D33/100
CAMP PENDLETON (SOUTH) — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 42,219 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
CA3710702
Violations
17
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.06 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 320.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
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 2018.
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 CAMP PENDLETON (SOUTH)
Is CAMP PENDLETON (SOUTH) water safe to drink?
CAMP PENDLETON (SOUTH) water receives a grade of D (33/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 17 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CAMP PENDLETON (SOUTH) detected?
67 contaminants were tested in CAMP PENDLETON (SOUTH)'s water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CAMP PENDLETON (SOUTH) have any EPA violations?
Yes, CAMP PENDLETON (SOUTH) has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MCL, TT, MR. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does CAMP PENDLETON (SOUTH) serve?
CAMP PENDLETON (SOUTH) serves approximately 42,219 people, California.
What type of water does CAMP PENDLETON (SOUTH) provide?
CAMP PENDLETON (SOUTH) sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA3710702.
How does CAMP PENDLETON (SOUTH) compare to other utilities in California?
CAMP PENDLETON (SOUTH) scores 33/100 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.