York, NE

Moderate Risk (46/100)

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 York in Nebraska · Population: 14,231

TRI sites such as Green Plains York LLC; Hamilton Sundstrand Corp (collins Aerospace); Champion Home Builders Inc; SDWIS systems such as YORK, CITY OF; HENDERSON, CITY OF; MCCOOL JUNCTION, VILLAGE OF; NPL sites such as PCE Southeast Contamination ; PCE/TCE Northeast Contamination anchor York, NE's EPA extract. Derived burden score 46/100 (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 York include YORK, CITY OF; HENDERSON, CITY OF; MCCOOL JUNCTION, VILLAGE OF, while Green Plains York LLC leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. No AQS county monitors report here.

Burden score 46/100 (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 York -- 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 York, NE: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-59.6%

4 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-59.6%

6.8 thousand lb → 2.7 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • York, NE's total reported releases fell from 6.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • York, NE's air releases fell from 5.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 2.1 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • York, NE's off-site transfers fell from 1.1 thousand lb in 2022 to 638 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • York, NE's chemicals reported rose from 11 in 2022 to 14 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
14,231
TRI Facilities
5
Water Systems
13
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
42.5K lbs

Water Systems (13)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
YORK, CITY OF 8,091 4
HENDERSON, CITY OF 1,080 3
MCCOOL JUNCTION, VILLAGE OF 487 15
NEBRASKA CENTER FOR WOMEN 400 3
WACO, VILLAGE OF 336 0
PUEBLO POINTE MHC, LLC 289 0
BRADSHAW, VILLAGE OF 275 8
BENEDICT, VILLAGE OF 203 5
COTTONWOOD MEADOWS 195 3
BLACK CANYON ESTATES MHP 188 0
CANON CITY MHP AND SELF STORAGE 166 0
ELK VALLEY MHP 79 0
TWIN RIVERS MHP, LLC 67 0

TRI Facilities (5)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Green Plains York LLC 37.9K lbs
2 Hamilton Sundstrand Corp (collins Aerospace) 4.6K lbs
3 Champion Home Builders Inc 0 lbs
4 Mastic Home Exteriors 0 lbs
5 York Ready Mix Plant 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
PCE Southeast Contamination NPL Site 43.33
PCE/TCE Northeast Contamination NPL Site 50.00

Cities in York (6)

York
5 facilities · 8 water
Benedict
0 facilities · 1 water
Bradshaw
0 facilities · 1 water
Henderson
0 facilities · 1 water
Mccool Junction
0 facilities · 1 water
Waco
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in York, Nebraska?
York, NE has an environmental risk score of 46/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 5 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 13 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in York?
Yes, York, NE has 2 Superfund sites 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 York?
York, NE has 5 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 42.5K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in York?
Air quality monitoring data (EPA AQS) is not available for York, NE. 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 York?
York, NE has 13 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 York?
Environmental compliance in York, Nebraska is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the Nebraska 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