85.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, OR's chemicals reported fell from 37 in 2022 to 34 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
600,266
TRI Facilities
42
Water Systems
38
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 309 (84%) 55 2 105
2023 269 (74%) 94 2 115
2022 244 (67%) 118 1 164
2021 276 (76%) 89 0 100
2020 265 (72%) 91 2 595
2024 Good Air Quality: 84% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
Median AQI: 33

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 (38)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
TUALATIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT 224,600 0
HILLSBORO, CITY OF 92,632 0
BEAVERTON, CITY OF 88,045 0
TIGARD, CITY OF 62,500 0
TUALATIN, CITY OF 28,106 0
FOREST GROVE, CITY OF 26,838 0
SHERWOOD, CITY OF 19,885 0
CORNELIUS, CITY OF 14,490 0
RALEIGH WATER DISTRICT 4,500 0
NORTH PLAINS WATER DEPARTMENT 3,663 0
LA WATER CO-OP 2,500 1
BANKS WATER DEPARTMENT 2,070 2
HILLSBORO-CHERRY GROVE 1,628 2
PALATINE HILL WATER DISTRICT 1,500 0
GASTON, CITY OF 625 0
FIR GROVE HOMEOWNERS ASSN 450 0
STAR SATELLITE IMPROV DIST 400 0
SOUTH HILLS WATER SYSTEM 250 0
LAURELWOOD WATER USERS 200 8
TIMBER WATER ASSOCIATION 180 2
PARRETT MOUNTAIN VIEW ESTATES 155 0
COUNTRY SQUIRE ESTATES 150 0
MAPLE GROVE ESTATES 115 0
BERKELEY ESTATES 94 0
WOLSBORN FARMS WATER DISTRICT 92 2
COUNTRY VILLA MOBILE ESTATES 90 0
DUNN COURT DUPLEXES 88 20
STEEVES MOBILE CITY 80 0
LAKEVIEW TRAILER PARK 70 0
WOODBURN MOBILE ESTATES 70 1
TOTEM VILLAGE MHP 70 0
WEST LAUREL ACRES WATER CO 65 1
HAT ROCK MOBILE COURT 60 0
LAUREL ACRES WATER CO INC 50 7
RAINBOW ENDS WATER SYSTEM 50 0
HOGG HEAVEN MHP 40 1
THURSTON OAKS MHP 38 0
JOINT WATER COMMISSION 0 0

TRI Facilities (42)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Analog Devices Inc. Beaverton 418.2K lbs
2 Intel Corp-Ronler Acres Campus 283.6K lbs
3 Pacific Foods 200.9K lbs
4 Tokyo Ohka Kogyo America Inc 189.0K lbs
5 Quantumclean 111.0K lbs
6 Intel Corp-Aloha Campus 80.9K lbs
7 Ttm Technologies N.a. LLC 31.1K lbs
8 Dynic USA 30.5K lbs
9 Qorvo US Inc. 23.4K lbs
10 Glacier Northwest Inc Hillsboro Ready-Mix Plant 22.4K lbs
11 Dmh Inc 20.3K lbs
12 Pioneer Metal Finishing 17.1K lbs
13 Anodize Solutions 15.0K lbs
14 Cascade Columbia Distribution 7.0K lbs
15 Valmont Coatings - Pacific States Galvanizing 5.5K lbs
16 High Bar Brands LLC 3.0K lbs
17 Jireh Semiconductor Inc 2.1K lbs
18 Westak of Oregon 1.4K lbs
19 American Precision Industries 1.1K lbs
20 Stimson Lumber Co. - Gaston 1.1K lbs
21 Jae Oregon 776 lbs
22 Coffee Lake Concrete 299 lbs
23 Hillsboro Concrete 224 lbs
24 Northstar Chemical 162 lbs
25 Jsr Micro Inc. 90 lbs
26 Maxtek Components Corp. 64 lbs
27 Agilyx 55 lbs
28 Permapost Products Inc 10 lbs
29 Fusion Ems Aka Quality Production Ltd. 10 lbs
30 Portable Ready Mix - Hillsboro 9 lbs
31 Tektronix Inc 7 lbs
32 Knife River Farmington Asphalt 1 lbs
33 Sure Power Inc. 1 lbs
34 Axiom Electronics LLC 0 lbs
35 Fiskars Brands Gerber Legendary Blades Div 0 lbs
36 Vanguard Ems Inc 0 lbs
37 Griffith Polymers 0 lbs
38 Gaylord Industries 0 lbs
39 Sheldon Manufacturing Inc. 0 lbs
40 Epson Portland Inc. 0 lbs
41 Fought & Co Inc 0 lbs
42 Chemstation of Oregon 0 lbs

Cities in Washington (12)

Hillsboro
15 facilities · 7 water
Tualatin
10 facilities · 2 water
Beaverton
5 facilities · 7 water
Sherwood
3 facilities · 2 water
Forest Grove
3 facilities · 1 water
Tigard
2 facilities · 2 water
Cornelius
1 facilities · 3 water
Gaston
1 facilities · 3 water
Aloha
1 facilities · 1 water
Banks
0 facilities · 2 water
North Plains
0 facilities · 1 water
Timber
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Washington, Oregon?
Washington, OR has an environmental risk score of 65/100 (High Risk), based on 42 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 38 water systems on record. 11 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Washington?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Washington, OR in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Washington?
Washington, OR has 42 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 Washington?
In 2024, Washington, OR recorded a median AQI of 33 and a peak AQI of 105. 84% 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, OR has 38 EPA-regulated water systems. 11 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, 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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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro