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BURBANK-CITY, WATER DEPT. — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 105,603 people · California

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA1910179
Violations
7

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
1,4-dioxane
1.00 µg/L—Above Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – August 16, 2022Enforcement: 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 BURBANK-CITY, WATER DEPT.

Is BURBANK-CITY, WATER DEPT. water safe to drink?

BURBANK-CITY, WATER DEPT. water receives a grade of A (86/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has BURBANK-CITY, WATER DEPT. detected?

76 contaminants were tested in BURBANK-CITY, WATER DEPT.'s water. Notable contaminants include 1,4-dioxane. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BURBANK-CITY, WATER DEPT. have any EPA violations?

Yes, BURBANK-CITY, WATER DEPT. has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include MR, MON, Other. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does BURBANK-CITY, WATER DEPT. serve?

BURBANK-CITY, WATER DEPT. serves approximately 105,603 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Burbank.

What type of water does BURBANK-CITY, WATER DEPT. provide?

BURBANK-CITY, WATER DEPT. sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is CA1910179.

How does BURBANK-CITY, WATER DEPT. compare to other utilities in California?

BURBANK-CITY, WATER DEPT. 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.

Cities Served

Burbank