Shasta, CA

Moderate Risk (50/100)

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 Shasta in California · Population: 181,554

TRI sites such as Knauf Insulation Inc.; Calportland Redding Cement Plant; Sierra Pacific Industries Anderson Div; SDWIS systems such as CITY OF REDDING; BELLA VISTA WATER DISTRICT; CITY OF ANDERSON; NPL sites such as Afterthought Mine; Iron Mountain Mine anchor Shasta, CA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 50/100 (Moderate 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 Shasta include CITY OF ANDERSON; CLEAR CREEK CSD-ANDERSON; CENTERVILLE C.S.D., while Knauf Insulation Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 44 / peak 232 in 2024.

Burden score 50/100 (Moderate 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 Shasta -- 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 Shasta, CA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+6.4%

7 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+6.4%

201.8 thousand lb → 214.6 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Shasta, CA's total reported releases rose from 201.8 thousand lb in 2022 to 214.6 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Shasta, CA's off-site transfers rose from 2.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 20.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Shasta, CA's chemicals reported fell from 12 in 2022 to 11 in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Shasta, CA's air releases fell from 199.3 thousand lb in 2022 to 194.3 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
181,554
TRI Facilities
8
Water Systems
44
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
1.0M 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 268 (73%) 94 3 232
2023 247 (68%) 112 5 1435
2022 253 (69%) 106 6 119
2021 222 (61%) 111 15 240
2020 286 (78%) 72 6 171
2024 Good Air Quality: 73% of days
Unhealthy days: 4
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 (44)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CITY OF REDDING 89,628 0
BELLA VISTA WATER DISTRICT 18,612 0
CITY OF ANDERSON 11,147 1
CITY OF SHASTA LAKE 10,657 0
CLEAR CREEK CSD-ANDERSON 8,900 1
CENTERVILLE C.S.D. 4,151 1
BURNEY WATER DISTRICT 3,154 1
SHASTA C.S.D. 3,069 0
MOUNTAIN GATE C.S.D. 2,227 1
Redding Rancheria 2,015 1
SHASTA CSA - JONES VALLEY, #6 2,006 1
FALL RIVER VALLEY CSD 1,535 1
SHASTA FOREST VILLAGE M.W.C. 750 0
STARLITE PINES MUTUAL WATER CO INC 510 0
LASSEN PINES MUTUAL WATER CO INC 475 1
EL RIO ESTATES 434 1
SHASTA CSA - FRENCH GULCH, #11 419 7
BALLS FERRY FISHING RESORT 408 0
VERDE VALE WATER COMPANY 356 0
SHASTA CSA - CASTELLA, #3 333 4
LAKESIDE WOODS MUTUAL WATER CO 310 1
MEL MAR MUTUAL WATER CO 300 1
SHASTA CSA - SUGARLOAF, #2 274 1
LAKESHORE HEIGHTS MUTUAL WATER 264 1
SHASTA CO CSA # 8 PALO CEDRO 261 1
LAZY LANDING MOBILE HOME PARK 250 1
SHASTA CSA - CRAGVIEW, #23 248 5
WOODRIDGE MUTUAL WATER CO 187 1
CASSEL PARK MUTUAL WATER CO 131 0
SHASTA CO CSA # 13 ALPINE MEADOWS 109 1
BIG SPRINGS MUTUAL WATER SYSTEM 97 1
TUCKER OAKS EAST WATER DISTRICT 95 2
CORTLAND PINES MUTUAL WATER CO 92 0
Pit River Montgomery Creek Rancheria 90 2
VILLAGE GREEN 90 1
HAT CREEK HIGHLANDS MUTUAL WATER CO 88 2
SIENNA RIDGE ESTATES 81 1
CLEAR CREEK MOBILE PARK 75 0
LAKEHEAD SUBD MUTUAL WATER CO 70 1
PALISADES, THE 62 0
Pit River XL Rancheria 61 0
COVINGTON MILL - A 60 0
CANYON CREEK MHP 35 0
RIO VISTA MOBILEHOME ESTATES 26 1

TRI Facilities (8)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Knauf Insulation Inc. 1.0M lbs
2 Calportland Redding Cement Plant 14.1K lbs
3 Sierra Pacific Industries Anderson Div 13.1K lbs
4 J.f. Shea Construction Inc Fawndale Rock & Asphalt 614 lbs
5 J.f. Shea Construction Inc. Aggregate Products 153 lbs
6 U.S. Forest Service Redding Airtanker Base 20 lbs
7 Sierra Pacific Industries Burney Div 2 lbs
8 Captiveaire Systems Inc 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Afterthought Mine NPL Site 50.00
Iron Mountain Mine NPL Site 56.16

Cities in Shasta (13)

Redding
5 facilities · 18 water
Anderson
1 facilities · 8 water
Burney
1 facilities · 3 water
Shasta Lake
1 facilities · 1 water
Shingletown
0 facilities · 4 water
Bella Vista, Ca
0 facilities · 1 water
Cassel
0 facilities · 1 water
Fall River Mills
0 facilities · 1 water
Old Station
0 facilities · 1 water
Palo Cedro
0 facilities · 1 water
Shasta
0 facilities · 1 water
Shingletoown
0 facilities · 1 water
Bella Vista
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Shasta, California?
Shasta, CA has an environmental risk score of 50/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 8 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 44 water systems on record. 29 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Shasta?
Yes, Shasta, CA has 2 Superfund sites 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 Shasta?
Shasta, CA has 8 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.0M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Shasta?
In 2024, Shasta, CA recorded a median AQI of 44 and a peak AQI of 232. 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 Shasta?
Shasta, CA has 44 EPA-regulated water systems. 29 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 Shasta?
Environmental compliance in Shasta, 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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