EPA Air · violations by state and year
High-priority air violations in California, 2018
- 473Violations
A high-priority violation is the most serious class of Clean Air Act non-compliance an agency records against a source; a federally reportable violation is the next step down in severity. Every violation below was recorded against a source in California during 2018; one facility can appear more than once, because this is a record of what happened rather than a list of places.
Counties in California, 2018
- Kern County 173
- Contra Costa County 101
- San Joaquin County 39
- Fresno County 32
- San Bernardino County 20
- Stanislaus County 16
- Madera County 14
- Merced County 13
- Santa Clara County 10
- Tulare County 10
- Sacramento County 9
- Alameda County 9
- Kings County 9
- Solano County 6
- Ventura County 5
- Santa Barbara County 4
- Undetermined County 3
California, other years
High-priority air violations recorded in California, 2018
| Date | Facility | Where | Kind | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-06 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-08-02 | LIBERTY PACKING CO. | VOLTA, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-08-01 | E & J GALLO WINERY | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-08-01 | WEST VENTURES LLC | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-31 | CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT — high-priority violation on file | MARTINEZ, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-31 | PACIFIC ETHANOL MADERA LLC | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-31 | CHEVRON USA INC- HEAVY OIL — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-30 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-27 | BAKERSFIELD CITY WASTEWATER #3 | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-27 | BAKERSFIELD CITY WASTEWATER #3 | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-26 | SAN JOAQUIN FACILITIES — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-26 | AERA ENERGY LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-25 | VALERO REFINING COMPANY - CALIFORNIA — high-priority violation on file | BENICIA, Solano, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-25 | VALERO REFINING COMPANY - CALIFORNIA — high-priority violation on file | BENICIA, Solano, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2018-07-25 | ARDAGH GLASS INC — high-priority violation on file | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-24 | LEHIGH SOUTHWEST CEMENT COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | CUPERTINO, Santa Clara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-24 | GREIF BROTHERS — high-priority violation on file | MERCED, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-23 | CHEVRON USA_(FORMERLY MIDWAY SUNSET OIL) — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-19 | BAKERSFIELD CITY WASTEWATER #2 | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-17 | BRONCO WINE COMPANY | CERES, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-16 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-16 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-16 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-16 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-16 | DTE STOCKTON LLC | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-13 | PACIFIC ETHANOL STOCKTON — high-priority violation on file | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-13 | PACIFIC ETHANOL STOCKTON — high-priority violation on file | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-11 | HATHAWAY LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-11 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES ELK HILLS LLC — high-priority violation on file | TUPMAN, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-10 | AVENAL REGIONAL LANDFILL | AVENAL, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-10 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-06 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-05 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-03 | CITY OF SANTA CLARA, SILICON VALLEY POWE — high-priority violation on file | SANTA CLARA, Santa Clara, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2018-07-03 | CERTAINTEED CORP — high-priority violation on file | CHOWCHILLA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-03 | CERTAINTEED CORP — high-priority violation on file | CHOWCHILLA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-03 | SENTINEL PEAK RESOURCES CA LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-03 | SENTINEL PEAK RESOURCES CA LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-03 | AERA ENERGY LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-03 | CRESTWOOD WEST COAST LLC | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-03 | DELICATO VINEYARDS | MANTECA, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-07-02 | BARREL TEN QUARTER CIRCLE LAND CO INC | ESCALON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-29 | UCD MEDICAL CENTER | SACRAMENTO, Sacramento, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2018-06-28 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-28 | AB&I FOUNDRY — high-priority violation on file | OAKLAND, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-28 | PG&E | HOLT, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-28 | CHEVRON USA — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-27 | CBUS OPS DBA TURNER ROAD VINTNERS | LODI, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-26 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2018-06-26 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-26 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2018-06-26 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-26 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-26 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-26 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2018-06-26 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2018-06-26 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2018-06-26 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2018-06-25 | AERA ENERGY LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-21 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP — high-priority violation on file | KERN COUNTY, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-21 | SENTINEL PEAK RESOURCES CA LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-20 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2018-06-20 | SENECA RESOURCES — high-priority violation on file | MCKITTRICK, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-20 | CHEVRON USA-TAFT LIGHT OIL — high-priority violation on file | TAFT, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-19 | BELLAIRE OIL CO | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-19 | TULARE CITY WASTE WATER PLANT — high-priority violation on file | TULARE, Tulare, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-19 | CALAVERAS MATERIALS INC | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-15 | CONTAINMENT SOLUTIONS INC | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-14 | MALAGA POWER, LLC | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-14 | CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC | KETTLEMAN CITY, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-14 | AERA ENERGY — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-13 | SANTA FE PACIFIC PIPELINES LP | SACRAMENTO, Sacramento, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2018-06-13 | J&A SANTA MARIA LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | SANTA MARIA, Santa Barbara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-13 | PACIFIC ETHANOL MADERA LLC | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-13 | PLAINS LPG SERVICES LP | SHAFTER, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-13 | PLAINS LPG SERVICES LP | SHAFTER, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-12 | FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-11 | AERA ENERGY — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-11 | SENTINEL PEAK RESOURCES CA LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-08 | JR SIMPLOT | HELM, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-08 | VITRO FLAT GLASS LLC — high-priority violation on file | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-07 | SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC | TULARE, Tulare, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-06 | CHEVRON USA_(FORMERLY MIDWAY SUNSET OIL) — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-05 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-04 | CHEVRON USA HOLDINGS INC, KERN RIVER COGENERATION CO — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-04 | PACIFIC ETHANOL STOCKTON — high-priority violation on file | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-04 | PACIFIC ETHANOL STOCKTON — high-priority violation on file | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-04 | PACIFIC ETHANOL STOCKTON — high-priority violation on file | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-04 | PACIFIC ETHANOL STOCKTON — high-priority violation on file | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-04 | INGOMAR PACKING COMPANY | LOS BANOS, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-01 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES ELK HILLS LLC — high-priority violation on file | TUPMAN, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-01 | NAFTEX OPERATING CO-PORTALS PETRO LEASE — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-06-01 | OWENS BROCKWAY GLASS | TRACY, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-05-31 | NAFTEX OPERATING CO-PORTALS PETRO LEASE — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-05-31 | NAFTEX OPERATING CO-PORTALS PETRO LEASE — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-05-30 | AERA ENERGY — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-05-29 | CITY OF SUNNYVALE WTR POLLUTION — high-priority violation on file | SUNNYVALE, Santa Clara, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2018-05-25 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-05-22 | PACIFIC ETHANOL MADERA LLC | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2018-05-17 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
Dates as filed by the agency that recorded the violation. Figures from EPA’s ICIS-AIR download.