B66/100
PICO RIVERA - CITY, WATER DEPT. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 40,600 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
CA1910042
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.030 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.016 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
1,4-dioxane | 0.960 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: November 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 1, 2021 – December 1, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: August 17, 2021 – November 3, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence 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 PICO RIVERA - CITY, WATER DEPT.
Is PICO RIVERA - CITY, WATER DEPT. water safe to drink?
PICO RIVERA - CITY, WATER DEPT. water receives a grade of B (66/100), 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 PICO RIVERA - CITY, WATER DEPT. detected?
66 contaminants were tested in PICO RIVERA - CITY, WATER DEPT.'s water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, 1,4-dioxane. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PICO RIVERA - CITY, WATER DEPT. have any EPA violations?
Yes, PICO RIVERA - CITY, WATER DEPT. has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include MON, MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does PICO RIVERA - CITY, WATER DEPT. serve?
PICO RIVERA - CITY, WATER DEPT. serves approximately 40,600 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Pico Rivera.
What type of water does PICO RIVERA - CITY, WATER DEPT. provide?
PICO RIVERA - 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 CA1910042.
How does PICO RIVERA - CITY, WATER DEPT. compare to other utilities in California?
PICO RIVERA - CITY, WATER DEPT. scores 66/100 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.