EPA Air · violations by state and year
High-priority air violations in California, 2020
- 446Violations
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 2020; one facility can appear more than once, because this is a record of what happened rather than a list of places.
Counties in California, 2020
- Kern County 158
- Contra Costa County 46
- Fresno County 37
- Stanislaus County 34
- San Joaquin County 26
- Solano County 25
- Madera County 19
- Santa Barbara County 18
- Merced County 17
- Tulare County 10
- Kings County 10
- Ventura County 9
- Undetermined County 8
- Alameda County 7
- San Bernardino County 7
- Santa Clara County 7
California, other years
High-priority air violations recorded in California, 2020
| Date | Facility | Where | Kind | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-28 | SAN JOAQUIN REFINING CO — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-24 | TOLAND ROAD LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | SANTA PAULA, Ventura, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2020-09-23 | CYPRESS AMLOC LAND CO , INC — high-priority violation on file | COLMA, San Mateo, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-23 | CYPRESS AMLOC LAND CO , INC — high-priority violation on file | COLMA, San Mateo, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-23 | ALOGONQUIN POWER SANGER LLC — high-priority violation on file | SANGER, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-23 | ARDAGH GLASS INC — high-priority violation on file | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-22 | TURLOCK IRRIGATION DISTRICT | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-21 | DOLE ENTERPRISES | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-21 | DOLE ENTERPRISES | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-18 | DARLING INTERNATIONAL | CROWS LANDING, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-18 | SAN JOAQUIN REFINING CO — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-18 | SAN JOAQUIN REFINING CO — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-16 | ST SHORE TERMINALS LLC — high-priority violation on file | CROCKETT, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-16 | CHEVRON USA-TAFT LIGHT OIL — high-priority violation on file | TAFT, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-15 | TULARE CITY WASTE WATER PLANT — high-priority violation on file | TULARE, Tulare, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-14 | USNAVAL- LEMOORE | LEMOORE, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-14 | CONAGRA FOODS (FORMERLY HUNT WESSON) | OAKDALE, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-12 | HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | HILMAR, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-10 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-09 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-08 | THE WINE GRP LLC DBA ALAMADEN-MADERA | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-08 | PRISON INDUSTRY AUTHORITY | AVENAL, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-08 | BELLANAVE CORPORATION | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-08 | BELLANAVE CORPORATION | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-08 | O'NEILL BEVERAGES CO LLC | PARLIER, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-04 | CA DEPT CORRECTIONS STATE PRISON — high-priority violation on file | CORCORAN, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-04 | GALLO GLASS CO — high-priority violation on file | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-04 | ELK CORPORATION OF TEXAS | SHAFTER, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-03 | CRESTWOOD WEST COAST LLC | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-03 | SAN JOAQUIN REFINING CO — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-02 | CRESTWOOD WEST COAST LLC | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-02 | VITRO FLAT GLASS LLC — high-priority violation on file | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-01 | J&A SANTA MARIA LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | SANTA MARIA, Santa Barbara, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2020-09-01 | LOMPOC SANITARY LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | LOMPOC, Santa Barbara, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2020-09-01 | MODERN WELDING | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-09-01 | AERA ENERGY — high-priority violation on file | COALINGA, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-31 | PACIFIC ETHANOL STOCKTON — high-priority violation on file | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-31 | CRESTWOOD WEST COAST LLC | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-27 | GALLO GLASS CO — high-priority violation on file | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-26 | ATLANTIC OIL CO — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-26 | PACTIV | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-24 | PRISON INDUSTRY AUTHORITY | AVENAL, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-24 | FOSTER FOOD PRODUCTS — high-priority violation on file | LIVINGSTON, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-21 | DART CONTAINER CORP | LODI, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-19 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-19 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-19 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-19 | PG&E | HOLT, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-19 | BARREL TEN QUARTER CIRCLE LAND CO INC | ESCALON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-18 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-18 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-18 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-18 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-18 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-18 | PACIFIC PROCESS SYSTEMS — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-17 | WOODLAND GENERATION STATION | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-13 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-12 | CHEVRON USA INC- HEAVY OIL PRODUCTION | COALINGA, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-12 | PACIFIC PROCESS SYSTEMS — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-11 | KINDER MORGAN | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-11 | KINDER MORGAN | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-11 | DOLE ENTERPRISES — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-11 | GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP | KINGSBURG, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-10 | GALLO GLASS CO — high-priority violation on file | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-10 | BAKERSFIELD METROPOLITAN LANDFILL @ BENA | EDISON, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-10 | MODESTO IRRIGATION UNIT 1&2 | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-06 | C W US INC - MISSION BELL WINERY | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-04 | CHEVRON USA INC- HEAVY OIL PRODUCTION | COALINGA, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-04 | ALON BAKERSFIELD REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-04 | DIAMOND FOOD INC(DIAMOND WALNUT GROWERS) | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-04 | MATRIX OIL CORP. — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-03 | CEMEX LLC - BLACK MT. QUARRY | APPLE VALLEY, San Bernardino, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2020-08-03 | PANOCHE ENERGY CENTER LLC | FIREBAUGH, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-03 | COVANTA STANISLAUS, INC — high-priority violation on file | CROWS LANDING, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-08-03 | OWENS BROCKWAY GLASS | TRACY, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-30 | ARDAGH GLASS INC — high-priority violation on file | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-30 | ARDAGH GLASS INC — high-priority violation on file | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-29 | CHEVRON USA INC- HEAVY OIL — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-28 | SENSIENT DEHYDRATED FLAVORS COMPANY | LIVINGSTON, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-27 | LINN OPERATING INC — high-priority violation on file | TAFT, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-22 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-21 | AERA ENERGY LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-21 | SENECA RESOURCES — high-priority violation on file | MCKITTRICK, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-15 | AERA ENERGY — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-14 | E & J GALLO WINERY & BRANDY — high-priority violation on file | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-13 | HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | HILMAR, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-13 | NORTHERN CALIFORNIA POWER | LODI, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-13 | GREIF BROTHERS — high-priority violation on file | MERCED, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-10 | GREKA ENERGY-CAT CANYON-IC ENGINES — high-priority violation on file | SANTA MARIA, Santa Barbara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-10 | GREKA ENERGY-CAT CANYON-BLOCHMAN LEASE — high-priority violation on file | SANTA MARIA, Santa Barbara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-10 | GREKA ENERGY-CAT CANYON-IC ENGINES — high-priority violation on file | SANTA MARIA, Santa Barbara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-09 | GREKA ENERGY-CAT CANYON BELL LEASE — high-priority violation on file | SANTA MARIA, Santa Barbara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-09 | GREKA ENERGY-CAT CANYON BELL LEASE — high-priority violation on file | SANTA MARIA, Santa Barbara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-09 | CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINE, LP | KETTLEMAN CITY, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-08 | GALLO GLASS CO — high-priority violation on file | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-06 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-06 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-06 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-06 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2020-07-06 | 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.