A94/100
PSMCSD - PAJARO — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 6,500 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
CA2710020
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2006.
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 PSMCSD - PAJARO
Is PSMCSD - PAJARO water safe to drink?
PSMCSD - PAJARO water receives a grade of A (94/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has PSMCSD - PAJARO detected?
31 contaminants were tested in PSMCSD - PAJARO's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PSMCSD - PAJARO have any EPA violations?
Yes, PSMCSD - PAJARO has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2006. Violation types include MR, Other.
How many people does PSMCSD - PAJARO serve?
PSMCSD - PAJARO serves approximately 6,500 people, California.
What type of water does PSMCSD - PAJARO provide?
PSMCSD - PAJARO sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA2710020.
How does PSMCSD - PAJARO compare to other utilities in California?
PSMCSD - PAJARO scores 94/100 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.