Washington, UT

Moderate Risk (34/100)

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 Utah · Population: 189,827

TRI sites such as Staker & Parson Cos St George Ready-Mix & Asphalt; Dfa Dairy Brands Ice Cream LLC DBA Meadow Gold Ice Cream; S&s Steel Fabrication; SDWIS systems such as ST GEORGE CITY WATER SYSTEM; WASHINGTON CITY; HURRICANE CITY anchor Washington, UT's EPA extract. Derived burden score 34/100 (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 ST GEORGE CITY WATER SYSTEM; HILDALE - COLORADO CITY; DIAMOND VALLEY ACRES, while Staker & Parson Cos St George Ready-Mix & Asphalt leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 44 / peak 108 in 2024.

Burden score 34/100 (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, UT: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-71.3%

6 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-71.3%

6.1 thousand lb → 1.8 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.

  • Washington, UT's total reported releases fell from 6.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, UT's land releases fell from 4.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 22 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Washington, UT's off-site transfers fell from 1.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
189,827
TRI Facilities
7
Water Systems
42
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
16.7K 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 278 (76%) 86 2 108
2023 291 (80%) 74 0 90
2022 288 (79%) 77 0 97
2021 256 (70%) 106 2 163
2020 276 (75%) 87 3 112
2024 Good Air Quality: 76% of days
Unhealthy days: 2
Median AQI: 44

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 Utah, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (42)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
ST GEORGE CITY WATER SYSTEM 105,240 2
WASHINGTON CITY 45,865 0
HURRICANE CITY 25,555 0
IVINS 10,465 0
SANTA CLARA CITY 9,000 0
HILDALE - COLORADO CITY 6,100 6
LA VERKIN CITY WATER SYSTEM 4,500 0
ZION CANYON WATER SYSTEM 3,380 0
ENTERPRISE TOWN WATER SYSTEM 2,200 0
TOQUERVILLE TOWN WATER SYSTEM 1,931 0
VIRGIN 1,512 0
DIAMOND VALLEY ACRES 1,340 11
WINCHESTER HILLS WATER CO 950 0
DAMMERON VALLEY WATER WORKS LLC 885 2
TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY - APPLE VALLEY 815 13
LEEDS DOMESTIC WATER USERS ASSOCIATION 800 1
MOUNTAIN SPRINGS WATER CO 660 1
SPRINGDALE TOWN WATER SYSTEM 529 0
VEYO CULINARY WATER ASSN 500 2
DIXIE DEER SSD 482 0
KWU INC 460 1
WASHINGTON COUNTY WCD - SAND HOLLOW 425 0
KATHERINE HEIGHTS 415 5
ANGELL SPRINGS SSD 358 1
ROCKVILLE PIPELINE CO 240 3
KINGS ROW ESTATES 234 0
ESCALANTE VALLEY SCHOOL 210 3
NEW HARMONY WATER SYSTEM 200 2
WASHINGTON COUNTY WCD - COTTAM 130 0
CHIEF SLEEP EASY TP 124 2
HARMONY HEIGHTS WATER COMPANY 120 1
GUNLOCK SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT 118 5
PINE VALLEY MT FARMS 100 0
SPRING CREEK MHP 82 0
CANYONS RV RESORT 80 0
NORTH VALLEY RANCHES SUB 78 22
TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY - CANAAN 62 3
EAGLES LANDING 50 1
PINE VALLEY IRRIGATION CO 50 9
CENTRAL CULINARY WATER CO 35 3
WASHINGTON COUNTY WCD - KAYENTA WATER 0 0
WASHINGTON COUNTY WCD - QUAIL LAKE 0 1

TRI Facilities (7)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Staker & Parson Cos St George Ready-Mix & Asphalt 12.8K lbs
2 Dfa Dairy Brands Ice Cream LLC DBA Meadow Gold Ice Cream 3.8K lbs
3 S&s Steel Fabrication 88 lbs
4 St George Steel LLC 58 lbs
5 Sunroc Corp - Fort Pierce Facility 1 lbs
6 Sunroc Corp - Hurricane 0 lbs
7 Pilot Thomas Logistics LLC - St George 0 lbs

Cities in Washington (21)

Saint George
5 facilities · 0 water
Hurricane
2 facilities · 4 water
St George
0 facilities · 10 water
New Harmony
0 facilities · 4 water
Enterprise
0 facilities · 3 water
Apple Valley
0 facilities · 2 water
Ivins
0 facilities · 2 water
Leeds
0 facilities · 2 water
Veyo
0 facilities · 2 water
Washington
0 facilities · 2 water
Brookside
0 facilities · 1 water
Central
0 facilities · 1 water
Dammeron Valley
0 facilities · 1 water
Gunlock
0 facilities · 1 water
Hildale
0 facilities · 1 water
La Verkin
0 facilities · 1 water
Rockville
0 facilities · 1 water
Springdale
0 facilities · 1 water
St George City
0 facilities · 1 water
Toquerville
0 facilities · 1 water
Virgin
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Washington, Utah?
Washington, UT has an environmental risk score of 34/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 7 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 42 water systems on record. 23 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, UT in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Washington?
Washington, UT has 7 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 16.7K 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, UT recorded a median AQI of 44 and a peak AQI of 108. 76% 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, UT has 42 EPA-regulated water systems. 23 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, Utah is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Utah 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