A91/100
MANHATTAN BEACH-CITY, WATER DEPT. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 32,697 people · California
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA1910083
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1998.
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 MANHATTAN BEACH-CITY, WATER DEPT.
Is MANHATTAN BEACH-CITY, WATER DEPT. water safe to drink?
MANHATTAN BEACH-CITY, WATER DEPT. water receives a grade of A (91/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has MANHATTAN BEACH-CITY, WATER DEPT. detected?
69 contaminants were tested in MANHATTAN BEACH-CITY, WATER DEPT.'s water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MANHATTAN BEACH-CITY, WATER DEPT. have any EPA violations?
Yes, MANHATTAN BEACH-CITY, WATER DEPT. has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1998. Violation types include MCL, Other. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does MANHATTAN BEACH-CITY, WATER DEPT. serve?
MANHATTAN BEACH-CITY, WATER DEPT. serves approximately 32,697 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Manhattan Beach.
What type of water does MANHATTAN BEACH-CITY, WATER DEPT. provide?
MANHATTAN BEACH-CITY, WATER DEPT. 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 CA1910083.
How does MANHATTAN BEACH-CITY, WATER DEPT. compare to other utilities in California?
MANHATTAN BEACH-CITY, WATER DEPT. scores 91/100 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.