A86/100
GOLDEN STATE WC - PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 50,381 people · California
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA3010035
Violations
0
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.006 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.006 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
This system has a clean compliance history.
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 GOLDEN STATE WC - PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA
Is GOLDEN STATE WC - PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA water safe to drink?
GOLDEN STATE WC - PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA water receives a grade of A (86/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has GOLDEN STATE WC - PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA detected?
69 contaminants were tested in GOLDEN STATE WC - PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does GOLDEN STATE WC - PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA have any EPA violations?
No, GOLDEN STATE WC - PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA has zero EPA violations on record. This indicates consistent compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How many people does GOLDEN STATE WC - PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA serve?
GOLDEN STATE WC - PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA serves approximately 50,381 people, California.
What type of water does GOLDEN STATE WC - PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA provide?
GOLDEN STATE WC - PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA 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 CA3010035.
How does GOLDEN STATE WC - PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA compare to other utilities in California?
GOLDEN STATE WC - PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA scores 86/100 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.