Yankton, SD

Moderate Risk (38/100)

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 Yankton in South Dakota · Population: 23,379

TRI sites such as Hydro Extrusion USA LLC; Astec - Yankton; Manitou Equipment America LLC - Yankton; SDWIS systems such as YANKTON; IRENE; GAYVILLE anchor Yankton, SD's EPA extract. Derived burden score 38/100 (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 Yankton include YANKTON; GAYVILLE; MISSION HILL, while Hydro Extrusion USA LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 38/100 (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 Yankton -- 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 Yankton, SD: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-50.2%

9 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-50.2%

52.0 thousand lb → 25.9 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Yankton, SD's total reported releases fell from 52.0 thousand lb in 2022 to 25.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Yankton, SD's off-site transfers fell from 18.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 1.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Yankton, SD's air releases fell from 33.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 24.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Yankton, SD's chemicals reported rose from 15 in 2022 to 17 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
23,379
TRI Facilities
9
Water Systems
9
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
230.2K lbs

Water Systems (9)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
YANKTON 15,411 12
IRENE 422 0
GAYVILLE 392 2
MISSION HILL 190 4
EAST WINDS COURT, INC. 180 1
VOLIN 161 0
LESTERVILLE 115 2
TIMBERLAND PARK 95 7
UTICA 65 6

TRI Facilities (9)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Hydro Extrusion USA LLC 223.2K lbs
2 Astec - Yankton 3.2K lbs
3 Manitou Equipment America LLC - Yankton 2.0K lbs
4 Cimpl's LLC 1.3K lbs
5 Knife River-Yankton 290 lbs
6 Wilson Trailer Co 189 lbs
7 L&m Radiator Inc. 86 lbs
8 Vishay-Dale Electronics 1 lbs
9 Baldwin Filters Inc 0 lbs

Cities in Yankton (5)

Yankton
9 facilities · 3 water
Gayville
0 facilities · 3 water
Irene
0 facilities · 1 water
Lesterville
0 facilities · 1 water
Volin
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Yankton, South Dakota?
Yankton, SD has an environmental risk score of 38/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 9 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 9 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Yankton?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Yankton, SD in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Yankton?
Yankton, SD has 9 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 230.2K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Yankton?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for Yankton, SD. 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 Yankton?
Yankton, SD has 9 EPA-regulated water systems. 7 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 Yankton?
Environmental compliance in Yankton, South Dakota is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the South Dakota 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