A90/100
CITY OF ALHAMBRA — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 79,776 people · California
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA1910001
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2009.
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 CITY OF ALHAMBRA
Is CITY OF ALHAMBRA water safe to drink?
CITY OF ALHAMBRA water receives a grade of A (90/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CITY OF ALHAMBRA detected?
69 contaminants were tested in CITY OF ALHAMBRA's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF ALHAMBRA have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF ALHAMBRA has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2009. Violation types include MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF ALHAMBRA serve?
CITY OF ALHAMBRA serves approximately 79,776 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Alhambra.
What type of water does CITY OF ALHAMBRA provide?
CITY OF ALHAMBRA 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 CA1910001.
How does CITY OF ALHAMBRA compare to other utilities in California?
CITY OF ALHAMBRA scores 90/100 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.