A81/100
BODEGA BAY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,069 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
CA4910021
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.40 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 BODEGA BAY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Is BODEGA BAY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT water safe to drink?
BODEGA BAY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT water receives a grade of A (81/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 2 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BODEGA BAY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT detected?
2 contaminants were tested in BODEGA BAY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BODEGA BAY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, BODEGA BAY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does BODEGA BAY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT serve?
BODEGA BAY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT serves approximately 1,069 people, California.
What type of water does BODEGA BAY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT provide?
BODEGA BAY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA4910021.
How does BODEGA BAY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT compare to other utilities in California?
BODEGA BAY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT scores 81/100 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.