Siskiyou, CA

Moderate Risk (37/100)

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 Siskiyou in California · Population: 43,834

TRI sites such as Roseburg Forest Products Co. - Weed Facility; Pacific States Treating; Shasta Valley Asphalt; SDWIS systems such as YREKA, CITY OF; MT. SHASTA, CITY OF; LAKE SHASTINA C.S.D; NPL sites such as Blue Ledge Mine; J.H. Baxter & Co. anchor Siskiyou, CA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 37/100 (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 Siskiyou include YREKA, CITY OF; MT. SHASTA, CITY OF; LAKE SHASTINA C.S.D, while Roseburg Forest Products Co. - Weed Facility leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 41 / peak 94 in 2024.

Burden score 37/100 (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 Siskiyou -- 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 Siskiyou, CA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

+196.3%

2 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

+196.3%

268 lb → 794 lb, every facility that filed

  • Siskiyou, CA's total reported releases rose from 268 lb in 2022 to 794 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Siskiyou, CA's off-site transfers rose from 268 lb in 2022 to 786 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
43,834
TRI Facilities
4
Water Systems
25
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
2.3K 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 284 (78%) 82 0 94
2023 270 (74%) 78 7 320
2022 269 (74%) 86 2 454
2021 237 (65%) 96 7 210
2020 272 (74%) 71 10 468
2024 Good Air Quality: 78% of days
Median AQI: 41

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
YREKA, CITY OF 7,825 1
MT. SHASTA, CITY OF 3,642 11
LAKE SHASTINA C.S.D 2,790 2
WEED, CITY OF 2,662 2
DUNSMUIR, CITY OF 1,707 4
MCCLOUD C.S.D. 1,317 4
MONTAGUE, CITY OF 1,264 13
HAPPY CAMP C.S.D. 1,100 2
DORRIS, CITY OF 887 1
ETNA, CITY OF 720 0
FORT JONES, TOWN OF 695 0
SISKIYOU LAKE HIGHLANDS MWC 549 3
SISKIYOU CO. ROLLING HILLS MWC 300 0
GRENADA SANITARY DISTRICT 289 4
HORNBROOK C.S.D. 280 6
LAKE SISKIYOU M.W.C. 277 8
LAKE SHASTA PINES RV PARK & CAMPGROUND 168 1
MONTE SHASTA M.W.C. 150 0
SISKIYOU CO.SERVICE AREA #5/CARRICK 143 1
SUN MOUNTAIN M.W.C. 106 0
Shackleford Creek Community Water System 80 0
TENNANT C.S.D. 75 3
CALLAHAN WATER DISTRICT 70 3
SHASTA VIEW HEIGHTS OWNERS ASSOCIATION 48 0
COLD CREEK MUTUAL WATER COMPANY 25 0

TRI Facilities (4)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Roseburg Forest Products Co. - Weed Facility 2.3K lbs
2 Pacific States Treating 0 lbs
3 Shasta Valley Asphalt 0 lbs
4 Timber Products Co. 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Blue Ledge Mine NPL Site 50.28
J.H. Baxter & Co. NPL Site 34.78

Cities in Siskiyou (15)

Weed
2 facilities · 3 water
Yreka
2 facilities · 3 water
Mt. Shasta
0 facilities · 6 water
Dunsmuir
0 facilities · 2 water
Fort Jones
0 facilities · 2 water
Callahan
0 facilities · 1 water
Dorris
0 facilities · 1 water
Etna
0 facilities · 1 water
Grenada
0 facilities · 1 water
Happy Camp
0 facilities · 1 water
Hornbrook
0 facilities · 1 water
Macdoel
0 facilities · 1 water
Mccloud
0 facilities · 1 water
Montague
0 facilities · 1 water
Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Siskiyou, California?
Siskiyou, CA has an environmental risk score of 37/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 4 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 25 water systems on record. 17 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Siskiyou?
Yes, Siskiyou, 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 Siskiyou?
Siskiyou, CA has 4 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 2.3K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Siskiyou?
In 2024, Siskiyou, CA recorded a median AQI of 41 and a peak AQI of 94. 78% 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 Siskiyou?
Siskiyou, CA has 25 EPA-regulated water systems. 17 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 Siskiyou?
Environmental compliance in Siskiyou, 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