Solano, CA

High Risk (61/100)

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. This is a different measure than the EJ Screening score for this county, which ranks it by percentile against other tracked counties rather than against these fixed caps.

Environmental data for Solano in California · Population: 450,824

TRI sites such as Valero Refining Co-Cali Fornia Benicia Refinery; Ball Metal Beverage Container Corp; Ardagh Metal Beverage USA Inc Re: Fairfield Plant; SDWIS systems such as CITY OF VALLEJO; CITY OF FAIRFIELD; CITY OF VACAVILLE; NPL sites such as Laboratory for Energy-Related Health Research/Old Campus Landfill (USDOE); Travis Air Force Base anchor Solano, CA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 61/100 (High 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 Solano include CITY OF VALLEJO; CITY OF FAIRFIELD; SUISUN-SOLANO WATER AUTHORITY, while Valero Refining Co-Cali Fornia Benicia Refinery leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 36 / peak 80 in 2024.

Burden score 61/100 (High 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 Solano -- 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 Solano, CA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-20.2%

16 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-20.2%

708.5 thousand lb → 565.7 thousand lb, every facility that filed

  • Solano, CA's total reported releases fell from 708.5 thousand lb in 2022 to 565.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Solano, CA's off-site transfers fell from 24.2 thousand lb in 2022 to 16.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Solano, CA's water releases fell from 336.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 240.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Solano, CA's air releases fell from 347.9 thousand lb in 2022 to 308.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
450,824
TRI Facilities
22
Water Systems
23
Superfund Sites
2
Total Releases
3.9M 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 343 (94%) 22 0 80
2023 269 (74%) 95 1 105
2022 235 (64%) 130 0 93
2021 215 (59%) 147 3 126
2020 183 (50%) 167 9 228
2024 Good Air Quality: 94% of days
Median AQI: 36

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 (23)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
CITY OF VALLEJO 121,420 4
CITY OF FAIRFIELD 120,377 1
CITY OF VACAVILLE 99,650 0
SUISUN-SOLANO WATER AUTHORITY 29,105 41
CITY OF BENICIA 27,131 0
CITY OF DIXON 12,540 0
CITY OF RIO VISTA 10,489 0
CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON - SOLANO 5,100 1
CITY OF VALLEJO-LAKES SYSTEM 2,800 1
VINEYARD RV PARK 550 0
SID - GIBSON CANYON 535 1
SID - ELMIRA 290 0
IMPERIAL MANOR MOBILEHOME COMMUNITY 280 0
SID - QUAIL CANYON 132 0
SID - PLEASANT HILLS RANCH 89 24
ROBIN WAY WATER SYSTEM 66 7
DELTA CONSERVATION CAMP 65 0
SID - BLUE RIDGE OAKS 63 0
SID - PEABODY 56 0
RIVERSIDE MOBILE HOME PARK 55 6
COLLINSVILLE WATER WORKS 25 1
CRESTA MESA PARQUE 25 0
TRAVIS AFB WTP - VALLEJO 3 0

TRI Facilities (22)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Valero Refining Co-Cali Fornia Benicia Refinery 2.9M lbs
2 Ball Metal Beverage Container Corp 506.5K lbs
3 Ardagh Metal Beverage USA Inc Re: Fairfield Plant 302.3K lbs
4 Anheuser-Busch LLC - Fairfield Brewery 99.5K lbs
5 Univar Solutions USA 41.0K lbs
6 Rockwell Collins Inc 7.2K lbs
7 Wr Meadows of Northern California 3.8K lbs
8 Alza Corp 1.3K lbs
9 Duravent Inc. 441 lbs
10 U.S. Dod Usaf Travis Afb 432 lbs
11 Court Galvanizing Inc. 327 lbs
12 Praxair Inc 282 lbs
13 Clorox Manufacturing Co 67 lbs
14 Producers Dairy Foods Inc 65 lbs
15 All Weather Insulated Panels 5 lbs
16 Syar Dixon LLC 1 lbs
17 Vallejo Ready Mix 1 lbs
18 Basalite 0 lbs
19 Lake Herman Quarry 0 lbs
20 Cemex Construction Materials Pacific LLC 0 lbs
21 Toray Advanced Composites 0 lbs
22 Timet 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (2)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Laboratory for Energy-Related Health Research/Old Campus Landfill (USDOE) NPL Site 50.00
Travis Air Force Base NPL Site 29.49

Cities in Solano (11)

Fairfield
9 facilities · 3 water
Vacaville
4 facilities · 12 water
Vallejo
3 facilities · 3 water
Benicia
3 facilities · 1 water
Dixon
2 facilities · 1 water
Travis Afb
1 facilities · 0 water
Birds Landing
0 facilities · 1 water
Elmira
0 facilities · 1 water
Rio Vista
0 facilities · 1 water
Suisun City
0 facilities · 1 water
Solano County
0 facilities · 0 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Solano, California?
Solano, CA has an environmental risk score of 61/100 (High Risk), based on 22 TRI facilities, 2 Superfund sites, and 23 water systems on record. 10 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Solano?
Yes, Solano, 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 Solano?
Solano, CA has 22 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 3.9M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Solano?
In 2024, Solano, CA recorded a median AQI of 36 and a peak AQI of 80. 94% 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 Solano?
Solano, CA has 23 EPA-regulated water systems. 10 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 Solano?
Environmental compliance in Solano, 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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