B73/100
CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 14,537 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
CA5010005
Violations
12
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
vanadium | 44.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
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 MODESTO - SALIDA
Is CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA water safe to drink?
CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA water receives a grade of B (73/100), which is considered good. Out of 66 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 MODESTO - SALIDA detected?
66 contaminants were tested in CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA's water. Notable contaminants include vanadium. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA serve?
CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA serves approximately 14,537 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Modesto.
What type of water does CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA provide?
CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA5010005.
How does CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA compare to other utilities in California?
CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA 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.