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LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,379 people · California

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
CA1510051
Violations
52

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

8

Unresolved

8

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Enforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

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 LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT

Is LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?

LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 52 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT detected?

1 contaminants were tested in LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?

Yes, LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT has 52 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MCL, MR. 37 are health-based violations.

How many people does LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serve?

LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 1,379 people, California.

What type of water does LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT provide?

LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA1510051.

How does LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in California?

LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 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.