B73/100

CITY OF BIGGS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,060 people · California

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
CA0410001
Violations
12

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.007 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

3

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Reporting violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: May 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 BIGGS

Is CITY OF BIGGS water safe to drink?

CITY OF BIGGS water receives a grade of B (73/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has CITY OF BIGGS detected?

1 contaminants were tested in CITY OF BIGGS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CITY OF BIGGS have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF BIGGS has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, MON. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF BIGGS serve?

CITY OF BIGGS serves approximately 2,060 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Biggs.

What type of water does CITY OF BIGGS provide?

CITY OF BIGGS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA0410001.

How does CITY OF BIGGS compare to other utilities in California?

CITY OF BIGGS scores 73/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our California state page for a full comparison of water systems.

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