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.

Rico, CO Water Quality, EPA Sites & Air Quality Data

Environmental Reporti

Water Systemsi

Water Violationsi

Active NPDESi

2/ 9 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 (1)

Recent Violations (Last 5 Years)

RICO TOWN OF

8 violationsLatest: 2024-02-01

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

RICO ATLANTIC RICHFIELD OWNED PROPERTY REMEDIATION31 S. GLASGOW ROADMinor Discharge|EPA

RICO TOWN SITE SOILS VCUP PROJECT31 S GLASGOW AVEMinor Discharge|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.

RICO - ARGENTINEONE MILE NORTH OF RICO ON HIGHWAY 145In Progress|EPA

RICO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PARK AND COUNTY MAINTENANCE.5 NORTH OF RICOIn Progress|

COUNTY MAINTENANCE BARN150 CAMPBELL ST WIn Progress|

NORTH RICO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PARKAPPX 1/4 TO 3/4 MILE NORTH OF RICO, COIn Progress|