F0/100

CUTLER PUD — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 6,200 people · California

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
CA5410001
Violations
21

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

6

Unresolved

5

Health-Related

TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
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
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)

When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTUnresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (single sample)

When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify 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 CUTLER PUD

Is CUTLER PUD water safe to drink?

CUTLER PUD water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 21 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CUTLER PUD detected?

31 contaminants were tested in CUTLER PUD's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does CUTLER PUD have any EPA violations?

Yes, CUTLER PUD has 21 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, RPT, TT. 20 are health-based violations.

How many people does CUTLER PUD serve?

CUTLER PUD serves approximately 6,200 people, California.

What type of water does CUTLER PUD provide?

CUTLER PUD sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA5410001.

How does CUTLER PUD compare to other utilities in California?

CUTLER PUD scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our California state page for a full comparison of water systems.