What the Adelanto records show
- Water quality and PFAS
- 1 candidate water system shown.Source date: Violations as of Q1 2026
- Air quality and emissions
- 3 monitoring records shown. Observation year: 2025.Source date: AQS data as of 2026
- Land and cleanup records
- 1 Superfund record shown; No brownfield records returned in this report.
- Infrastructure and incidents
- No pipeline incident records returned in this report; 2 RMP facility records shown (earlier stored inventory, current location coverage unverified).
Water quality in Adelanto
Check your water bill for your utility name and confirm the reporting year. See EPA’s guide to finding your annual water quality report.
Drinking Water Compliance
Drinking Water Compliance
Public water-system records for Adelanto, CA from EPA SDWIS.
Adelanto, City of
Active major or public-notice drinking-water issue detected in EPA SDWIS.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City listed in EPA records · Serves 39,930 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
PFAS Screening
2
PFAS Screening
PFAS screening separates EPA UCMR5 drinking-water monitoring from nearby DoD PFAS investigation-site records; EPA samples shown are from Dec 2023 to Sep 2024.
Drinking Water PFAS Monitoring
EPA UCMR5 samples public water systems. These results are separate from nearby PFAS cleanup or investigation-site records.
2 PFAS sample results above EPA limits
Sample period: Dec 2023 to Sep 2024
UCMR5 results are sampled by public water system, not every household. Confirm your water provider before treating these as tap-water results for a specific address.
| Chemical | Concentration (µg/L) | EPA Limit (µg/L) | Sample date | Over Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOS | 0.0045 | 0.0040 | 2024-09-24 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0043 | 0.0040 | 2023-12-19 | Yes |
PFAS detections below EPA limits.
Nearby PFAS Investigation Sites
DoD records are nearby site investigations, not Adelanto drinking-water detections. Record names come from the source database and can be broad.
No DoD PFAS investigation records shown for this report.
Impaired Water Bodies
Impaired Water Bodies
No health-relevant impairment records shown among the assessment records in this report.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
2
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
NPDES permits regulate pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways. Facilities must report compliance quarterly.
Violation records
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Air quality and emissions in Adelanto
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
San Bernardino County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 30-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 30 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
Nonattainment Status
2
Nonattainment Status
EPA designates an area as nonattainment when air quality does not meet federal health-based standards (NAAQS) for a specific pollutant.
Los Angeles-San Bernardino Counties (West Mojave Desert): Ozone
NonattainmentSevere 158-Hour Ozone (2015 Standard)
Original designation: Aug 2018
Health effects (EPA): Respiratory inflammation, aggravation of asthma, reduced lung function (EPA)
San Bernardino County (part); excluding Searles Valley Planning area and South Coast Air Basin: PM10
NonattainmentModeratePM-10 (1987 Standard)
Original designation: Jan 1994
Health effects (EPA): Respiratory illness, aggravation of asthma (EPA)
Historical designations under the revoked 1997 ozone standard
These records describe historical designations. EPA revoked the 1997 ozone standard on April 6, 2015.
Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties (Western Mojave Desert)
Historical standard: 0.08 ppm (8-hour)
Historical designation: Nonattainment · Subpart 2/Severe 15
Original designation: Jun 2004
Open data source: EPA final revocation ruleContinuing requirements have not been verified for this area.
Data from EPA Green Book
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
EPA annual monitor summaries describe past measurements. For current air quality, see AirNow.
Hesperia-Olive Street
Annual mean: 0.051 Parts per million
EPA primary exceedance count: 29 (Ozone 8-hour 2015)
Observation year: 2025
Annual mean: 24.3 Micrograms/cubic meter (25 C)
Observation year: 2025
Victorville-Park Avenue
Annual mean: 24.4 Parts per billion
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Air Quality Violations or Noncompliance
1
Air Quality Violations or Noncompliance
Facilities regulated under the Clean Air Act. CAA HPV flags indicate serious noncompliance such as exceeding emission limits.
Air Violations
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
3
Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
TRI releases are self-reported annual totals (calendar year 2024). Hover fugitive or stack for definitions.
Adelanto Plant 19
Reported: 2024
Daniel Mechanical LLC
Reported: 2024
Federal Correctional Complex Victorville
Reported: 2024
Land cleanup and hazardous waste records in Adelanto
Superfund Sites
1
Superfund Sites
EPA records for current, proposed and formerly listed Superfund sites on the National Priorities List (NPL).
Open data source: Search EPA ECHOEPA FRS Registry ID 110071102027
Reported: Nov 2021
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
State Remediation & Cleanup Sites
2
State Remediation & Cleanup Sites
State environmental agencies maintain cleanup site databases that include state Superfund, voluntary cleanup, and brownfield remediation programs. These programs track additional sites beyond those on the federal NPL.
2 sites with active cleanup or investigation
5,347 ACRES, 4 MLS NW OF VICTORVILLE, CA, VICTORVILLE
3.9 miles away · SAN BERNARDINO County
Reported: Nov 2026
Verbena, Adelanto
4.1 miles away · SAN BERNARDINO County
Reported: Nov 2026
Data from EPA ECHO
Hazardous Waste — RCRA Handlers
3
Hazardous Waste — RCRA Handlers
Facilities with hazardous-waste handler records under RCRA in the reviewed 5-mile city-center search area. Active handler status is separate from air, water, or other ECHO compliance violations, which are shown in their own sections.
Active RCRA handler records in the reviewed city search area
Underground Storage Tanks
Underground Storage Tanks
No release reports shown in this group.
Reviewed: active/open records as of 2018
Data from EPA UST Finder
Onsite Waste Disposal (TRI Land Releases)
1
Onsite Waste Disposal (TRI Land Releases)
Toxics Release Inventory data — chemicals disposed on-site at reporting facilities.
Adelanto Plant 19
Open data source: View EPA TRI facility recordMSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
1
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
Sites regulated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, including mines, sand and gravel operations, and portable crushers. Status and type are from the MSHA Mine Data Retrieval System. Records with active/intermittent status dates older than 5 years are shown as older records rather than current active sites.
No records shown in this group.
Reviewed: status dates within last 5 years
Data from MSHA
County radon potential
1
County radon potential
San Bernardino County, CA
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
San Bernardino County is EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate potential). EPA defines Zone 2 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
FEMA flood zones and infrastructure in Adelanto
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
Minimal flood hazard — outside the 1% and 0.2% annual chance floodplains.
EPA Risk Management Program Records
EPA Risk Management Program Records
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
EPA ECHO lists facilities linked to the Risk Management Program. Results include facilities with locations that can be matched. Records may be historical. Current operations, chemical inventories, and recent accident history are unverified.
Reviewed: 2000-present
Community Health Indicators
Community Health Indicators
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
San Bernardino County, CaliforniaPop. 2,193,656
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
- County
- 8,917
- State
- 6,373
- National
- 7,972
Poor or Fair Health
- County
- 20.9%
- State
- 15.8%
- National
- 14.2%
Poor Physical Health Days
- County
- 4.1
- State
- 3.1
- National
- 3.3
Poor Mental Health Days
- County
- 5.2
- State
- 4.7
- National
- 4.8
Adult Smoking
- County
- 12.5%
- State
- 8.8%
- National
- 15.0%
Adult Obesity
- County
- 38.1%
- State
- 27.8%
- National
- 34.0%
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
- County
- 15.6
- State
- 7.1
- National
- 7.3
Drinking water violation indicator
- County
- Yes
- State
- N/A
- National
- N/A
Diabetes Prevalence
- County
- 12.3%
- State
- 10.8%
- National
- 9.6%
Life Expectancy
- County
- 76.1
- State
- 79.9
- National
- 77.6
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 8,917 | 6,373 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 20.9% | 15.8% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 5.2 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 12.5% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.1% | 27.8% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 15.6 | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 12.3% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 76.1 | 79.9 | 77.6 |
Environmental questions about Adelanto, California
Has PFAS been found in the water in Adelanto, California?
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from the City of Adelanto. Results dated Dec 19, 2023 to Sep 24, 2024 include PFHxS at 0.0046 to 0.0047 micrograms per liter and PFOS at 0.0043 to 0.0045 micrograms per liter.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
What do EPA records say about tap water in Adelanto, California?
EPA drinking water records on this page list 5 violations for the City of Adelanto.
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
What do annual air monitors show near Adelanto, California?
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for Adelanto.
The monitoring station at Hesperia-Olive Street recorded an annual average of 0.051 Parts per million for ozone in 2025.
The monitoring station at Hesperia-Olive Street recorded an annual average of 24.3 Micrograms/cubic meter (25 C) for particles (PM10) in 2025.
The monitoring station at Victorville-Park Avenue recorded an annual average of 24.4 Parts per billion for nitrogen dioxide in 2025.
Download 2025 EPA annual monitor dataCurrent air quality on AirNow
Is there radon in Adelanto, California?
The radon data for Adelanto covers San Bernardino County. EPA places this area in Zone 2, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level of 2 to 4 picocuries per liter.
Are there Superfund or brownfield sites near Adelanto, California?
This city report shows 1 Superfund site: George Air Force Base.
No brownfield sites were returned for this city report.
What is the life expectancy in Adelanto, California?
The county data for Adelanto reports a life expectancy of 76.1 years in San Bernardino County, California.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
What does the data say about premature deaths in Adelanto, California?
The county data for Adelanto reports 8,917 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in San Bernardino County, California. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
Is there air pollution in Adelanto, California?
The county data for Adelanto lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 15.6 micrograms per cubic meter in San Bernardino County, California.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.