Mono, CA

Low Risk (25/100)

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 Mono in California · Population: 13,169

TRI sites such as Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center; SDWIS systems such as MAMMOTH CWD; JUNE LAKE PUD - DOWN CANYON; JUNE LAKE PUD VILLAGE anchor Mono, CA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 25/100 (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 Mono include MAMMOTH CWD; JUNE LAKE PUD - DOWN CANYON; JUNE LAKE PUD VILLAGE, while Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 19 / peak 69 in 2024.

Burden score 25/100 (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 Mono -- 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)
13,169
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
34
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
803 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 341 (93%) 25 0 69
2023 325 (89%) 35 1 1829
2022 276 (76%) 61 5 8368
2021 260 (71%) 78 12 2971
2020 183 (50%) 117 13 2088
2024 Good Air Quality: 93% of days
Median AQI: 19

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 (34)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
MAMMOTH CWD 8,234 2
JUNE LAKE PUD - DOWN CANYON 2,810 5
JUNE LAKE PUD VILLAGE 2,763 7
Bishop Paiute-Shoshone Tribe 2,735 3
HIGHLAND MOBILE HOME PARK 1,400 2
USMC/MTN WARFARE TRNG CTR - BRIDGEPORT 1,200 0
MEADOWCREEK MUTUAL WATER COMPANY 764 2
LEE VINING PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT 672 0
BRIDGEPORT PUD 524 93
MOUNTAIN MEADOWS MWC 505 0
USMC - HOUSING COLEVILLE 424 0
LOWER ROCK CREEK MUTUAL WATER CO. 310 1
PINE CREEK VILLAGE 240 42
CROWLEY LAKE TRAILER PARK 230 1
Utu Utu Gwaitu Paiute Tribe 222 46
CROWLEY LAKE MUTUAL WATER COMPANY 175 0
WILSON CIRCLE MUTUAL WATER COMPANY 158 0
BIRCHIM COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT 150 0
SIERRA GRANDE ESTATES MUTUAL WATER CO. 138 2
CARTAGO MUTUAL WATER COMPANY 132 1
CDF - OWENS VALLEY CONSERVATION CAMP 94 10
RAWSON CREEK MUTUAL WATER COMPANY 90 0
WHEELER CREST CSD 86 0
SIERRA EAST HOA 84 24
KEOUGH'S HOT SPRINGS 75 5
SUNLAND VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK 73 0
VALLEY VISTA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY 70 0
LUNDY MUTUAL WATER COMPANY 70 0
RANCH ROAD ESTATES MUTUAL WATER COMPANY 65 0
ASPENDELL MUTUAL WATER COMPANY 60 0
BROOKSIDE ESTATES MUTUAL WATER COMPANY 59 0
CHALFANT VALLEY WEST M.W.C. 45 0
SIERRA NORTH COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT 42 0
VAN LOON WATER ASSOCIATION 25 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center 803 lbs

Cities in Mono (8)

Bridgeport
1 facilities · 3 water
Bishop
0 facilities · 24 water
Mammoth Lakes
0 facilities · 3 water
June Lake
0 facilities · 2 water
Lee Vining
0 facilities · 2 water
Benton
0 facilities · 1 water
Coleville
0 facilities · 1 water
Toms Place
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Mono, California?
Mono, CA has an environmental risk score of 25/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 34 water systems on record. 16 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Mono?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Mono, CA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Mono?
Mono, CA has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 803 lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Mono?
In 2024, Mono, CA recorded a median AQI of 19 and a peak AQI of 69. 93% 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 Mono?
Mono, CA has 34 EPA-regulated water systems. 16 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 Mono?
Environmental compliance in Mono, 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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