Trinity, CA

Low Risk (15/100)

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 Trinity in California · Population: 15,886

SDWIS systems such as WEAVERVILLE C.S.D.; TRINITY CO. W.W. DIST #1; R-WILD HORSE RANCH anchor Trinity, CA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 15/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

No TRI Form R facilities sit in Trinity in this extract; water coverage still lists WEAVERVILLE C.S.D.; TRINITY CO. W.W. DIST #1; R-WILD HORSE RANCH. AQS monitors logged median AQI 31 / peak 113 in 2024.

Burden score 15/100 (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 Trinity -- 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)
15,886
TRI Facilities
0
Water Systems
14
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
0 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 258 (72%) 98 1 113
2023 209 (67%) 93 6 174
2022 227 (64%) 111 5 342
2021 201 (61%) 81 4 1217
2020 215 (63%) 100 12 211
2024 Good Air Quality: 72% of days
Unhealthy days: 1
Median AQI: 31

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 (14)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
WEAVERVILLE C.S.D. 3,975 3
TRINITY CO. W.W. DIST #1 2,324 0
R-WILD HORSE RANCH 1,055 1
TRINITY CENTER M.W.C. 729 1
LEWISTON COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT 677 7
TRINITY KNOLLS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY 338 1
TRINITY VILLAGE MUTUAL WATER 332 3
SALYER MUTUAL WC (FORMERLY RIVERVIEW AC) 231 3
TREASURE CREEK WOODS MWC 131 1
SALYER HEIGHTS W.S., INC 130 8
BURNT RANCH ESTATES 115 3
RUSH CREEK MUTUAL WATER SYSTEM 102 6
LAKESHORE VILLA MUTUAL WATER CO 88 0
SEYMOUR'S MUTUAL WATER SYSTEM 40 1

Cities in Trinity (9)

Lakehead
0 facilities · 4 water
Salyer
0 facilities · 3 water
Trinity Center
0 facilities · 3 water
Weaverville
0 facilities · 2 water
Burnt Ranch
0 facilities · 1 water
Hayfork
0 facilities · 1 water
Junction City
0 facilities · 1 water
Platina
0 facilities · 1 water
Trinty Center
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Trinity, California?
Trinity, CA has an environmental risk score of 15/100 (Low Risk), based on 0 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 14 water systems on record. 12 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Trinity?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Trinity, CA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Trinity?
Trinity, CA has 0 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Trinity?
In 2024, Trinity, CA recorded a median AQI of 31 and a peak AQI of 113. 72% 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 Trinity?
Trinity, CA has 14 EPA-regulated water systems. 12 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 Trinity?
Environmental compliance in Trinity, 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