F0/100
GALT, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 26,536 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
CA3410011
Violations
28
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 680.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2013.
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 GALT, CITY OF
Is GALT, CITY OF water safe to drink?
GALT, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 28 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has GALT, CITY OF detected?
42 contaminants were tested in GALT, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does GALT, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, GALT, CITY OF has 28 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2013. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 20 are health-based violations.
How many people does GALT, CITY OF serve?
GALT, CITY OF serves approximately 26,536 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Galt.
What type of water does GALT, CITY OF provide?
GALT, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA3410011.
How does GALT, CITY OF compare to other utilities in California?
GALT, CITY OF 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.