TRI Facilities
233
EPCRA Section 313 reporters
2023 EPA TRI data 233 facilities 596 water systems
Nebraska Environmental Profile
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2023 Toxics Release Inventory, Safe Drinking Water Information System, and Superfund National Priorities List, this is Nebraska's (NE) full public environmental-compliance record - toxic releases, drinking-water systems, and Superfund sites in one place.
NE regulatory profile by statute
Violation/site counts mapped to the EPA statutes this portal tracks
- CWA · NPDES
Clean Water Act, NPDES (water-system health violations)
352 records
- RCRA · Subtitle C 19
RCRA Subtitle C (Superfund-site proxy)
19 records
What this shows Counts are mapped to statute as a structural proxy and reflect reported activity, not toxicity-weighted or population-adjusted risk. Clean Air Act (Title V) permit data is not currently ingested by this portal, so air-permit compliance is not shown here.
Water Systems
596
SDWIS regulated
Superfund Sites
19
18 active NPL
Total Releases
86.7M lbs
TRI cumulative disclosure
Compliance Snapshot - NE
Sites with no recorded health violations 57.5%
Sites with at least one open violation 42.5%
Nebraska consolidates three federal EPA datasets into one statewide environmental profile: 233 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) facilities reporting under EPCRA Section 313, 596 community water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and 19 sites on the Superfund National Priorities List.
TRI facilities in NE have cumulatively disclosed 86.7M lbs of toxic chemical releases, while SDWIS records show 2,160 total violations across the state's regulated water systems, of which 352 systems carry an active health-based violation (MCL exceedance or treatment-technique failure). Activity clusters in counties such as Lancaster, Douglas, Platte, which account for the highest combined facility, water-system, and Superfund presence.
Every figure reflects the public regulatory record as filed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and is not weighted for toxicity, geographic footprint, or population exposure. A state can rank high in any individual metric because of industrial history, naturally occurring contaminants in source water, or simply the number of reporting facilities, not because current residents face unsafe conditions. Drill into any county or water system below for the full disclosure record.
What does this state's environmental record show?
TRI Facilities
233
Water Systems
596
Superfund Sites
19
Total Violations
2,160
Total Releases
86.7M lbs
Health Violations
352
water systems
Largest Polluters
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|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyson Fresh Meats Inc | 11.5M lbs |
| 2 | Omaha Public Power District Nebraska City Station | 10.1M lbs |
| 3 | Cargill Meat Solutions Corp | 8.0M lbs |
| 4 | Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp-Crete | 7.8M lbs |
| 5 | Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc | 5.7M lbs |
| 6 | Adm | 4.8M lbs |
| 7 | Gerald Gentleman Station | 3.8M lbs |
| 8 | Whelan Energy Center (wec 1 Hu Wec 2 Ppga) | 3.5M lbs |
| 9 | Agp Processing Inc | 3.4M lbs |
| 10 | Koch Fertilizer Beatrice,llc | 3.2M lbs |
| 11 | Adm Corn Processing-Columbus | 2.5M lbs |
| 12 | Cargill Corn Milling North America | 1.8M lbs |
| 13 | Adm | 1.4M lbs |
| 14 | Swift Beef Co | 1.3M lbs |
| 15 | City of Fremont Department of Utilities Lon D Wright Power | 1.2M lbs |
| 16 | Lincoln Industries Inc. | 1.2M lbs |
| 17 | Empirical Foods (ssc) | 1.1M lbs |
| 18 | Western Sugar Cooperative | 1.0M lbs |
| 19 | Omaha Public Power District North Omaha Station | 957.0K lbs |
| 20 | Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp USA | 727.7K lbs |
Water Quality
Systems with Health Violations
| Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| EDGAR, CITY OF | 428 | 194 |
| MARTINSBURG, VILLAGE OF | 78 | 107 |
| PROSSER, VILLAGE OF | 76 | 84 |
| PHILLIPS, VILLAGE OF | 385 | 58 |
| CEDAR-KNOX RURAL WATER PROJECT | 2,500 | 56 |
| COLLEGE VIEW PARK | 150 | 54 |
| STEELE CITY, VILLAGE OF | 60 | 52 |
| HUMPHREY, CITY OF | 842 | 46 |
| WAUNETA, VILLAGE OF | 549 | 44 |
| BENKELMAN, CITY OF | 850 | 44 |
| EAGLES NEST ESTATES | 52 | 37 |
| WISNER, CITY OF | 1,239 | 35 |
| LODGEPOLE, VILLAGE OF | 206 | 34 |
| ONG, VILLAGE OF | 48 | 34 |
| PLAINVIEW, CITY OF | 1,282 | 33 |
| ELGIN, CITY OF | 717 | 32 |
| ALLEN, VILLAGE OF | 377 | 32 |
| NORTH LOUP, VILLAGE OF | 297 | 31 |
| BURR, VILLAGE OF | 57 | 30 |
| BANCROFT, VILLAGE OF | 490 | 28 |
Cities with Water Issues
Blair
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Fremont
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Louisville
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Plattsmouth
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Wahoo
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Omaha
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Papillion
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Gretna
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Adams
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Auburn
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Beatrice
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Fairbury
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Fairmont
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Falls City
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Nebraska City
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Palmyra
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Seward
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Tecumseh
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Weeping Water
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York
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Superfund Sites (19)
| Site Name | Status | HRS Score |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Street Site | NPL Site | 28.90 |
| Bruno Co-op Association/Associated Properties | NPL Site | 50.00 |
| Cleburn Street Well | NPL Site | 50.00 |
| Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant | NPL Site | 51.13 |
| Garvey Elevator | NPL Site | 50.00 |
| Hastings Ground Water Contamination | NPL Site | 42.24 |
| Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co | NPL Site | 40.80 |
| Lindsay Manufacturing Co. | NPL Site | 47.91 |
| Nebraska Ordnance Plant (Former) | NPL Site | 31.94 |
| Ogallala Ground Water Contamination | NPL Site | 50.00 |
| Old HWY 275 and N 288th Street | NPL Site | 50.00 |
| Omaha Lead | NPL Site | 50.00 |
| Parkview Well | NPL Site | 50.00 |
| PCE - Carriage Cleaners | NPL Site | 50.00 |
| PCE Southeast Contamination | NPL Site | 43.33 |
| PCE/TCE Northeast Contamination | NPL Site | 50.00 |
| Sherwood Medical Co. | NPL Site | 50.00 |
| Waverly Ground Water Contamination | Deleted NPL Site | 37.93 |
| West Highway 6 & Highway 281 | NPL Site | 50.00 |
Counties (89 total)
| County | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Lancaster | 29 |
| Douglas | 35 |
| Platte | 18 |
| Cass | 3 |
| Buffalo | 8 |
| Dodge | 10 |
| Sarpy | 9 |
| Hall | 13 |
| Gage | 5 |
| Saunders | 3 |
| York | 5 |
| Madison | 9 |
| Otoe | 6 |
| Adams | 9 |
| Washington | 5 |
| Seward | 3 |
| Dawson | 5 |
| Richardson | 1 |
| Cedar | 0 |
| Dakota | 7 |
Showing top 20 counties by environmental activity. Nebraska has 89 counties total.
Largest Cities
Elkhorn
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3 facilities · 1 water systems
Bellevue
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3 facilities · 3 water systems
Blair
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5 facilities · 7 water systems
Ashland
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1 facilities · 2 water systems
Fremont
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10 facilities · 8 water systems
Louisville
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1 facilities · 2 water systems
Plattsmouth
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1 facilities · 4 water systems
Valley
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3 facilities · 1 water systems
Wahoo
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2 facilities · 3 water systems
Omaha
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32 facilities · 12 water systems
Offutt Afb
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1 facilities · 0 water systems
Papillion
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1 facilities · 2 water systems
Gretna
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1 facilities · 4 water systems
Adams
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1 facilities · 1 water systems
Auburn
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1 facilities · 3 water systems
Beatrice
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4 facilities · 4 water systems
Crete
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2 facilities · 1 water systems
Fairbury
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1 facilities · 3 water systems
Endicott
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1 facilities · 0 water systems
Fairmont
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1 facilities · 1 water systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How many polluting facilities are in Nebraska? ▼
Nebraska has 233 facilities that report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). These facilities have collectively reported 86.7M lbs in total toxic chemical releases. TRI data is self-reported annually by facilities that manufacture, process, or use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts.
Does Nebraska have Superfund sites? ▼
Yes, Nebraska has 19 sites on the EPA Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations identified for long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
Is the water safe in Nebraska? ▼
Nebraska has 596 EPA-regulated water systems. 352 water 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 data is available for Nebraska? ▼
PlainEnviro provides three categories of EPA environmental data for Nebraska: Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) data covering 233 industrial facilities, Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) data for 596 water systems, and Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) data for 19 contaminated sites.
How does Nebraska compare to other states environmentally? ▼
Nebraska has 233 TRI facilities with 86.7M lbs in total releases, 19 Superfund sites, and 2,160 water system violations on record. State-level environmental comparisons depend on many factors including industrial activity, population, and geographic size. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL databases.
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About This Data
This page aggregates environmental data from three EPA programs for Nebraska: the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) for industrial chemical releases, the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) for water quality, and the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) for hazardous waste cleanup sites.
PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. Numbers reflect reported data and may not capture all environmental activity. For specific health or environmental concerns, contact your state environmental agency.
What to do with Nebraska's data
Use this state profile as a starting point, then drill into the specific dataset that matters to you.
- Check the 233 TRI facilities reporting in Nebraska for the largest reported releases near a specific county. View facilities
- 352 water systems in the state have a recorded health-based violation, check if yours is one of them. Check water systems
- See how Nebraska compares to other states on releases, water violations, and Superfund sites. State rankings
Reported data reflects what facilities and agencies disclose to the EPA; it is not a complete measure of environmental risk or a substitute for local guidance.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, this state profile is drawn from PlainEnviro's database of more than 25,000 EPA-tracked facilities, the Safe Drinking Water Information System, and the Superfund National Priorities List, compiled since federal reporting began under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act in October 1986; see our methodology for full source citations and refresh cadence.
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