D35/100
CALIFORNIA CITY, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 14,198 people · California
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
CA1510032
Violations
14
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
molybdenum | 100.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 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 CALIFORNIA CITY, CITY OF
Is CALIFORNIA CITY, CITY OF water safe to drink?
CALIFORNIA CITY, CITY OF water receives a grade of D (35/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 14 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CALIFORNIA CITY, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in CALIFORNIA CITY, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include molybdenum. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CALIFORNIA CITY, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, CALIFORNIA CITY, CITY OF has 14 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 12 are health-based violations.
How many people does CALIFORNIA CITY, CITY OF serve?
CALIFORNIA CITY, CITY OF serves approximately 14,198 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: California City.
What type of water does CALIFORNIA CITY, CITY OF provide?
CALIFORNIA CITY, CITY OF 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 CA1510032.
How does CALIFORNIA CITY, CITY OF compare to other utilities in California?
CALIFORNIA CITY, CITY OF scores 35/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our California state page for a full comparison of water systems.