B75/100
INGLEWOOD- CITY, WATER DEPT. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 80,824 people · California
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA1910051
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 INGLEWOOD- CITY, WATER DEPT.
Is INGLEWOOD- CITY, WATER DEPT. water safe to drink?
INGLEWOOD- CITY, WATER DEPT. water receives a grade of B (75/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has INGLEWOOD- CITY, WATER DEPT. detected?
69 contaminants were tested in INGLEWOOD- CITY, WATER DEPT.'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOA. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does INGLEWOOD- CITY, WATER DEPT. have any EPA violations?
Yes, INGLEWOOD- CITY, WATER DEPT. has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include MR, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does INGLEWOOD- CITY, WATER DEPT. serve?
INGLEWOOD- CITY, WATER DEPT. serves approximately 80,824 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Inglewood.
What type of water does INGLEWOOD- CITY, WATER DEPT. provide?
INGLEWOOD- CITY, WATER DEPT. 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 CA1910051.
How does INGLEWOOD- CITY, WATER DEPT. compare to other utilities in California?
INGLEWOOD- CITY, WATER DEPT. scores 75/100 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.