A90/100
EL CENTRO, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 43,772 people · California
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA1310004
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2014.
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 EL CENTRO, CITY OF
Is EL CENTRO, CITY OF water safe to drink?
EL CENTRO, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (90/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has EL CENTRO, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in EL CENTRO, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does EL CENTRO, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, EL CENTRO, CITY OF has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does EL CENTRO, CITY OF serve?
EL CENTRO, CITY OF serves approximately 43,772 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: El Centro.
What type of water does EL CENTRO, CITY OF provide?
EL CENTRO, CITY OF sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is CA1310004.
How does EL CENTRO, CITY OF compare to other utilities in California?
EL CENTRO, CITY OF scores 90/100 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.