B70/100

IDYLLWILD WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,762 people · California

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
CA3310019
Violations
7

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
3.00 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

2

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2022 – April 12, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

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 IDYLLWILD WATER DISTRICT

Is IDYLLWILD WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?

IDYLLWILD WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of B (70/100), which is considered good. Out of 2 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has IDYLLWILD WATER DISTRICT detected?

2 contaminants were tested in IDYLLWILD WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does IDYLLWILD WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?

Yes, IDYLLWILD WATER DISTRICT has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does IDYLLWILD WATER DISTRICT serve?

IDYLLWILD WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 3,762 people, California.

What type of water does IDYLLWILD WATER DISTRICT provide?

IDYLLWILD WATER DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA3310019.

How does IDYLLWILD WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in California?

IDYLLWILD WATER DISTRICT scores 70/100 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.