Draft CalEnviroScreen 5.0 Adds Diabetes, Air Toxic Indicators
Summary
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has released Draft CalEnviroScreen 5.0, an update to the state's environmental burden mapping tool that identifies California communities disproportionately affected by pollution. The draft update incorporates the most recent census geography and data, refined methodologies, and community input. Two new indicators are introduced: Diabetes Prevalence and Small Air Toxic Sites. OEHHA is accepting public feedback on the draft, with comments and workshop summaries available on the CalEnviroScreen website.
“CalEnviroScreen is a mapping tool that identifies California communities disproportionately burdened by pollution.”
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Draft CalEnviroScreen 5.0 updates the prior version with the most recent census geography, refined methodologies, and input from community-based organizations. Two new environmental health indicators are added: Diabetes Prevalence and Small Air Toxic Sites. The full technical report, overview document, co-design report, and draft data are available for download on the OEHHA website. This is a consultation draft open for public comment — no compliance obligations are created by this announcement.
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Draft CalEnviroScreen 5.0
January 28, 2026
About the Draft
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) announces the release of the draft CalEnviroScreen 5.0 update. CalEnviroScreen is a mapping tool that identifies California communities disproportionately burdened by pollution.
This update uses the most recent census geography, incorporates the most recent data, refined methodologies, and input from community-based organizations. It also introduces two new indicators: Diabetes Prevalence and Small Air Toxic Sites.
Explore the resources below to learn more.
View the Map
Explore and visualize the newest data in Draft CalEnviroScreen 5.0.
Overview Document
Review brief information about CalEnviroScreen and its uses, major proposed updates, and how to provide feedback.
Technical Report
Read the full scientific and methodological documentation behind the model and indicators.
Co-Design Report
Learn about the community-centered process to update the draft.
Data
Access and download all draft CalEnviroScreen 5.0 data.
Public Engagement
See public comments and workshop summaries.
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