Weston, WY

Moderate Risk (33/100)

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 Weston in Wyoming · Population: 6,835

TRI sites such as Wyoming Refining Co; SDWIS systems such as NEWCASTLE, CITY OF; UPTON, TOWN OF; SALT CREEK WATER DISTRICT anchor Weston, WY's EPA extract. Derived burden score 33/100 (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 Weston include NEWCASTLE, CITY OF; UPTON, TOWN OF; WEST END WATER DISTRICT, while Wyoming Refining Co leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 39 / peak 136 in 2024.

Burden score 33/100 (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 Weston -- 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 Weston, WY: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+17.5%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+17.5%

14.3 thousand lb → 16.8 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Weston, WY's total reported releases rose from 14.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 16.8 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Weston, WY's air releases rose from 10.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 12.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Weston, WY's water releases fell from 739 lb in 2022 to 571 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Weston, WY's land releases rose from 3.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 3.5 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
6,835
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
9
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
76.4K 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 320 (88%) 40 5 136
2023 315 (91%) 32 0 90
2022 344 (95%) 19 0 64
2021 282 (82%) 61 0 100
2020 323 (92%) 29 1 119
2024 Good Air Quality: 88% of days
Unhealthy days: 5
Median AQI: 39

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 Wyoming, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (9)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
NEWCASTLE, CITY OF 3,595 1
UPTON, TOWN OF 1,100 1
SALT CREEK WATER DISTRICT 600 0
WEST END WATER DISTRICT 225 1
OSAGE WATER DISTRICT 200 1
CAMBRIA I&S DISTRICT 148 0
WATER UNLIMITED, INCORPORATED 144 1
CANYON IMPROVEMENT & SERVICE DISTRICT 79 0
SUNSET RANCH WATER DISTRICT 70 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Wyoming Refining Co 76.4K lbs

Cities in Weston (3)

Newcastle
1 facilities · 7 water
Osage
0 facilities · 1 water
Upton
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Weston, Wyoming?
Weston, WY has an environmental risk score of 33/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 9 water systems on record. 5 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Weston?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Weston, WY in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Weston?
Weston, WY has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 76.4K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Weston?
In 2024, Weston, WY recorded a median AQI of 39 and a peak AQI of 136. 88% 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 Weston?
Weston, WY has 9 EPA-regulated water systems. 5 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 Weston?
Environmental compliance in Weston, Wyoming is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Wyoming 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