A87/100
CITY OF SACRAMENTO MAIN — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 520,407 people · California
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA3410020
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
vanadium | 41.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1993.
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 SACRAMENTO MAIN
Is CITY OF SACRAMENTO MAIN water safe to drink?
CITY OF SACRAMENTO MAIN water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 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 SACRAMENTO MAIN detected?
76 contaminants were tested in CITY OF SACRAMENTO MAIN's water. Notable contaminants include vanadium. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITY OF SACRAMENTO MAIN have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF SACRAMENTO MAIN has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1993. Violation types include TT. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF SACRAMENTO MAIN serve?
CITY OF SACRAMENTO MAIN serves approximately 520,407 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Sacramento.
What type of water does CITY OF SACRAMENTO MAIN provide?
CITY OF SACRAMENTO MAIN sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is CA3410020.
How does CITY OF SACRAMENTO MAIN compare to other utilities in California?
CITY OF SACRAMENTO MAIN scores 87/100 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.