What environmental databases are included?

This page aggregates data from eight EPA databases: Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS), Superfund/NPL sites, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), Air Quality Index (AQI), Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST), NPDES water discharge permits, RCRA hazardous waste, and Brownfields.

What does the Air Quality Index (AQI) mean?

AQI is measured on a scale from 0 to 500. Values under 50 are 'Good,' 51-100 is 'Moderate,' and above 100 is 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.' AQI is measured at the county level since air quality monitoring stations are sparse. Your town shares its county's AQI reading.

What is a Superfund site?

A Superfund site is a location contaminated by hazardous waste that has been placed on the EPA's National Priorities List (NPL) for long-term cleanup. These sites pose serious risks to human health and the environment. Cleanup can take decades and cost hundreds of millions of dollars.

Rich Hill, MO Water Quality, EPA Sites & Air Quality Data

Environmental Reporti

Water Systemsi

Water Violationsi

Active NPDESi

7/ 11 total

Drinking Wateri

SDWIS

Public water systems registered to serve this area. Community systems (CWS) provide water to residents year-round. Transient systems serve places like gas stations or restaurants. Violations indicate a system failed to meet federal drinking water standards.

Community Systemsi

Active Systemsi

Recent Violationsi

Community (2)

Recent Violations (Last 5 Years)

RICH HILL PWS

3 violationsLatest: 2024-07-01

EPA

BATES COUNTY PWSD 4

2 violationsLatest: 2025-07-03

EPA

Wastewater & Stormwater Permits (NPDES)i

NPDES

Under the Clean Water Act, any facility that discharges wastewater or stormwater into rivers, lakes, or streams must hold an NPDES permit. "Effective" means the permit is currently active and the facility is authorized to discharge under its permit conditions.

Active Permitsi

Expired / Terminatedi

RICH HILL WWTFN 5TH STPOTW|EPA

RICH HILL WTP120 NORTH 7TH STREETMinor Discharge|EPA

RICH HILL MEAT PROCESSING9903 SW CO RD 517Industrial Stormwater|EPA

CEDAR CREEK FARMS10005 EAST ALBERT RDIndustrial Stormwater|EPA

KOEHN BUILDING PROJECT105 ROAD AT B HIGHWAYConstruction Stormwater|EPA

CITY OF RICH HILL120 N 7THBiosolids|EPA

DAN BROOKS261 SE ST BConstruction Stormwater|EPA

Cleanup Sites (Brownfields)i

EPA Brownfields

Former industrial or commercial properties where contamination has been found. "Remedy Complete" means cleanup is finished. "Construction Complete" means cleanup infrastructure is built but monitoring continues. "In Progress" means the site is still being investigated or cleaned up.

HACKER PROPERTY 21410 E PARK AVEIn Progress|

MERCHANTILE SITE120 NORTH 7TH STREETIn Progress|

LALO, INC.121 N. 14TH ST.In Progress|

OLD RICH HILL110 W. OLIVEIn Progress|

EV Charging & Alternative Fuel Stationsi

AFDC

Publicly listed alternative fuel and EV charging stations within the municipality. Data from the U.S. Department of Energy. "Open" stations are currently available for use; "Planned" stations are approved but not yet operational.

Total Stationsi

EV Stationsi

Level 2 Portsi

Non-NetworkedTesla Destination

Roof Power Solar908 Park StElectric1 L2Non-Networked

Town of Rich Hill - Tesla Destination908 E Park AveElectric2 L2Tesla Destination