Chiquita Canyon Landfill - Community Air Monitoring
Castaic Union School District is committed to keeping students safe and healthy, particularly in light of ongoing air quality concerns stemming from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.
Monitoring Air Quality
- We track air quality multiple times a day using nearby monitoring stations before students are released to play.
- Data on hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) help us decide when students can be outdoors.
- Parents may also request that their child stay indoors on any day by contacting the school office, and students can request this themselves.
Safety Measures in Place
- Upgraded HVAC systems with carbon filters and 30-minute air recycling.
- Air purifiers (CARB-certified MedifyAir MA-112 or equivalent) in every classroom, rated for spaces larger than our rooms.
- Indoor options are always available when air quality is unhealthy, with enough space to safely accommodate all students.
Air Monitoring Data Guide
Real-time Air Monitoring & Resources
CUSD Resolution 24/25-1: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CASTAIC UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING RESOLUTION OF CHIQUITA CANYON LANDFILL COMMUNITY CONCERNS
Chiquita Canyon Landfill Survey - The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched an online survey on odors and health effects near the Chiquita Canyon Landfill Incident to better understand the experiences of residents within the last month regarding air quality and the presence of odors in the Val Verde and other neighboring communities surrounding the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.