Yamhill, OR

Moderate Risk (50/100)

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 Yamhill in Oregon · Population: 108,122

TRI sites such as Cascade Steel Rolling Mills Inc; M&w Fiberglass Inc; Federal Correctional Institution Sheridan; SDWIS systems such as MCMINNVILLE WATER & LIGHT; NEWBERG, CITY OF; SHERIDAN, CITY OF; NPL sites such as Taylor Lumber and Treating anchor Yamhill, OR's EPA extract. Derived burden score 50/100 (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 Yamhill include LAFAYETTE, CITY OF; DUNDEE, CITY OF; DAYTON, CITY OF, while Cascade Steel Rolling Mills Inc leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 50/100 (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 Yamhill -- 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 Yamhill, OR: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+103.7%

9 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+103.7%

477.2 thousand lb → 972.1 thousand lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 1 facility filed for the first time and 0 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Yamhill, OR's total reported releases rose from 477.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 972.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Yamhill, OR's water releases rose from 17 lb in 2022 to 38 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Yamhill, OR's off-site transfers rose from 461.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 954.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Yamhill, OR's chemicals reported fell from 20 in 2022 to 16 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
108,122
TRI Facilities
15
Water Systems
69
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
3.0M lbs

Water Systems (69)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
MCMINNVILLE WATER & LIGHT 34,515 0
NEWBERG, CITY OF 25,138 0
SHERIDAN, CITY OF 6,494 0
LAFAYETTE, CITY OF 4,423 9
DUNDEE, CITY OF 2,960 2
PERRYDALE DOMESTIC WTR ASSN 2,655 0
DAYTON, CITY OF 2,535 1
GRAND RONDE COMMUNITY WTR ASSN 2,500 1
CARLTON, CITY OF 2,270 4
WILLAMINA, CITY OF 2,239 0
AMITY, CITY OF 1,810 3
YAMHILL, CITY OF 1,199 1
VALLEY VIEW WATER DISTRICT 1,034 0
HILAND WC - SHADY COVE 1,000 0
SOUTHWOOD PARK WATER DISTRICT 900 1
BUELL-RED PRAIRIE WD 800 4
HILAND WC - PENTICTON/COLLEGE PARK 710 7
HILAND WC - ILLAHE GOLF CLUB ESTATES 561 4
HILAND WC - ECHO MOUNTAIN 362 2
SUNSTONE - BOULDER CREEK 350 4
DELPHIAN SCHOOL 350 0
BURLINGTON WATER DISTRICT 340 0
ROCK CREEK WATER DISTRICT 300 4
HILAND WC - LOMBARD 300 8
COVE ORCHARD WATER ASSOCIATION 300 0
LAKEWOOD HOMEOWNERS 289 0
SUNSTONE - BEAR CREEK 275 3
NORTHWEST NEWBERG WATER ASSN 250 0
ARROWHEAD MOBILE HOME PARK 220 0
LORNA WATER DISTRICT 212 0
SOUTH COAST WATER COMPANY 200 1
HILAND WC - WESTWOOD 200 3
OTTER ROCK WATER DISTRICT 175 2
HILAND WC - SHADOW WOOD 175 2
HILAND WC - RIVERBEND 172 8
BEVERLY BEACH WATER DISTRICT 152 1
LAKESHORE WATER COMPANY 135 0
SUNNY ACRES WATER DISTRICT 130 0
CSWA CHEHALEM SPRINGS 130 28
PLEASANT VIEW WATER CO 120 0
HIDDEN MEADOWS WATER ASSN INC 110 3
VALLEY VIEW WATER CO-OP 99 0
TOOLEY WATER DISTRICT 97 20
ROCK OF AGES REST HOME 97 0
EAST YAMHILL RURAL WD 90 0
OXBERG WATER SYSTEM #1 90 2
CHEHALEM VALLEY WATER ASSN 75 0
HILAND WC - HELTON 75 0
SEA CREST 72 8
CHEHALEM MTN SUN RIDGE WATER CO 70 2
JUNIPINE ACRES 70 1
FOX RIDGE WATER CO 60 1
WEST YAMHILL WATER COMPANY 56 0
HILAND WC - HERITAGE WATER COMPANY 55 0
LAURELWOOD WATER ASSOC 50 0
SOUTH YAMHILL WATER DISTRICT 40 0
CSWA OLIVER SPRING 40 7
RED HILLS ESTATES 39 0
SPRINGBROOK WATER ASSOCIATION 38 1
HILAND WC - HILLVIEW 38 0
LUNNVILLE WATER DISTRICT 32 0
HILAND WC - FRYER HILL 32 0
CHEHALEM TERRACE WATER COMPANY 30 0
SUNNYCREST MEADOWS WS 29 0
ROTH DEVELOPMENT 27 0
HILAND WC - WYLAND 25 0
HILAND WC - WILDERNESS 20 3
HILAND WC - STABLES 20 0
JOHNSON CREEK WATER SERVICE 0 4

TRI Facilities (15)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Cascade Steel Rolling Mills Inc 2.9M lbs
2 M&w Fiberglass Inc 64.3K lbs
3 Federal Correctional Institution Sheridan 1.3K lbs
4 Ultimate Rb 1.2K lbs
5 Zieman Manufacturing-McMinnville Plant 107 457 lbs
6 Tms International LLC 147 lbs
7 A-Dec Inc. 127 lbs
8 Stella-Jones Corp 50 lbs
9 Glacier Northwest Inc. - Newberg Ready Mix 10 lbs
10 Glacier Northwest Inc - McMinnville Ready Mix 6 lbs
11 McMinnville Concrete 2 lbs
12 Knife River Dayton Asphalt 0 lbs
13 Skyline Homes 0 lbs
14 Ppm Technologies Holdings LLC 0 lbs
15 3D Plastics Inc. 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Taylor Lumber and Treating NPL Site 71.78

Cities in Yamhill (12)

Mcminnville
7 facilities · 2 water
Newberg
4 facilities · 46 water
Sheridan
2 facilities · 3 water
Dundee
1 facilities · 2 water
Dayton
1 facilities · 1 water
Yamhill
0 facilities · 8 water
Amity
0 facilities · 2 water
Grand Ronde
0 facilities · 2 water
Carlton
0 facilities · 1 water
Lafayette
0 facilities · 1 water
Mcminville
0 facilities · 1 water
Willamina
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Yamhill, Oregon?
Yamhill, OR has an environmental risk score of 50/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 15 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 69 water systems on record. 34 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Yamhill?
Yes, Yamhill, OR has 1 Superfund site on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations that require long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
How many toxic release facilities are in Yamhill?
Yamhill, OR has 15 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3.0M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Yamhill?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Yamhill, OR. This may indicate no EPA monitoring stations are located in the county. For regional air quality data, see the state environmental profile or visit EPA's AirNow.gov.
Is the drinking water safe in Yamhill?
Yamhill, OR has 69 EPA-regulated water systems. 34 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 Yamhill?
Environmental compliance in Yamhill, 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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