A81/100
CAL AM WATER COMPANY - MONTEREY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 92,450 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater Under Influence of Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA2710004
Violations
8
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.86 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 2012.
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 - MONTEREY
Is CAL AM WATER COMPANY - MONTEREY water safe to drink?
CAL AM WATER COMPANY - MONTEREY water receives a grade of A (81/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 77 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CAL AM WATER COMPANY - MONTEREY detected?
77 contaminants were tested in CAL AM WATER COMPANY - MONTEREY's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CAL AM WATER COMPANY - MONTEREY have any EPA violations?
Yes, CAL AM WATER COMPANY - MONTEREY has 8 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2012. Violation types include MR.
How many people does CAL AM WATER COMPANY - MONTEREY serve?
CAL AM WATER COMPANY - MONTEREY serves approximately 92,450 people, California.
What type of water does CAL AM WATER COMPANY - MONTEREY provide?
CAL AM WATER COMPANY - MONTEREY sources its water from groundwater under influence of surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is CA2710004.
How does CAL AM WATER COMPANY - MONTEREY compare to other utilities in California?
CAL AM WATER COMPANY - MONTEREY 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.