SALEM ASPHALT

SALEM ASPHALTis registered in the EPA's Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). This means the facility reports handling, releasing, or transferring toxic chemicals as part of its operations. The area's environmental safety score is 50/100 — moderate, suggesting some cumulative environmental burden from industrial activity in the area.

Drinking water quality is a concern in zip code 97303, scoring only 42/100. Consider testing your home water supply or using a certified filtration system.

This zip code has 11 total TRI facilities, which is a high concentration that compounds environmental health risks — each facility contributes pollutants that may interact in ways individual facility data doesn't capture. Areas with multiple TRI sites tend to have higher rates of respiratory issues and environmental sensitivity, according to EPA research.

What you can do: Check your home's water quality with an annual test kit, monitor local air quality alerts, and review the full Oregon pollution report for broader context. KNIFE RIVER CORP operates this facility — check if they have a public environmental responsibility report.