C41/100

CITY OF SANGER — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 26,357 people · California

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
CA1010029
Violations
9

Contaminant Test Results

4 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.006 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.004 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
chlorate
220.00 µg/LAbove Goal
vanadium
32.00 µg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

2

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

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 SANGER

Is CITY OF SANGER water safe to drink?

CITY OF SANGER water receives a grade of C (41/100), which is considered fair. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 9 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CITY OF SANGER detected?

73 contaminants were tested in CITY OF SANGER's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, chlorate, vanadium. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CITY OF SANGER have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF SANGER has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, MCL. 7 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF SANGER serve?

CITY OF SANGER serves approximately 26,357 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Sanger.

What type of water does CITY OF SANGER provide?

CITY OF SANGER sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA1010029.

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

CITY OF SANGER scores 41/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our California state page for a full comparison of water systems.

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