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INYO COUNTY PWD - INDEPENDENCE — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,108 people · California

Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
CA1410008
Violations
12

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Reporting violation

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

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
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: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 INYO COUNTY PWD - INDEPENDENCE

Is INYO COUNTY PWD - INDEPENDENCE water safe to drink?

INYO COUNTY PWD - INDEPENDENCE water receives a grade of A (80/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has INYO COUNTY PWD - INDEPENDENCE detected?

1 contaminants were tested in INYO COUNTY PWD - INDEPENDENCE's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does INYO COUNTY PWD - INDEPENDENCE have any EPA violations?

Yes, INYO COUNTY PWD - INDEPENDENCE has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, Other. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does INYO COUNTY PWD - INDEPENDENCE serve?

INYO COUNTY PWD - INDEPENDENCE serves approximately 1,108 people, California.

What type of water does INYO COUNTY PWD - INDEPENDENCE provide?

INYO COUNTY PWD - INDEPENDENCE sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA1410008.

How does INYO COUNTY PWD - INDEPENDENCE compare to other utilities in California?

INYO COUNTY PWD - INDEPENDENCE scores 80/100 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.