EPA Air · violations by state and year
High-priority air violations in California, 2021
- 617Violations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-08 | SENSIENT DEHYDRATED FLAVORS COMPANY | LIVINGSTON, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-04-08 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-04-07 | ARDAGH GLASS INC — high-priority violation on file | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-04-07 | ARDAGH GLASS INC — high-priority violation on file | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-04-07 | OWENS BROCKWAY GLASS | TRACY, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-04-06 | USNAVAL- LEMOORE | LEMOORE, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-04-06 | MADDOX FARMS — high-priority violation on file | RIVERDALE, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-04-02 | CHEVRON USA — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-04-02 | VITRO FLAT GLASS LLC — high-priority violation on file | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-04-01 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-04-01 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-31 | HIGHWAY 59 LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | MERCED, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-31 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-31 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-30 | CHEVRON USA — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-29 | MT POSO COGEN-PYRO PACIFIC CO. — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-26 | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA (UCSB) — high-priority violation on file | SANTA BARBARA, Santa Barbara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-25 | VITRO FLAT GLASS LLC — high-priority violation on file | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-25 | E&J GALLO WINERY — high-priority violation on file | LIVINGSTON, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-24 | FORWARD INC. LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | MANTECA, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-24 | AERA ENERGY LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-24 | AERA ENERGY — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-24 | SENTINEL PEAK RESOURCES CA LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-24 | SENTINEL PEAK RESOURCES CA LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-23 | CRIMSON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-23 | CRIMSON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-23 | PETRO CAPITAL RESOURCES LLC | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-23 | WALNUT ENERGY CENTER AUTHORITY | TURLOCK, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-22 | SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CONCENTRATES | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-18 | USS-POSCO INDUSTRIES | PITTSBURG, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-18 | PACIFIC PIPELINE SYSTEM, LLC — high-priority violation on file | MARICOPA, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-17 | PLAINS MARKETING, LP — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-17 | PACIFIC PIPELINE SYSTEM, LLC — high-priority violation on file | METTLER, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-16 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-16 | CRIMSON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-16 | CRIMSON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-16 | CRIMSON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-16 | CRIMSON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-16 | CRIMSON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-15 | FIBER CARE BATHS INC. | ADELANTO, San Bernardino, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2021-03-12 | KIRBY CANYON LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | MORGAN HILL, Santa Clara, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2021-03-12 | KIRBY CANYON LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | MORGAN HILL, Santa Clara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-12 | KIRBY CANYON LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | MORGAN HILL, Santa Clara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-12 | FIBER CARE BATHS INC. | ADELANTO, San Bernardino, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-10 | REPUBLIC SERVICES OF SONOMA COUNTY — high-priority violation on file | PETALUMA (HISTORICAL), Sonoma, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-10 | REPUBLIC SERVICES OF SONOMA COUNTY — high-priority violation on file | PETALUMA (HISTORICAL), Sonoma, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-10 | REPUBLIC SERVICES OF SONOMA COUNTY — high-priority violation on file | PETALUMA (HISTORICAL), Sonoma, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-10 | TRI-CITIES RECYCLING — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-10 | TRI-CITIES RECYCLING — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2021-03-10 | TRI-CITIES RECYCLING — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-10 | HOLZ RUBBER COMPANY, INC — high-priority violation on file | LODI, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-10 | ARDAGH GLASS INC — high-priority violation on file | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-10 | ARDAGH GLASS INC — high-priority violation on file | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-09 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-08 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-08 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-05 | SACRAMENTO AREA SEWER DISTRICT | ELK GROVE, Sacramento, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2021-03-04 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-03 | CHEVRON USA INC- HEAVY OIL — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-03 | BAKERSFIELD CITY WASTEWATER #3 | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-03-01 | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA (UCSB) — high-priority violation on file | SANTA BARBARA, Santa Barbara, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2021-03-01 | LOMPOC SANITARY LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | LOMPOC, Santa Barbara, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2021-02-25 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2021-02-25 | ALON BAKERSFIELD REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-19 | MACPHERSON OIL CO - HEAVY OIL | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-19 | LINN OPERATING INC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-17 | ARDAGH GLASS INC — high-priority violation on file | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-17 | E&B NATIONAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-16 | BROWNING FERRIS INDUSTRIES OF CA,INC — high-priority violation on file | HALF MOON BAY, San Mateo, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-16 | CHEVRON USA PRODUCTS INC | TRACY, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-11 | BUILDING MATERIALS MFG. CORP | SHAFTER, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-11 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-10 | ARDAGH GLASS INC — high-priority violation on file | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-10 | ARDAGH GLASS INC — high-priority violation on file | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-09 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-09 | MACPHERSON OIL CO - HEAVY OIL | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-08 | CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC | KETTLEMAN CITY, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-05 | VITRO FLAT GLASS LLC — high-priority violation on file | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-04 | FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-04 | TULARE CITY WASTE WATER PLANT — high-priority violation on file | TULARE, Tulare, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-04 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-03 | CHEVRON USA-TAFT LIGHT OIL — high-priority violation on file | TAFT, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-02 | SANTA ROSA WATER - LAGUNA TREATMENT PLANT — high-priority violation on file | SANTA ROSA, Sonoma, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-02 | PLAINS LPG SERVICES LP | SHAFTER, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-02 | PLAINS LPG SERVICES LP | SHAFTER, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-02 | SAN JOAQUIN REFINING CO — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-01 | CHEVRON USA PRODUCTS INC | TRACY, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-01 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES ELK HILLS LLC — high-priority violation on file | TUPMAN, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-02-01 | ELK HILLS POWER LLC | TUPMAN, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-01-30 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-01-28 | TULARE CITY WASTE WATER PLANT — high-priority violation on file | TULARE, Tulare, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-01-27 | NAPA STATE HOSPITAL — high-priority violation on file | NAPA, Napa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-01-27 | TURLOCK IRRIGATION DIST-WALNUT ENERGY | TURLOCK, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-01-25 | ARDAGH GLASS INC — high-priority violation on file | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-01-21 | HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | HILMAR, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-01-20 | PACIFIC SOUTHWEST CONTAINERS — high-priority violation on file | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-01-19 | ARDAGH GLASS INC — high-priority violation on file | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2021-01-14 | CENTRAL RESOURCES(FORMERLY MERIT ENERGY) — 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.