B75/100
CITY OF BURLINGAME — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 31,451 people · California
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA4110003
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2014.
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 BURLINGAME
Is CITY OF BURLINGAME water safe to drink?
CITY OF BURLINGAME water receives a grade of B (75/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CITY OF BURLINGAME detected?
69 contaminants were tested in CITY OF BURLINGAME's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF BURLINGAME have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF BURLINGAME has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MCL, TT. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF BURLINGAME serve?
CITY OF BURLINGAME serves approximately 31,451 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Burlingame.
What type of water does CITY OF BURLINGAME provide?
CITY OF BURLINGAME 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 CA4110003.
How does CITY OF BURLINGAME compare to other utilities in California?
CITY OF BURLINGAME scores 75/100 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.