A81/100
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 61,431 people · California
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA4110006
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
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 WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH
Is CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH water safe to drink?
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH water receives a grade of A (81/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH detected?
69 contaminants were tested in CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH have any EPA violations?
Yes, CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include TT, Other, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH serve?
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH serves approximately 61,431 people, California.
What type of water does CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH provide?
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is CA4110006.
How does CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH compare to other utilities in California?
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH 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.