A91/100
CAL-AM WATER COMPANY - EAST PASADENA — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,949 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
CA1910020
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2002.
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 CAL-AM WATER COMPANY - EAST PASADENA
Is CAL-AM WATER COMPANY - EAST PASADENA water safe to drink?
CAL-AM WATER COMPANY - EAST PASADENA water receives a grade of A (91/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 51 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CAL-AM WATER COMPANY - EAST PASADENA detected?
51 contaminants were tested in CAL-AM WATER COMPANY - EAST PASADENA's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CAL-AM WATER COMPANY - EAST PASADENA have any EPA violations?
Yes, CAL-AM WATER COMPANY - EAST PASADENA has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2002. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does CAL-AM WATER COMPANY - EAST PASADENA serve?
CAL-AM WATER COMPANY - EAST PASADENA serves approximately 9,949 people, California.
What type of water does CAL-AM WATER COMPANY - EAST PASADENA provide?
CAL-AM WATER COMPANY - EAST PASADENA sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA1910020.
How does CAL-AM WATER COMPANY - EAST PASADENA compare to other utilities in California?
CAL-AM WATER COMPANY - EAST PASADENA scores 91/100 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.