Wright, MN

Low Risk (24/100)

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 Wright in Minnesota · Population: 145,270

TRI sites such as Dura Supreme; Knife River Albertville Ready Mix; Wsi Industries; SDWIS systems such as Joint Powers Water Board; Buffalo; Monticello anchor Wright, MN's EPA extract. Derived burden score 24/100 (Low 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 Wright include The Meadows, while Dura Supreme leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 41 / peak 110 in 2024.

Burden score 24/100 (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 Wright -- 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 Wright, MN: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-0.6%

6 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-0.6%

42.7 thousand lb → 42.4 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.

  • Wright, MN's total reported releases fell from 42.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 42.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Wright, MN's land releases fell from 230 lb in 2022 to 170 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
145,270
TRI Facilities
8
Water Systems
13
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
197.7K 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 277 (76%) 86 3 110
2023 183 (52%) 145 18 186
2022 278 (78%) 78 0 90
2021 233 (65%) 119 3 193
2020 289 (81%) 67 1 112
2024 Good Air Quality: 76% of days
Unhealthy days: 3
Median AQI: 41

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 Minnesota, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (13)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
Joint Powers Water Board 30,922 0
Buffalo 16,711 0
Monticello 15,087 0
Delano Municipal Utilities 6,564 0
Rockford 4,863 0
Montrose 3,899 0
Annandale 3,430 0
Cokato 2,792 0
Maple Lake 2,215 0
Howard Lake 2,180 0
Waverly 2,100 0
The Meadows 1,000 5
River Terrace Mobile Home Park 250 0

TRI Facilities (8)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Dura Supreme 196.8K lbs
2 Knife River Albertville Ready Mix 599 lbs
3 Wsi Industries 180 lbs
4 Omg Building Products LLC 34 lbs
5 Cemstone - Delano 11 lbs
6 Pengo Attachments 0 lbs
7 Solar Plastics 0 lbs
8 Easiway Systems Inc. 0 lbs

Cities in Wright (11)

Delano
3 facilities · 1 water
Rockford
2 facilities · 0 water
Monticello
1 facilities · 3 water
Albertville
1 facilities · 2 water
Cokato
1 facilities · 1 water
Howard Lake
1 facilities · 1 water
Annandale
0 facilities · 1 water
Buffalo
0 facilities · 1 water
Maple Lake
0 facilities · 1 water
Montrose
0 facilities · 1 water
Waverly
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Wright, Minnesota?
Wright, MN has an environmental risk score of 24/100 (Low Risk), based on 8 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 13 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Wright?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Wright, MN in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Wright?
Wright, MN has 8 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 197.7K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Wright?
In 2024, Wright, MN recorded a median AQI of 41 and a peak AQI of 110. 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 Wright?
Wright, MN has 13 EPA-regulated water systems. 1 system has 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 Wright?
Environmental compliance in Wright, Minnesota is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Minnesota 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