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JOSHUA VALLEY UTILITY COMPANY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,500 people · California

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
AZ0408017
Violations
172

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: May 1, 2024 – June 27, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: March 1, 2024 – April 11, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: October 1, 2022 – December 7, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

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

When: September 1, 2022 – October 28, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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 JOSHUA VALLEY UTILITY COMPANY

Is JOSHUA VALLEY UTILITY COMPANY water safe to drink?

JOSHUA VALLEY UTILITY COMPANY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 172 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has JOSHUA VALLEY UTILITY COMPANY detected?

1 contaminants were tested in JOSHUA VALLEY UTILITY COMPANY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does JOSHUA VALLEY UTILITY COMPANY have any EPA violations?

Yes, JOSHUA VALLEY UTILITY COMPANY has 172 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MON, RPT, MR. 16 are health-based violations.

How many people does JOSHUA VALLEY UTILITY COMPANY serve?

JOSHUA VALLEY UTILITY COMPANY serves approximately 1,500 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Meadview.

What type of water does JOSHUA VALLEY UTILITY COMPANY provide?

JOSHUA VALLEY UTILITY COMPANY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AZ0408017.

How does JOSHUA VALLEY UTILITY COMPANY compare to other utilities in California?

JOSHUA VALLEY UTILITY COMPANY scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our California state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Meadview