B73/100
PORTERVILLE, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 63,164 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
CA5410010
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.023 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.022 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Reporting violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
TIER 2Unresolved
Treatment technique violation
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 PORTERVILLE, CITY OF
Is PORTERVILLE, CITY OF water safe to drink?
PORTERVILLE, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (73/100), which is considered good. Out of 73 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has PORTERVILLE, CITY OF detected?
73 contaminants were tested in PORTERVILLE, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PORTERVILLE, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, PORTERVILLE, CITY OF has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does PORTERVILLE, CITY OF serve?
PORTERVILLE, CITY OF serves approximately 63,164 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Porterville.
What type of water does PORTERVILLE, CITY OF provide?
PORTERVILLE, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA5410010.
How does PORTERVILLE, CITY OF compare to other utilities in California?
PORTERVILLE, CITY OF scores 73/100 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.