A95/100
CITY OF SANTA PAULA — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 31,018 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
CA5610011
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 400.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 SANTA PAULA
Is CITY OF SANTA PAULA water safe to drink?
CITY OF SANTA PAULA water receives a grade of A (95/100), which is considered excellent. 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 SANTA PAULA detected?
66 contaminants were tested in CITY OF SANTA PAULA's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CITY OF SANTA PAULA have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF SANTA PAULA has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MR.
How many people does CITY OF SANTA PAULA serve?
CITY OF SANTA PAULA serves approximately 31,018 people, California.
What type of water does CITY OF SANTA PAULA provide?
CITY OF SANTA PAULA sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA5610011.
How does CITY OF SANTA PAULA compare to other utilities in California?
CITY OF SANTA PAULA scores 95/100 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.