It’s the first environmental health screening tool of its kind in the country. California’s Environmental Protection Agency is rolling out Cal Enviroscreen which helps pinpoint communities that may be particularly vulnerable to pollution. It measures a broad range of pollutants and health indicators in every zip code across the state.

 

By zooming in on the map, Californians can see how different zip codes are ranked. The top three zip codes are in the Los Angeles area. Seven zip codes on the top 10 list are in San Joaquin Valley, which is in Central California.

The most vulnerable community in the state is West Fresno. Other zip codes in the top ten include Bakersfield, Stockton and the Los Angeles-area communities of Vernon, Baldwin Park, and Boyle Heights.

While Cal Enviroscreen measures things like traffic, hazardous waste facilities, and pesticides, top-scoring communities generally have high rates of air pollution.

What this means to you

California continues to use database technology to measure pollution sources by geographic areas.  Cal Enviroscreen identifies and quantifies a variety of pollutants – with an emphasis on air pollution – down to the zip code level.

MIRATECH can help

Contact MIRATECH to discuss how to use Enviroscreen as an aid to your emission compliance plans in California.