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.

Richton Park, IL Water Quality, EPA Sites & Air Quality Data

Environmental Reporti

Air Qualityi

53Moderate

Water Systemsi

1community / 4 total

Water Violationsi

TRI Facilitiesi

Active NPDESi

1/ 4 total

Air Quality — Cook County (2025)i

AQS

The Air Quality Index measures how clean or polluted the air is on a given day. AQI is reported at the county level. A score of 0–50 is considered good; 51–100 is moderate; above 100 may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Moderate

Median AQI

050100150200300

max 168

PM2.5 Daysi

145

Ozone Daysi

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

Transient (3)

Community (1)

Recent Violations (Last 5 Years)

RICHTON PARK

16 violationsLatest: 2025-08-31

EPA

Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)i

TRI

Factories, refineries, and other industrial facilities that use or store hazardous chemicals are required to report their releases annually to the EPA. Being listed here does not mean a violation occurred — it means the facility is transparently tracking its chemical usage.

Reporting Facilitiesi

With Chemical Datai

GKN SINTER METALS22501 BOHLMANN PKY5 chemicals|TRI

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

RICHTON PARK, VILLAGE OF4455 SAUK TRLMinor Discharge|EPA

Nearest Hazardous Waste Disposal Facilitiesi

RCRA

These are the closest licensed facilities where hazardous waste (chemicals, solvents, industrial byproducts) can be legally treated, stored, or disposed of.

ENVIRITE OF ILLINOIS INCHARVEY9.1 mi|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.

VACANT LOT OFF RICHTON ROAD 3 OF 422122 RICHTON ROADIn Progress|

FORMER SPARKS AUTO REPAIR (RICHTON PARK)22301 S GOVERNOR'S HIGHWAYIn Progress|

SAUK TRAIL COMMERCIAL LOTS3760-3772 SAUK TRAILIn Progress|

WOODED LOTS3762 SAUK TRAILIn Progress|

VILLAGE METRA LOTS - NORTH3803 TOWER DRIVEIn Progress|

VACANT LOT OFF RICHTON ROAD 2 OF 422118 RICHTON ROADIn Progress|

VACANT LOT - PAVED3917 SAUK TRAILIn Progress|

VACANT LOT - GRASS22331 GOVERNORS HIGHWAYIn Progress|

VILLAGE METRA STATION ENTRANCE & EAST LOTS0 TOWER DRIVEIn Progress|

AMES REALTYII22356 GOVERNORS HIGHWAYIn Progress|

FORMER ZAYRE/AMES DEPT STORE22352 GOVERNORS HIGHWAYIn Progress|

VACANT LOT OFF RICHTON ROAD 1 OF 422116 RICHTON ROADIn Progress|

FORMER LUMBERYARD 122401 GOVERNORS HIGHWAYIn Progress|

VACANT LOT OFF RICHTON ROAD 4 OF 422106 RICHTON ROADIn Progress|

FORMER CLOCK SHOP3913 SAUK TRAILIn Progress|

METRA LOTS EAST3812 SAUK TRAILIn Progress|

METRA NORTH LOT0 BRIGHTON LANEIn Progress|

VILLAGE METRA LOTS - WEST22200 GOVERNORS HIGHWAYIn Progress|

FORMER LUMBERYARD 222413 JACKSON COURTIn Progress|

FORMER PLAZA - VACANT LOT22349 SAUK TRAILIn Progress|

Leaking Underground Storage Tanksi

IL EPA

Underground storage tanks (commonly at gas stations) can leak fuel and chemicals into soil and groundwater. "Open" means the leak is still being investigated or cleaned up. "Closed" means the site received a No Further Remediation (NFR) letter — cleanup is done.

Total 11Open 3Closed 8

Open Incidents (3)

Richton Park, Village of4455 South Sauk Trail|#971399|IL EPA

LeHigh Gas Wholesale Service5151 Sauk Trail|#20240954|IL EPA

Richton Park, Village of22301 Governors Highway|#20091138|IL EPA

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

DC Fast Portsi

RED_E

ToGo BP Richton Park4769 Sauk TrailElectric4 DCRED_E