EPA Air · violations by state and year
High-priority air violations in California, 2021
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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 2021; one facility can appear more than once, because this is a record of what happened rather than a list of places.
Counties in California, 2021
- Contra Costa County 196
- Kern County 158
- Fresno County 50
- Madera County 29
- San Joaquin County 24
- Solano County 24
- Alameda County 23
- Santa Clara County 22
- Merced County 19
- Stanislaus County 18
- Sonoma County 10
- Tulare County 8
- San Bernardino County 8
- Kings County 7
- Sacramento County 6
- Napa County 5
- Santa Barbara County 4
California, other years
High-priority air violations recorded in California, 2021
| Date | Facility | Where | Kind | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-22 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-22 | GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP | KINGSBURG, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-22 | SEQUOIA EXPLORATION | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-21 | PROCTER & GAMBLE | SACRAMENTO, Sacramento, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2021-09-20 | VITRO FLAT GLASS LLC — high-priority violation on file | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-20 | VITRO FLAT GLASS LLC — high-priority violation on file | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-17 | FRESNO/CLOVIS REGIONAL WWTP — high-priority violation on file | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-17 | FRESNO/CLOVIS REGIONAL WWTP — high-priority violation on file | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-16 | MODERN WELDING | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-16 | CHEVRON USA — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-16 | WOODLAND GENERATION STATION | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-16 | TRICOR REFINING, LLC — high-priority violation on file | OILDALE, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-15 | SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY (COGEN PLANT) — high-priority violation on file | SAN JOSE, Santa Clara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-14 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP — high-priority violation on file | KERN COUNTY, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-13 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-13 | NAPA-VALLEJO WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY — high-priority violation on file | NAPA, Napa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-13 | NAPA-VALLEJO WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY — high-priority violation on file | NAPA, Napa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-13 | NAPA-VALLEJO WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY — high-priority violation on file | NAPA, Napa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-13 | NAPA-VALLEJO WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY — high-priority violation on file | NAPA, Napa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-13 | OWENS BROCKWAY GLASS | TRACY, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-13 | GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP | KINGSBURG, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-13 | CLEAN HARBORS BUTTONWILLOW, LLC | BUTTONWILLOW, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-09 | UNIVERSITY OF CA- BERKELEY — high-priority violation on file | BERKELEY, Alameda, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2021-09-09 | UNIVERSITY OF CA- BERKELEY — high-priority violation on file | BERKELEY, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-09 | MATRIX OIL CORP. — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-08 | SPYCHER BROTHERS | TURLOCK, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-07 | E & J GALLO WINERY | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-07 | SENTINEL PEAK RESOURCES CA LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-07 | SENTINEL PEAK RESOURCES CA LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-03 | KELLER CANYON LANDFILL COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | PITTSBURG, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-03 | KELLER CANYON LANDFILL COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | PITTSBURG, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-02 | PREGIS INNOVATIVE PACKAGING INC | VISALIA, Tulare, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-01 | GUADALUPE RUBBISH DISPOSAL — high-priority violation on file | SAN JOSE, Santa Clara, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2021-09-01 | GUADALUPE RUBBISH DISPOSAL — high-priority violation on file | SAN JOSE, Santa Clara, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2021-09-01 | LOMPOC SANITARY LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | LOMPOC, Santa Barbara, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2021-09-01 | CHEVRON USA-TAFT LIGHT OIL — high-priority violation on file | TAFT, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-09-01 | EVERGREEN BEVERAGE PACKAGING | TURLOCK, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-31 | FRESNO COGEN PARTNERS | SAN JOAQUIN, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-31 | FOSTER FOOD PRODUCTS — high-priority violation on file | LIVINGSTON, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-30 | FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-30 | DONALDSON COMPANY INC | RIVERBANK, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-30 | ATLANTIC OIL CO — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-27 | FRESNO COGEN PARTNERS | SAN JOAQUIN, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-25 | LOS GATOS TOMATO PRODUCTS | HURON, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-25 | SUN MOUNTAIN OIL & GAS | KERN COUNTY, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-25 | AVENAL REGIONAL LANDFILL | AVENAL, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-25 | LINN OPERATING INC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-25 | HATHAWAY LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-25 | HATHAWAY LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-24 | WEST CONTRA COSTA SANITARY LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-24 | JR SIMPLOT CO — high-priority violation on file | LATHROP, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-24 | JR SIMPLOT CO — high-priority violation on file | LATHROP, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-20 | MERCED POWER LLC — high-priority violation on file | EL NIDO, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-19 | SAN JOAQUIN FACILITIES — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-19 | SAN JOAQUIN FACILITIES — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-18 | HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | HILMAR, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-17 | INTERNATIONAL DISPOSAL CORPORATION OF — high-priority violation on file | SAN JOSE, Santa Clara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-16 | PACIFIC SOUTHWEST CONTAINER, LLC | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-13 | SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY (COGEN PLANT) — high-priority violation on file | SAN JOSE, Santa Clara, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2021-08-12 | LIBERTY PACKING CO. | VOLTA, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-12 | SHAFTER-WASCO LANDFILL | SHAFTER, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-11 | MARTINEZ REFINING COMPANY LLC (PREVIOUSLY SHELL OIL PRODUCTS US, MARTINEZ REF.) — high-priority violation on file | MARTINEZ, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-11 | MARTINEZ REFINING COMPANY LLC (PREVIOUSLY SHELL OIL PRODUCTS US, MARTINEZ REF.) — high-priority violation on file | MARTINEZ, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2021-08-11 | BELLANAVE CORPORATION | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-11 | WEST VENTURES LLC | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-11 | CENTRAL VALLEY EGGS LLC | WASCO, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-11 | CA DEPT CORRECTIONS STATE PRISON-AVENAL | AVENAL, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-11 | H. J. HEINZ COMPANY, L.P. | ESCALON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-10 | BROWNING FERRIS INDUSTRIES OF CA,INC — high-priority violation on file | HALF MOON BAY, San Mateo, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-10 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-10 | REDWOOD LANDFILL INC — high-priority violation on file | NOVATO, Marin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-09 | MIDWAY PEAKING LLC | FIREBAUGH, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-09 | MIDWAY PEAKING LLC | FIREBAUGH, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-05 | CRESTWOOD WEST COAST LLC | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-05 | FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-04 | INTERNATIONAL DISPOSAL CORPORATION OF — high-priority violation on file | SAN JOSE, Santa Clara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-04 | INTERNATIONAL DISPOSAL CORPORATION OF — high-priority violation on file | SAN JOSE, Santa Clara, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2021-08-04 | CHEVRON USA INC- HEAVY OIL PRODUCTION | COALINGA, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-04 | CRESTWOOD WEST COAST LLC | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-08-04 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
Dates as filed by the agency that recorded the violation. Figures from EPA’s ICIS-AIR download.