B70/100
MONTEBELLO LAND & WATER CO. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 26,554 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
CA1910091
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.053 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.015 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
1,4-dioxane | 1.40 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to issue ongoing public notification
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 1, 2023 – September 18, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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 MONTEBELLO LAND & WATER CO.
Is MONTEBELLO LAND & WATER CO. water safe to drink?
MONTEBELLO LAND & WATER CO. water receives a grade of B (70/100), which is considered good. Out of 66 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has MONTEBELLO LAND & WATER CO. detected?
66 contaminants were tested in MONTEBELLO LAND & WATER CO.'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, 1,4-dioxane. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MONTEBELLO LAND & WATER CO. have any EPA violations?
Yes, MONTEBELLO LAND & WATER CO. has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does MONTEBELLO LAND & WATER CO. serve?
MONTEBELLO LAND & WATER CO. serves approximately 26,554 people, California.
What type of water does MONTEBELLO LAND & WATER CO. provide?
MONTEBELLO LAND & WATER CO. sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA1910091.
How does MONTEBELLO LAND & WATER CO. compare to other utilities in California?
MONTEBELLO LAND & WATER CO. scores 70/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our California state page for a full comparison of water systems.