What the Commerce records show
- Water quality and PFAS
- 3 candidate water systems 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
- 2 Superfund records shown; 1 brownfield record shown.
- Infrastructure and incidents
- 3 pipeline incident records shown; 3 RMP facility records shown (earlier stored inventory, current location coverage unverified).Source date: PHMSA data as of Q1 2026
Water quality in Commerce
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 Commerce, CA from EPA SDWIS.
Downey - City, Water Dept.
Active health-based drinking-water issue detected in EPA SDWIS.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City-area ZIP code · Serves 110,556 people
Lakewood - City, Water Dept.
PFAS above an official threshold detected in available EPA records.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City-area ZIP code · Serves 66,135 people
Liberty Utilities (Av Ranchos) Corp.
No active drinking-water issues detected in EPA SDWIS.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City-area ZIP code · Serves 64,469 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
PFAS Screening
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PFAS Screening
PFAS screening separates EPA UCMR5 drinking-water monitoring from nearby DoD PFAS investigation-site records; EPA samples shown are from Jan 2025 to Nov 2025.
Drinking Water PFAS Monitoring
EPA UCMR5 samples public water systems. These results are separate from nearby PFAS cleanup or investigation-site records.
22 PFAS sample results above EPA limits
Sample period: Jan 2025 to Nov 2025
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 | 0.0440 | 0.0040 | 2025-07-01 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0380 | 0.0040 | 2025-01-14 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0330 | 0.0040 | 2025-07-01 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0320 | 0.0040 | 2025-01-14 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0290 | 0.0040 | 2025-07-01 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0270 | 0.0040 | 2025-01-14 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0190 | 0.0040 | 2025-07-01 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0150 | 0.0040 | 2025-07-01 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0140 | 0.0040 | 2025-01-14 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0140 | 0.0040 | 2025-07-01 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0130 | 0.0040 | 2025-07-01 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0120 | 0.0040 | 2025-01-14 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0120 | 0.0040 | 2025-01-14 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0120 | 0.0040 | 2025-07-01 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0110 | 0.0040 | 2025-07-01 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0110 | 0.0040 | 2025-01-14 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0100 | 0.0040 | 2025-07-01 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0100 | 0.0040 | 2025-01-14 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0086 | 0.0040 | 2025-01-14 | Yes |
| PFOA | 0.0083 | 0.0040 | 2025-01-14 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0167 | 0.0040 | 2025-11-25 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0078 | 0.0040 | 2025-11-25 | Yes |
PFAS detections below EPA limits.
Nearby PFAS Investigation Sites
DoD records are nearby site investigations, not Commerce 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
1
Impaired Water Bodies
EPA ATTAINS records identify assessed water bodies that do not meet water-quality standards for designated uses.
Chavez Ravine-Los Angeles River
Reported: Nov 2026
Health-relevant causes: Metals (other Than Mercury), Pathogens
Affected uses: Ecological, Recreation
Data from EPA ATTAINS
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
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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
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 Commerce
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
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EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
Los Angeles County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 40-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 40 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
3
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-South Coast Air Basin: Ozone
NonattainmentExtreme8-Hour Ozone (2015 Standard)
Original designation: Aug 2018
Health effects (EPA): Respiratory inflammation, aggravation of asthma, reduced lung function (EPA)
Los Angeles-South Coast Air Basin: PM2.5
NonattainmentSeriousPM-2.5 (2012 Standard)
Original designation: Apr 2015
Health effects (EPA): Cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, premature death (EPA)
Los Angeles County-South Coast Air Basin: Lead
NonattainmentLead (2008 Standard)
Original designation: Dec 2010
Health effects (EPA): Neurological damage, kidney damage, developmental effects in children (EPA)
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.
Anaheim
Annual mean: 0.3 Parts per million
Observation year: 2025
Annual mean: 19.0 Parts per billion
Observation year: 2025
Annual mean: 0.038 Parts per million
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Reviewed: source records as of Q4 2025
Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
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Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
TRI releases are self-reported annual totals (calendar year 2024). Hover fugitive or stack for definitions.
American Renolit Corp La
Reported: 2024
Amvac Chemical Corp
Reported: 2024
Arcadia Inc.
Reported: 2024
Land cleanup and hazardous waste records in Commerce
Superfund Sites
2
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 110000609921
Reported: Oct 2024
EPA FRS Registry ID 110071102446
Reported: Nov 2021
Brownfield Sites
1
Brownfield Sites
Brownfield sites are properties where redevelopment is complicated by the presence of hazardous substances.
Open data source: Search EPA ECHO1 site with active cleanup or investigation status
1350 S Eastern Avenue, Commerce
Reported: Feb 2026
State Remediation & Cleanup Sites
3
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.
3 sites with active cleanup or investigation
2300 S. Eastern Avenue, Commerce
0.8 miles away · LOS ANGELES County
Reported: Nov 2026
5710 Smithway Street, City of Commerce
0.9 miles away · LOS ANGELES County
Reported: Nov 2026
6608 E 26TH ST, LOS ANGELES
0.7 miles away · LOS ANGELES 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
Reviewed: reporting year 2024
Formerly Used Defense Sites
1
Formerly Used Defense Sites
Formerly Used Defense Sites are properties previously owned by, leased to, or otherwise possessed by the United States and under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense. The FUDS program addresses environmental restoration at these properties.
Open data source: USACE FUDSMSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
No MSHA mine or extraction site records shown for this report.
County radon potential
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County radon potential
Los Angeles County, CA
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Los Angeles 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.
Infrastructure, incidents, and community health in Commerce
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
No FEMA flood-zone records shown for this report.
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.
Pipeline Incidents
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Pipeline Incidents
PHMSA tracks incidents involving natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. Incidents include leaks, ruptures, and explosions.
Recent Incidents (last 5 years)
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO
Incident date: Jun 7, 2022
- Type
- Gas Distribution
- Cause
- EQUIPMENT FAILURE
- Released
- NATURAL GAS
Property damage: $250,000
Data from PHMSA
Community Health Indicators
Community Health Indicators
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Los Angeles County, CaliforniaPop. 9,721,138
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
- County
- 6,317
- State
- 6,373
- National
- 7,972
Poor or Fair Health
- County
- 18.2%
- State
- 15.8%
- National
- 14.2%
Poor Physical Health Days
- County
- 3.5
- State
- 3.1
- National
- 3.3
Poor Mental Health Days
- County
- 5.1
- State
- 4.7
- National
- 4.8
Adult Smoking
- County
- 11.0%
- State
- 8.8%
- National
- 15.0%
Adult Obesity
- County
- 28.5%
- State
- 27.8%
- National
- 34.0%
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
- County
- 13.4
- State
- 7.1
- National
- 7.3
Drinking water violation indicator
- County
- Yes
- State
- N/A
- National
- N/A
Diabetes Prevalence
- County
- 11.7%
- State
- 10.8%
- National
- 9.6%
Life Expectancy
- County
- 80.1
- State
- 79.9
- National
- 77.6
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 6,317 | 6,373 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 18.2% | 15.8% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 3.5 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 5.1 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 11.0% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 28.5% | 27.8% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 13.4 | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 11.7% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 80.1 | 79.9 | 77.6 |
Environmental questions about Commerce, California
Has PFAS been found in the water in Commerce, California?
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from Downey-City, Water Department. Results dated Jan 14, 2025 to Jul 1, 2025 include PFOS at 0.012 to 0.044 micrograms per liter and PFPeA at 0.0062 to 0.027 micrograms per liter.
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from Lakewood-City, Water Department. Results dated Nov 25, 2025 include PFOS at 0.0078 to 0.0167 micrograms per liter and PFHxS at 0.0031 micrograms per liter.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
What do EPA records say about tap water in Commerce, California?
EPA drinking water records on this page list 2 violations for Downey-City, Water Department.
The EPA drinking water records available here list no violations for Lakewood-City, Water Department.
EPA drinking water records on this page list 1 violation for Liberty Utilities (Av Ranchos) Corp..
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 Commerce, California?
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for Commerce.
The monitoring station at Anaheim recorded an annual average of 0.3 Parts per million for carbon monoxide in 2025.
The monitoring station at Anaheim recorded an annual average of 19 Parts per billion for nitrogen dioxide in 2025.
The monitoring station at Anaheim recorded an annual average of 0.038 Parts per million for ozone in 2025.
Download 2025 EPA annual monitor dataCurrent air quality on AirNow
Is there radon in Commerce, California?
The radon data for Commerce covers Los Angeles 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 Commerce, California?
This city report shows 2 Superfund sites: Exide Technologies; Pemaco Maywood.
This city report shows 1 brownfield site: Former Specific Plating Facility.
What is the life expectancy in Commerce, California?
The county data for Commerce reports a life expectancy of 80.1 years in Los Angeles 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 Commerce, California?
The county data for Commerce reports 6,317 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Los Angeles 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 Commerce, California?
The county data for Commerce lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 13.4 micrograms per cubic meter in Los Angeles County, California.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
What environmental incidents are recorded near Commerce, California?
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Southern California Gas Co near Commerce on Jun 7, 2022. The reported release was natural gas.
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Oxy USA Inc near Commerce on Jun 6, 2012. The reported release was crude oil.
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Southern California Gas Co near Commerce on Feb 11, 2012. The reported release was natural gas.