Whitman, WA

Low Risk (13/100)

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 Whitman in Washington · Population: 47,042

TRI sites such as Coleman Oil Co Stateline Plant; Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc; Poe Asphalt Paving Inc.; SDWIS systems such as PULLMAN WATER DEPARTMENT CITY OF; COLFAX WATER DEPARTMENT CITY OF; PALOUSE WATER DEPT CITY OF anchor Whitman, WA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 13/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Coleman Oil Co Stateline Plant; Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc; Poe Asphalt Paving Inc. are among the largest Form R filers reporting in Whitman; no SDWIS system here carries an active health-based flag. AQS median AQI 20 / peak 97 in 2024.

Burden score 13/100 (Low 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 Whitman -- 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 Whitman, WA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-2.4%

3 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-2.4%

574 lb → 561 lb, every facility that filed

  • Whitman, WA's total reported releases fell from 574 lb in 2022 to 561 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Whitman, WA's air releases fell from 570 lb in 2022 to 548 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
47,042
TRI Facilities
3
Water Systems
18
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
1.2K 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 310 (85%) 56 0 97
2023 323 (88%) 40 0 326
2022 306 (84%) 55 0 190
2021 310 (85%) 45 5 218
2020 335 (92%) 23 1 237
2024 Good Air Quality: 85% of days
Median AQI: 20

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 Washington, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (18)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
PULLMAN WATER DEPARTMENT CITY OF 31,315 0
COLFAX WATER DEPARTMENT CITY OF 3,507 0
PALOUSE WATER DEPT CITY OF 1,298 0
TEKOA CITY OF 1,076 0
ROSALIA TOWN OF 831 0
GARFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT 694 0
FAIRFIELD TOWN OF 643 0
COLTON WATER DEPARTMENT 632 0
ALBION WATER DEPT 600 0
OAKESDALE TOWN OF 492 0
UNIONTOWN WATER WORKS 366 0
LACROSSE TOWN OF 297 0
MALDEN WATER DEPT 215 0
STEPTOE WATER/SEWER DISTRICT 210 0
FARMINGTON WATER DEPT 165 0
LAMONT WATER SYSTEM 136 0
SUNSET MOBILE COURT 51 0
WILLIAMS LAKE BEACH CLUB 45 0

TRI Facilities (3)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Coleman Oil Co Stateline Plant 1.0K lbs
2 Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc 120 lbs
3 Poe Asphalt Paving Inc. 53 lbs

Cities in Whitman (12)

Pullman
3 facilities · 2 water
Tekoa
0 facilities · 4 water
Albion
0 facilities · 2 water
Colfax
0 facilities · 2 water
Rosalia
0 facilities · 2 water
Colton
0 facilities · 1 water
Farmington
0 facilities · 1 water
Lacrosse
0 facilities · 1 water
Lamont
0 facilities · 1 water
Oaksdale
0 facilities · 1 water
Palouse
0 facilities · 1 water
Uniontown
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Whitman, Washington?
Whitman, WA has an environmental risk score of 13/100 (Low Risk), based on 3 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 18 water systems on record. No water systems have current health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Whitman?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Whitman, WA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Whitman?
Whitman, WA has 3 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.2K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Whitman?
In 2024, Whitman, WA recorded a median AQI of 20 and a peak AQI of 97. 85% 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 Whitman?
Whitman, WA has 18 EPA-regulated water systems. No health-based violations are currently on record. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Whitman?
Environmental compliance in Whitman, Washington is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Washington 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