Colusa, CA

Low Risk (22/100)

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 Colusa in California · Population: 21,895

TRI sites such as Latham Pool Products Inc-Ca; Conrad Wood Preserving Co; SDWIS systems such as CITY OF COLUSA; CITY OF WILLIAMS; Colusa Southern System anchor Colusa, CA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 22/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Health-flagged SDWIS rows in Colusa include COLUSA CO. WWD #1 - GRIMES, while Latham Pool Products Inc-Ca leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 54 / peak 90 in 2024.

Burden score 22/100 (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 Colusa -- 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.

Release-over-release change

What changed for Colusa, CA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-51.2%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-51.2%

243.7 thousand lb → 119.0 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Colusa, CA's total reported releases fell from 243.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 119.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Colusa, CA's air releases fell from 243.7 thousand lb in 2022 to 119.0 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
21,895
TRI Facilities
2
Water Systems
10
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
672.1K 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 68 (19%) 298 0 90
2023 115 (32%) 250 0 98
2022 240 (66%) 122 1 105
2021 111 (30%) 238 9 225
2020 218 (60%) 116 9 221
2024 Good Air Quality: 19% of days
Median AQI: 54

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 (10)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CITY OF COLUSA 6,447 0
CITY OF WILLIAMS 5,538 0
Colusa Southern System 3,474 0
ARBUCKLE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT 2,778 0
MAXWELL PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT 1,175 0
COLUSA CO. WWD #1 - GRIMES 512 136
COLUSA CO. WWD #2 - PRINCETON 382 0
COLUSA CO. SERVICE AREA #2-STONYFORD 250 0
COLUSA CO. SERVICE AREA #1-CENTURY RANCH 246 0
Colusa Northern System 67 0

TRI Facilities (2)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Latham Pool Products Inc-Ca 672.1K lbs
2 Conrad Wood Preserving Co 0 lbs

Cities in Colusa (7)

Arbuckle
1 facilities · 1 water
Williams
1 facilities · 1 water
Colusa
0 facilities · 3 water
City Of Colusa
0 facilities · 2 water
Grimes
0 facilities · 1 water
Maxwell
0 facilities · 1 water
Princeton
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Colusa, California?
Colusa, CA has an environmental risk score of 22/100 (Low Risk), based on 2 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 10 water systems on record. 1 water system have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Colusa?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Colusa, CA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Colusa?
Colusa, CA has 2 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 672.1K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Colusa?
In 2024, Colusa, CA recorded a median AQI of 54 and a peak AQI of 90. 19% 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 Colusa?
Colusa, CA has 10 EPA-regulated water systems. 1 system has 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 Colusa?
Environmental compliance in Colusa, 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