Beryllium
Unresolved Phase I/II/V Inorganic Chemical Rules violation cited in 2023 (beryllium).
City · TRI 2024
Nampa, Idaho Pollution
8 TRI facilities inside the city limits and 40 public water systems serving residents. In-city TRI releases rose sharply year over year (+37%). Toxic releases concentrations are up 49% since 2010.
FIPS 1656260 · population 102,598 · Canyon County
Anomaly engine
Notable Signals
Arsenic
Unresolved Phase I/II/V Inorganic Chemical Rules violation cited in 2023 (arsenic).
Contaminant 8000
Unresolved Revised Total Coliform Rule violation cited in 2025 (contaminant 8000).
Contaminant 8000
Unresolved Revised Total Coliform Rule violation cited in 2025 (contaminant 8000).
Showing the 4 most editorially weighted signals out of 54. Lower-severity signals fold into the chemical breakdown and history charts below.
Pollutant pathways
Nampa Pollutant Multi-Year Trends
PM2.5 annual mean (NAAQS 9 µg/m³ (annual))Health riskFine inhalable particles 2.5 micrometers or smaller. They travel deep into the lungs and into the bloodstream — linked to asthma, heart disease, stroke, and premature death.
PM2.5 annual mean (NAAQS 9 µg/m³ (annual)) concentrations have fallen 37% since 2010.
PM2.5 24-hour 98th percentile (NAAQS 35 µg/m³ (24-hour))Health riskFine inhalable particles 2.5 micrometers or smaller. They travel deep into the lungs and into the bloodstream — linked to asthma, heart disease, stroke, and premature death.
PM2.5 24-hour 98th percentile (NAAQS 35 µg/m³ (24-hour)) concentrations have fallen 33% since 2010.
Lifetime cancer risk all pollutants (100 in a million (EPA elevated threshold))Health riskEPA-modeled added cancer cases per million residents from a lifetime of breathing local air toxics. EPA flags 100-in-a-million as elevated.
Single-vintage exposure modeling — EPA cadence is multi-year, so no trend line yet.
Formaldehyde ambient mean (0.077 µg/m³ (1-in-a-million URE))Health riskAn air toxic emitted by refineries, wood products, and combustion. EPA classifies it as a known human carcinogen — long-term inhalation raises cancer risk.
Single-vintage exposure modeling — EPA cadence is multi-year, so no trend line yet.
Benzene ambient mean (0.13 µg/m³ (1-in-a-million URE))Health riskAn air toxic from gasoline, refineries, and tobacco smoke. A known human carcinogen — chronic exposure is linked to leukemia and other blood cancers.
Single-vintage exposure modeling — EPA cadence is multi-year, so no trend line yet.
TRI air releases (5.1 fugitive + 5.2 stack)Health riskToxic chemicals reported by industrial facilities as released into the air — fugitive leaks plus smokestack emissions. Higher pounds means more inhaled exposure for nearby residents.
TRI air releases (5.1 fugitive + 5.2 stack) concentrations are up 54% since 2010.
TRI water releases (5.3)Health riskToxic chemicals reported by industrial facilities as discharged to surface waters (rivers, lakes, the ocean). Affects fishing, recreation, and downstream drinking-water intakes.
TRI water releases (5.3) volumes here are too small to anchor a multi-year trend; YoY movement is still shown above.
TRI land + off-site releasesHealth riskToxic chemicals released to land on-site or transferred off-site for disposal — landfills, deep-well injection, and similar. Risks groundwater contamination over time.
TRI land + off-site releases concentrations have fallen 11% since 2010.
Greenhouse gases (GHGRP large emitters, through 2023)Health riskGreenhouse gases reported by large industrial emitters under EPA's GHGRP, in metric tons of CO₂ equivalent. Drives climate warming and the heat-related health effects that follow.
Greenhouse gases (GHGRP large emitters, through 2023) concentrations are up 37% since 2010.
Top facilities · TRI 2024
Largest Emitters Inside The City
| Facility | Top chemical | Total releases | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Sugar CO NampaAmalgamated Sugar Co | AmmoniaHealth riskSevere respiratory and eye irritant; high concentrations cause chemical burns to lung tissue. (EPA) | 806k lb | +37% |
| Performix Nutrition Systems LLCAgribeef Co | Zinc compoundsHealth riskGenerally low acute toxicity. Chronic high-dose exposure disrupts copper absorption and immune function. (ATSDR) | 312 lb | -2% |
| Oldcastle Infrastructure & Idaho Sand & GravelCrh Americas INC | Polycyclic aromatic compoundsHealth riskPAH class includes IARC Group 1 carcinogens (e.g., benzo[a]pyrene); long-term exposure raises cancer risk. (IARC, EPA) | 57 lb | -24% |
| Idaho Asphalt Supply INC Nampa PlantIdaho Asphalt Supply INC | Polycyclic aromatic compoundsHealth riskPAH class includes IARC Group 1 carcinogens (e.g., benzo[a]pyrene); long-term exposure raises cancer risk. (IARC, EPA) | 34 lb | +711% |
| Plexus Manufacturing Solutions (Boi)Plexus CORP | Lead And Lead CompoundsHealth riskNeurotoxin. Even low childhood exposure impairs cognitive development; chronic adult exposure damages kidneys and the cardiovascular system. (EPA, ATSDR) | 17 lb | +22% |
| Hart & CooleyDuravent INC | ChromiumHealth riskHexavalent chromium (Cr-VI) is an IARC Group 1 carcinogen via inhalation, causing lung cancer; trivalent chromium is far less toxic. (IARC, EPA) | 7 lb | 0% |
| Oldcastle Nampa MadisonCrh Americas INC | Lead compoundsHealth riskNeurotoxin. Even low childhood exposure impairs cognitive development; chronic adult exposure damages kidneys and the cardiovascular system. (EPA, ATSDR) | 1 lb | — |
| Lippert Components Inc.- Plant 84Lci Industries | LeadHealth riskNeurotoxin. Even low childhood exposure impairs cognitive development; chronic adult exposure damages kidneys and the cardiovascular system. (EPA, ATSDR) | 0 lb | -4% |
Drinking water · SDWIS
Water Systems Serving Nampa
729 unresolved violations on the SDWIS record across utilities serving this city.
40
Utilities serving
104,646
Population served
56
Health-based · 5yr
729
Unresolved
| Water system | PWSID | Population served | Health-based · 5yr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Village Private | ID3140193 | 225 | 29 | UNRESOLVED |
| Sunnyridge I Subd Private | ID3140119 | 35 | 10 | UNRESOLVED |
| Northstar Subdivision Private | ID3140278 | 50 | 7 | UNRESOLVED |
| Locust Subd Private | ID3140066 | 42 | 3 | UNRESOLVED |
| Evergreen Mobile Park Private | ID3140035 | 284 | 2 | UNRESOLVED |
| Westview Shervik Subd Private | ID3140137 | 78 | 2 | UNRESOLVED |
| Sky Ranch Estates Private | ID3140221 | 104 | 1 | UNRESOLVED |
| Shipman Place Subd Private | ID3140109 | 40 | 1 | UNRESOLVED |
| M & T Water Corp Private | ID3140097 | 100 | 1 | Returned to compliance |
| Nampa City Of Municipal | ID3140080 | 100,200 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Belle Aire Acres 2 Private | ID3140009 | 350 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Covert Water Users Association Private | ID3140024 | 250 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Rolling Hills Estates Water Company Private | ID3140100 | 250 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Lakeview Hills Water Users Association Private | ID3140062 | 160 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Camelot Water Assn Inc Private | ID3140014 | 157 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Clark Theurer Water Assn Private | ID3140140 | 155 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Leisure Heights Homeowners Association Private | ID3140063 | 142 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Ok Water Assn Private | ID3140085 | 140 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Apache Heights Subdivision (2) Private | ID3140005 | 110 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Verde Hills Water Users Assn Inc Private | ID3140134 | 95 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Mangum Heights Subd Private | ID3140068 | 75 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Valley View Water Private | ID3140130 | 57 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Burnie Subd Private | ID3140011 | 55 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Dahl Subd Private | ID3140025 | 51 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Lakeridge Second Subd Private | ID3140056 | 50 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Lindenwood Water Assn Private | ID3140010 | 48 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Country Meadows Subd Private | ID3140200 | 35 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Sunnyridge Subd 2 Private | ID3140120 | 34 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Aurora Subd Private | ID3140007 | 30 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
| Twin Bridges Subd Private | ID3140125 | 28 | 0 | UNRESOLVED |
Showing the 30 systems with recorded health-based or unresolved violations. 10 additional systems are in compliance with no recorded health-based violations in the past 5 years and are not individually tabulated.
A public water systemis the regulated entity, not the city. EPA's SDWIS definition covers anything serving 25+ people for 60+ days a year or with 15+ service connections — that includes municipal utilities (City of Stockton), water districts, mobile home parks operating their own wells, schools, and small private subdivisions. Each system is independently monitored. Some systems serve multiple cities; some cities are served by many systems.
Equity context · ACS 2018-2022 · USEPA-clone EJ disparity
Who Lives In Nampa
Nampa, Idaho (Census place block groups): 102,598 residents. City disparity score for pm2.5 (fine particulate) sits moderately above the reference (118). Why we surface this →
10.9%
Low-income
32.0%
People of color
7.8%
Under age 5
14.3%
Over age 64
- PM2.5 (fine particulate)Health riskFine inhalable particles 2.5 micrometers or smaller. They travel deep into the lungs and into the bloodstream — linked to asthma, heart disease, stroke, and premature death.89in the highest 20% nationally
- OzoneHealth riskGround-level ozone (smog) inflames the airways. Even short exposures trigger asthma attacks and worsen chronic lung and heart disease.42near the national median
- Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)Health riskA tailpipe and combustion gas. Concentrates near busy roads and industrial sites; raises risk of airway inflammation, asthma, and lower respiratory infections in children.57near the national median
- Diesel particulateHealth riskSoot from diesel engines (trucks, trains, ports, construction). EPA classifies it as a likely human carcinogen and a major driver of childhood asthma near freight corridors.77above the national median
- Toxic releases (RSEI)Health riskEPA's Risk-Screening Environmental Indicators score — weights TRI chemical releases by toxicity, where they go, and how many people are nearby. Higher means greater modeled cancer and chronic-health risk.22below the national median
- Traffic proximityHealth riskPopulation-weighted distance to high-volume roads. Living close to heavy traffic raises exposure to PM2.5, NO₂, and diesel exhaust — and the cardiovascular and asthma risks that follow.52near the national median
- Lead-paint risk (pre-1960 housing)Health riskShare of housing built before 1960, when lead-based paint was common. Dust from deteriorating paint is the leading cause of childhood lead poisoning, which permanently impairs cognitive development.50near the national median
- Superfund site proximityHealth riskPopulation-weighted distance to NPL Superfund sites — the most contaminated waste sites in the country. Nearby groundwater, soil, and air can carry industrial solvents, metals, and other long-lived contaminants.56near the national median
- RMP-facility proximityHealth riskDistance to facilities holding chemicals at quantities large enough to require an EPA Risk Management Plan (refineries, fertilizer plants, etc.). These pose acute exposure risk during accidental releases.41near the national median
- Hazardous-waste site proximityHealth riskDistance to RCRA hazardous-waste handlers (treatment, storage, disposal facilities). Indicates potential exposure to industrial chemicals in air, soil, and groundwater.42near the national median
- Underground storage tanksHealth riskDensity of underground tanks (gasoline, heating oil, industrial fluids). Leaking tanks are a leading source of benzene and other volatile organic compounds in groundwater drinking-water supplies.63above the national median
- NPDES wastewater proximityHealth riskDistance to permitted industrial wastewater dischargers. Closer proximity raises exposure to pollutants released into surface waters used for fishing, recreation, and downstream drinking-water intakes.92in the highest 10% nationally
- Drinking-water non-complianceHealth riskEPA score for public water systems with health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violations. Higher means more residents on systems that recently exceeded safe limits for contaminants like lead, arsenic, or nitrate.100in the highest 5% nationally
| Indicator | Disparity score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (fine particulate) | 118 | moderately above the reference |
| Ozone | 101 | near the reference |
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) | 78 | below the reference |
| Diesel particulate | 96 | near the reference |
| Toxic releases (RSEI) | 28 | well below the reference |
| Traffic proximity | 69 | below the reference |
| Lead-paint risk (pre-1960 housing) | 46 | well below the reference |
| Superfund site proximity | 0 | well below the reference |
| RMP-facility proximity | 53 | below the reference |
| Hazardous-waste site proximity | 54 | below the reference |
| Underground storage tanks | 64 | below the reference |
| NPDES wastewater proximity | 120 | moderately above the reference |
| Drinking-water non-compliance | 132 | moderately above the reference |
Source: Census ACS 2018-2022 (5-year) + USEPA-clone EJ blockgroup stats (raw indicators + EJ disparity mirror).
Health context
Co-Located Health Indicators
Modeled adult-prevalence estimates published by CDC PLACES, paired with this city's pollution and demographic context. Comparisons are ecological, not causal — pollution and disease prevalence covary at the area level, but the data does not attribute any individual's diagnosis to local exposure. How this section works →
Adult asthma (current)
10.9%
CDC PLACES · 2025 release · BRFSS 2022-2023
COPD prevalence
6.4%
CDC PLACES · 2025 release · BRFSS 2022-2023
Coronary heart disease
5.6%
CDC PLACES · 2025 release · BRFSS 2022-2023
Diabetes (diagnosed)
10.6%
CDC PLACES · 2025 release · BRFSS 2022-2023
Frequent mental distress
16.8%
CDC PLACES · 2025 release · BRFSS 2022-2023
PLACES uses BRFSS-modeled small-area estimates, not individual records. Crude prevalence shown above is the local rate as published; comparators are age-adjusted vs the Idaho mean and the US mean — both population-weighted across counties — so geographies with different age structures stay apples-to-apples. Sources: CDC PLACES · 2025 release · BRFSS 2022-2023.
Sources.
- EPA Toxics Release Inventory · retrieved 2026-05-07.
- EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System · retrieved 2026-05-07.