El Dorado, CA

Low Risk (16/100)

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 El Dorado in California · Population: 192,299

TRI sites such as Syar Cameron Park; SDWIS systems such as EL DORADO ID - MAIN; SOUTH TAHOE PUD - MAIN; Red Hawk Casino - Shingle Springs anchor El Dorado, CA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 16/100 (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 El Dorado include EL DORADO ID - MAIN; LUKINS BROTHERS WATER COMPANY; TAHOE KEYS WATER COMPANY, while Syar Cameron Park leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 44 / peak 115 in 2024.

Burden score 16/100 (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 El Dorado -- 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)
192,299
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
25
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
1 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 (71%) 97 8 115
2023 259 (71%) 101 5 119
2022 258 (71%) 93 12 186
2021 247 (68%) 96 16 375
2020 256 (70%) 87 17 190
2024 Good Air Quality: 71% of days
Unhealthy days: 8
Median AQI: 44

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 (25)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
EL DORADO ID - MAIN 132,171 3
SOUTH TAHOE PUD - MAIN 100,000 0
Red Hawk Casino - Shingle Springs 11,268 0
GEORGETOWN DIVIDE PUD 9,434 0
PLACERVILLE, CITY OF - MAIN 9,224 0
LUKINS BROTHERS WATER COMPANY 3,277 4
LAKESIDE PARK ASSOCIATION 2,648 0
TAHOE KEYS WATER COMPANY 1,420 2
GRIZZLY FLATS COMMUNITY SERVIC 1,374 0
TAHOE PARK WATER COMPANY 750 3
EL DORADO ID - OUTINGDALE 535 0
EL DORADO ID - STRAWBERRY 400 0
TALMADGE OAKS MOBILE HOME PARK 226 0
CALHOUN UTILITY 213 0
ORLAND MOBILE H.P. 178 4
POJOAQUE TERRACES MHP 160 44
KYBURZ MUTUAL WATER COMPANY 150 23
CRYSTAL CAVES MHP 112 0
BEAR STATE WATER WORKS 100 0
QUINTETTE SERVICE CORP WATER 80 2
CANDLELIGHT VILLAGE MUTUAL WATER CO. 75 0
SIERRA PINES MOBILE HOME PARK 70 1
THE FALLS MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY 60 0
TAHOE PARK WATER CO - SKYLAND/NIELSEN 50 2
FOREST VILLAGE LLC 28 2

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Syar Cameron Park 1 lbs

Cities in El Dorado (10)

Shingle Springs
1 facilities · 1 water
Placerville
0 facilities · 6 water
South Lake Tahoe
0 facilities · 5 water
El Dorado Hills
0 facilities · 4 water
Georgetown
0 facilities · 3 water
Diamond Springs
0 facilities · 2 water
Grizzly Flats
0 facilities · 1 water
Kyburz
0 facilities · 1 water
Rescue
0 facilities · 1 water
Somerset
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in El Dorado, California?
El Dorado, CA has an environmental risk score of 16/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 25 water systems on record. 11 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in El Dorado?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in El Dorado, CA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in El Dorado?
El Dorado, CA has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1 lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in El Dorado?
In 2024, El Dorado, CA recorded a median AQI of 44 and a peak AQI of 115. 71% 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 El Dorado?
El Dorado, CA has 25 EPA-regulated water systems. 11 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 El Dorado?
Environmental compliance in El Dorado, 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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