San Francisco, CA

Low Risk (27/100)

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 San Francisco in California · Population: 836,321

TRI sites such as Golden Gate National Recreation Area; Central Concrete Supply Co. Inc. - Bode; US Mint San Francisco Ca; SDWIS systems such as PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO; JOSHUA VALLEY UTILITY COMPANY; MILE HIGH MOBILE HOME PARK; NPL sites such as Hunters Point Naval Shipyard anchor San Francisco, CA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 27/100 (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 San Francisco include LONGVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK; THE HIDEOUT AT GLENWOOD SPRINGS; SIX ACRES WATER COMPANY, while Golden Gate National Recreation Area leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 33 / peak 94 in 2024.

Burden score 27/100 (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 San Francisco -- 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 San Francisco, CA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-100.0%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-100.0%

35 lb → 0 lb, every facility that filed

  • San Francisco, CA's total reported releases fell from 35 lb in 2022 to 0 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • San Francisco, CA's air releases fell from 35 lb in 2022 to 0 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
836,321
TRI Facilities
6
Water Systems
11
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
171 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 254 (76%) 80 0 94
2023 299 (82%) 65 1 117
2022 260 (71%) 104 0 88
2021 255 (70%) 110 0 86
2020 227 (62%) 131 3 223
2024 Good Air Quality: 76% of days
Median AQI: 33

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 (11)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO 3,500 0
JOSHUA VALLEY UTILITY COMPANY 1,500 0
MILE HIGH MOBILE HOME PARK 209 0
RIDGEWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK 196 0
BY WAY MOBILE HOME PARK 150 0
LONGVIEW MOBILE HOME PARK 147 2
THE HIDEOUT AT GLENWOOD SPRINGS 94 2
SIX ACRES WATER COMPANY 66 10
TAYLORS LANDING RV PARK 48 0
SONOMA COUNTY MUTUAL WATER COMPANY 40 83
SUNRISE MOBILEHOME PARK 37 0

TRI Facilities (6)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Golden Gate National Recreation Area 89 lbs
2 Central Concrete Supply Co. Inc. - Bode 75 lbs
3 US Mint San Francisco Ca 7 lbs
4 Treasure Island 0 lbs
5 R.j. McGlennon Co Inc. 0 lbs
6 San Francisco (a) 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard NPL Site 48.77

Cities in San Francisco (2)

San Francisco
6 facilities · 10 water
San Fransisco
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in San Francisco, California?
San Francisco, CA has an environmental risk score of 27/100 (Low Risk), based on 6 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 11 water systems on record. 4 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in San Francisco?
Yes, San Francisco, CA has 1 Superfund site on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations that require long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
How many toxic release facilities are in San Francisco?
San Francisco, CA has 6 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 171 lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in San Francisco?
In 2024, San Francisco, CA recorded a median AQI of 33 and a peak AQI of 94. 76% 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 San Francisco?
San Francisco, CA has 11 EPA-regulated water systems. 4 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 San Francisco?
Environmental compliance in San Francisco, 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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