A96/100
LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 466,772 people · California
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA1910065
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2017.
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 LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Is LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of A (96/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT detected?
76 contaminants were tested in LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
Yes, LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include MR.
How many people does LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT serve?
LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT serves approximately 466,772 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Long Beach.
What type of water does LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT provide?
LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 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 CA1910065.
How does LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in California?
LONG BEACH UTILITIES DEPARTMENT scores 96/100 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.