D31/100
CITY OF LIVE OAK — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,285 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
CA5110001
Violations
18
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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 2017.
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 LIVE OAK
Is CITY OF LIVE OAK water safe to drink?
CITY OF LIVE OAK water receives a grade of D (31/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 18 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF LIVE OAK detected?
31 contaminants were tested in CITY OF LIVE OAK's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITY OF LIVE OAK have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF LIVE OAK has 18 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include MR, MCL. 12 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF LIVE OAK serve?
CITY OF LIVE OAK serves approximately 9,285 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Live Oak.
What type of water does CITY OF LIVE OAK provide?
CITY OF LIVE OAK sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA5110001.
How does CITY OF LIVE OAK compare to other utilities in California?
CITY OF LIVE OAK scores 31/100 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.