B79/100
GSWC - BELL, BELL GARDENS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 54,877 people · California
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA1910011
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 260.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
1,4-dioxane | 2.60 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2010.
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 GSWC - BELL, BELL GARDENS
Is GSWC - BELL, BELL GARDENS water safe to drink?
GSWC - BELL, BELL GARDENS water receives a grade of B (79/100), which is considered good. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has GSWC - BELL, BELL GARDENS detected?
66 contaminants were tested in GSWC - BELL, BELL GARDENS's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate, 1,4-dioxane. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does GSWC - BELL, BELL GARDENS have any EPA violations?
Yes, GSWC - BELL, BELL GARDENS has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2010. Violation types include MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does GSWC - BELL, BELL GARDENS serve?
GSWC - BELL, BELL GARDENS serves approximately 54,877 people, California.
What type of water does GSWC - BELL, BELL GARDENS provide?
GSWC - BELL, BELL GARDENS 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 CA1910011.
How does GSWC - BELL, BELL GARDENS compare to other utilities in California?
GSWC - BELL, BELL GARDENS 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.