A92/100
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. - PALOS VER — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 71,452 people · California
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA1910104
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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 1995.
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 CO. - PALOS VER
Is CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. - PALOS VER water safe to drink?
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. - PALOS VER water receives a grade of A (92/100), 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 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. - PALOS VER detected?
76 contaminants were tested in CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. - PALOS VER's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. - PALOS VER have any EPA violations?
Yes, CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. - PALOS VER has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1995. Violation types include MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. - PALOS VER serve?
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. - PALOS VER serves approximately 71,452 people, California.
What type of water does CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. - PALOS VER provide?
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. - PALOS VER 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 CA1910104.
How does CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. - PALOS VER compare to other utilities in California?
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO. - PALOS VER scores 92/100 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.