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LIFE Report - Energy and Environment
View all indicators from the Energy & Environment section of the Marathon County LIFE Report.
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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
County: Marathon
Air Quality
Value
Compared to:
County: Marathon Percent of Radon Tests with Elevated Levels
County: Marathon Percent of Radon Tests with Elevated Levels
57%
Percent of radon tests
(2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(55%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Air Pollutant Emissions- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
County: Marathon Air Pollutant Emissions- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
4,482
Tons
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(4,337)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Air Pollutant Emissions- Fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5)
County: Marathon Air Pollutant Emissions- Fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5)
2,027
Tons
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(2,014)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Air Pollutant Emissions- Nitrogen Oxide (NOx)
County: Marathon Air Pollutant Emissions- Nitrogen Oxide (NOx)
4,826
Tons
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(4,618)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Air Pollutant Emissions- Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
County: Marathon Air Pollutant Emissions- Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
1,913
Tons
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(1,769)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Annual Ozone Air Quality
County: Marathon Annual Ozone Air Quality
1
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Air Quality Index
The American Lung Association (ALA) assigns grades A-F to counties (A=1; B=2; C=3; D=4; F=5), based on average annual number of days that ozone levels exceeded U.S. standards during the three year measurement period. The five-point grading scale was used for the distribution (Green = <2; Yellow = 2 - 3; Red = >3). The air quality data is collected by the EPA and summarized by the ALA.
Prior Value
(1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon PBT Released
County: Marathon PBT Released
23,115
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(20,396)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon
Drinking Water Quality
Value
Compared to:
85%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(92%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Percentage of Private Well Water Samples Testing Safe for Fluoride
County: Marathon Percentage of Private Well Water Samples Testing Safe for Fluoride
95%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(89%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Percentage of Private Well Water Samples Testing Safe for Nitrate
County: Marathon Percentage of Private Well Water Samples Testing Safe for Nitrate
88%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(91%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon
Surface Water Quality
Value
Compared to:
County: Marathon Number of Miles of Phosphorus Impaired Streams
County: Marathon Number of Miles of Phosphorus Impaired Streams
263
Number of miles
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(262)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Average Soil Erosion Rates
County: Marathon Average Soil Erosion Rates
2.5
Tons per Acre per Year
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(2.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Marathon County Cropland At or Below Tolerable Soil Loss
County: Marathon Marathon County Cropland At or Below Tolerable Soil Loss
75.8%
Percent (%)
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(75.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon
Solid Waste Management
Value
Compared to:
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Who Compost
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Who Compost
29.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(31.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Who Disposed of Items through Donation
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Who Disposed of Items through Donation
64.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(71.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Who Recycle
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Who Recycle
81.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(86.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Who Re-Use Materials
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Who Re-Use Materials
42.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(40.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Who Use a Medication Drop Box
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Who Use a Medication Drop Box
24.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(27.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Who Properly Dispose of Hazardous Waste
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Who Properly Dispose of Hazardous Waste
13.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(20.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Who Bought Product with Less Packaging
County: Marathon Marathon County Residents Who Bought Product with Less Packaging
19.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(18.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon
Energy Conservation & Generation
Value
Compared to:
County: Marathon Number of Residents Receiving Focus on Energy Incentives
County: Marathon Number of Residents Receiving Focus on Energy Incentives
3,646
Number of Residents
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(3,342)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
County: Marathon Energy Bill Savings for Focus on Energy Participants
County: Marathon Energy Bill Savings for Focus on Energy Participants
$188
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
($69)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
