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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-06 | 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 | HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | HILMAR, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-06 | SENTINEL PEAK RESOURCES CA LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-02 | WONDERFUL PISTACHIOS & ALMONDS | LOST HILLS, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-01 | VITRO FLAT GLASS LLC — high-priority violation on file | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-01 | SENTINEL PEAK RESOURCES CA LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-01 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-01 | SENTINEL PEAK RESOURCES CA LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-07-01 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-30 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-29 | UNIVERSITY OF CA- BERKELEY — high-priority violation on file | BERKELEY, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-29 | RIO BRAVO - ROCKLIN | LINCOLN, Placer, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-25 | HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | HILMAR, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-25 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-25 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-24 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-23 | DYNEGY OAKLAND LLC — high-priority violation on file | OAKLAND, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-23 | GALLO GLASS CO — high-priority violation on file | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-22 | PLAINS LPG SERVICES LP | SHAFTER, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-18 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-18 | KIRBY CANYON LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | MORGAN HILL, Santa Clara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-18 | KIRBY CANYON LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | MORGAN HILL, Santa Clara, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2020-06-18 | KIRBY CANYON LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | MORGAN HILL, Santa Clara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-18 | HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | HILMAR, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-18 | N.J.MCCUTCHEN, INC | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-18 | CHEVRON USA INC- HEAVY OIL PRODUCTION | COALINGA, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-17 | PREGIS INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC | VISALIA, Tulare, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-17 | CERTAINTEED CORP — high-priority violation on file | CHOWCHILLA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-17 | BEAR MOUNTAIN LTD | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-16 | CHEVRON USA | LOST HILLS, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-15 | DOUBLE C LIMITED | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-15 | KERN FRONT LIMITED | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-15 | HIGH SIERRA LIMITED | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-11 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-11 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-10 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-10 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-10 | VRSD OXNARD LANDFILLS | OXNARD, Ventura, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2020-06-09 | VALERO REFINING COMPANY - CALIFORNIA — high-priority violation on file | BENICIA, Solano, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-09 | LINN OPERATING INC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-08 | HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | HILMAR, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-08 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-08 | CERTAINTEED CORP — high-priority violation on file | CHOWCHILLA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-08 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-05 | CAL PEAK POWER - PANOCHE, LLC | FIREBAUGH, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-05 | LAND O' LAKES, INC — high-priority violation on file | TULARE, Tulare, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-03 | KINDER MORGAN | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-06-02 | CHEVRON USA INC- HEAVY OIL PRODUCTION | COALINGA, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-28 | ALL AMERICAN OIL & GAS INC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-28 | OLAM WEST COAST INC | FIREBAUGH, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-28 | OLAM WEST COAST INC | FIREBAUGH, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-28 | THIARA ORCHARDS | MERCED, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-28 | AERA ENERGY LLC | VENTURA, Ventura, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2020-05-27 | PLAINS LPG SERVICES LP | SHAFTER, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-27 | CAMPOS BROTHERS | CARUTHERS, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-26 | CONAGRA FOODS (FORMERLY HUNT WESSON) | OAKDALE, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-22 | CHEVRON USA — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-22 | PREGIS INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC | VISALIA, Tulare, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-20 | HATHAWAY LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-20 | FRESNO/CLOVIS REGIONAL WWTP — high-priority violation on file | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-20 | FRESNO/CLOVIS REGIONAL WWTP — high-priority violation on file | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-19 | FORWARD INC. LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | MANTECA, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-18 | TULARE CITY WASTE WATER PLANT — high-priority violation on file | TULARE, Tulare, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-14 | THE WINE GROUP, INC | RIPON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-13 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-13 | CHEVRON USA INC- HEAVY OIL — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-13 | SAN JOAQUIN REFINING CO — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-12 | TRICOR REFINING, LLC — high-priority violation on file | OILDALE, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-08 | TURLOCK IRRIGATION DISTRICT | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-08 | TURLOCK IRRIGATION DISTRICT | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-07 | AERA ENERGY LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-05 | AMPERSAND CHOWCHILLA BIOMASS LLC — high-priority violation on file | CHOWCHILLA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-05 | DEUEL VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE | TRACY, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-05-04 | COVANTA STANISLAUS, INC — high-priority violation on file | CROWS LANDING, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-30 | E&B NATURAL RESOURCES | KERN COUNTY, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-29 | PACIFIC ETHANOL MADERA LLC | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-29 | THE WINE GROUP | SANGER, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-29 | LINN OPERATING INC — high-priority violation on file | TAFT, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-28 | AERA ENERGY — high-priority violation on file | COALINGA, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-28 | CHEVRON USA INC- HEAVY OIL — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-28 | LINN OPERATING INC | KERN COUNTY, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-28 | CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC | TIPTON, Tulare, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-27 | USNAVAL- LEMOORE | LEMOORE, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-23 | AERA ENERGY LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-22 | CHEVRON USA INC- HEAVY OIL PRODUCTION | COALINGA, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-22 | SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC | TULARE, Tulare, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-21 | GALLO GLASS CO — high-priority violation on file | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-21 | ASV WINES INC — high-priority violation on file | MCFARLAND, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-20 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP | LEMOORE, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-17 | CAMPOS BROTHERS | CARUTHERS, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-16 | AERA ENERGY — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-15 | PLATFORM GAIL | PACIFIC OCEAN, Ventura, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2020-04-14 | RIO BRAVO - ROCKLIN | LINCOLN, Placer, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-13 | KINDER MORGAN | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-08 | BUILDING MATERIALS MFG. CORP | SHAFTER, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-08 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-07 | KINDER MORGAN | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-07 | E & J GALLO WINERY | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2020-04-06 | BAKER COMMODITIES INC — high-priority violation on file | KERMAN, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
Dates as filed by the agency that recorded the violation. Figures from EPA’s ICIS-AIR download.