B79/100
FORTUNA, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 12,133 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
CA1210006
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.80 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2011.
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 FORTUNA, CITY OF
Is FORTUNA, CITY OF water safe to drink?
FORTUNA, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (79/100), which is considered good. Out of 67 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has FORTUNA, CITY OF detected?
67 contaminants were tested in FORTUNA, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FORTUNA, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, FORTUNA, CITY OF has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2011. Violation types include MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does FORTUNA, CITY OF serve?
FORTUNA, CITY OF serves approximately 12,133 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Fortuna.
What type of water does FORTUNA, CITY OF provide?
FORTUNA, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA1210006.
How does FORTUNA, CITY OF compare to other utilities in California?
FORTUNA, CITY OF scores 79/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our California state page for a full comparison of water systems.