A86/100
BISHOP, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,819 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
CA1410001
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – July 3, 2025Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About BISHOP, CITY OF
Is BISHOP, CITY OF water safe to drink?
BISHOP, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (86/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BISHOP, CITY OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in BISHOP, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BISHOP, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BISHOP, CITY OF has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does BISHOP, CITY OF serve?
BISHOP, CITY OF serves approximately 3,819 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Bishop.
What type of water does BISHOP, CITY OF provide?
BISHOP, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA1410001.
How does BISHOP, CITY OF compare to other utilities in California?
BISHOP, CITY OF scores 86/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our California state page for a full comparison of water systems.