A86/100
LAKEWOOD - CITY, WATER DEPT. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 66,135 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
CA1910239
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.017 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2002.
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 LAKEWOOD - CITY, WATER DEPT.
Is LAKEWOOD - CITY, WATER DEPT. water safe to drink?
LAKEWOOD - CITY, WATER DEPT. water receives a grade of A (86/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has LAKEWOOD - CITY, WATER DEPT. detected?
66 contaminants were tested in LAKEWOOD - CITY, WATER DEPT.'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOS. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LAKEWOOD - CITY, WATER DEPT. have any EPA violations?
Yes, LAKEWOOD - CITY, WATER DEPT. has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2002. Violation types include MCL, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does LAKEWOOD - CITY, WATER DEPT. serve?
LAKEWOOD - CITY, WATER DEPT. serves approximately 66,135 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Lakewood.
What type of water does LAKEWOOD - CITY, WATER DEPT. provide?
LAKEWOOD - CITY, WATER DEPT. sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA1910239.
How does LAKEWOOD - CITY, WATER DEPT. compare to other utilities in California?
LAKEWOOD - CITY, WATER DEPT. scores 86/100 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.