Air Quality
Moderate
Water Violations
20
Active Contamination
43
Active Permits
10
Air quality in Tulare County is rated moderate with a median AQI of 59 (232 days measured in 2025). 19 community water systems serve the area, with 20 recent violations in the last 5 years. 23 industrial facilities report toxic chemical releases totaling 3.1K lbs. 43 contamination sites are tracked, all with completed or ongoing remediation. 47 EV charging stations are available in the area.
Air Quality — Tulare County (2025)i
AQSThe Air Quality Index measures how clean or polluted the air is on a given day. AQI is reported at the county level. A score of 0-50 is considered good; 51-100 is moderate; above 100 may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Median AQI
PM2.5 Daysi
93Ozone Daysi
138Drinking Wateri
SDWISPublic water systems registered to serve this area. Community systems (CWS) provide water to residents year-round. Violations indicate a system failed to meet federal drinking water standards.
Community Systemsi
19Active Systemsi
15Recent Violationsi
20Recent Violations (Last 5 Years)
Historical Violations (Over 5 Years Ago)
Industrial Monitoringi
Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)i
TRIContamination Sitesi
Contaminated sites tracked by the EPA and state agencies. Superfund sites are the most seriously contaminated locations. Brownfields are former industrial properties being cleaned up for reuse. LUST sites have confirmed leaks from underground storage tanks.
EV Charging & Alternative Fuel Stationsi
AFDC