Calaveras, CA

Low Risk (15/100)

Transparent derived index from EPA TRI / SDWIS / Superfund extracts: not an official EPA rating. Fixed caps: facilities ≤25 pts (50+ = max), log10 releases ≤25 pts, Superfund ≤25 pts (5/site), health-violation systems ≤15 pts (3/system), high-chemical facilities ≤10 pts. Bands: High ≥60, Moderate ≥30. See methodology.

Environmental data for Calaveras in California · Population: 45,995

SDWIS systems such as CCWD - EBBETTS PASS; CCWD - JENNY LIND; CALAVERAS PUD anchor Calaveras, CA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 15/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

No TRI Form R facilities sit in Calaveras in this extract; water coverage still lists CCWD - EBBETTS PASS; CCWD - JENNY LIND; CALAVERAS PUD. AQS monitors logged median AQI 42 / peak 129 in 2024.

Burden score 15/100 (Low Risk) is the only weighted composite on this page. The tables below list every TRI facility, SDWIS system, and Superfund site EPA has on record for Calaveras -- not just the names called out above -- reproducing the disclosure history as filed, not a current-safety verdict. Extract current as of 2026-08-25.

County population (Census ACS)
45,995
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
18
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
0 lbs

Air Quality History (2020–2024)

EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) data showing how many days per year fall into each air quality category.

Year Good Moderate Unhealthy (SG) Max AQI
2024 261 (73%) 90 8 129
2023 292 (80%) 72 1 101
2022 286 (79%) 77 1 115
2021 220 (60%) 135 6 178
2020 206 (57%) 135 10 210
2024 Good Air Quality: 73% of days
Unhealthy days: 8
Median AQI: 42

Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County AQI categories: Good (0-50), Moderate (51-100), Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150), Unhealthy (151-200), Very Unhealthy (201-300), Hazardous (301+)

For real-time air quality readings and pollutant breakdowns in California, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (18)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CCWD - EBBETTS PASS 11,545 10
CCWD - JENNY LIND 9,861 1
CALAVERAS PUD 6,286 0
CCWD - COPPER COVE 5,187 0
UNION PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT 4,774 10
ANGELS, CITY OF 3,836 4
CCWD - WEST POINT 1,043 0
CAMANCHE NORTH SHORE INC. 922 0
VALLEY SPRINGS PUD 900 0
CAMANCHE SOUTH SHORE-EBMUD 828 4
ANGELS CAMP RV/CAMPING RESORT 288 16
CCWD - WALLACE 255 0
RITE OF PASSAGE/SIERRA RIDGE 150 2
LILI VALLEY WATER CO. 99 1
CCWD - SHEEP RANCH 89 0
COUNTRY MANOR MHP 75 0
MINERAL MOUNTAIN MUTUAL WATER 67 1
LAKESIDE MOBILE ESTATES 30 1

Cities in Calaveras (7)

San Andreas
0 facilities · 8 water
Valley Springs
0 facilities · 4 water
Angels Camp
0 facilities · 2 water
Muphys
0 facilities · 1 water
Murphys
0 facilities · 1 water
Railroad Flat
0 facilities · 1 water
West Point
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Calaveras, California?
Calaveras, CA has an environmental risk score of 15/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 18 water systems on record. 10 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Calaveras?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Calaveras, CA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Calaveras?
Calaveras, CA has 0 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Calaveras?
In 2024, Calaveras, CA recorded a median AQI of 42 and a peak AQI of 129. 73% of monitored days had "Good" air quality (AQI 0–50). Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County.
Is the drinking water safe in Calaveras?
Calaveras, CA has 18 EPA-regulated water systems. 10 systems have reported health-based violations (MCL exceedances). A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Calaveras?
Environmental compliance in Calaveras, California is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the California state environmental agency. Facilities report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, water systems are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and contaminated sites are managed under the Superfund program. Contact your state environmental agency for local concerns.

What does this county environmental profile show?

This county environmental profile rolls up EPA Toxics Release Inventory facility reports, Safe Drinking Water Information System public-water-system filings, and Superfund National Priorities List sites for the county boundary defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Facility counts reflect facilities with a reporting address inside the county, not where downstream environmental effects may be observed. Population figures are from the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimate. The county detail page is updated whenever the upstream EPA programs publish revised data; see the methodology page for the documented ingest cadence and the editorial choices governing how aggregations are computed.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro