A88/100
SANTA MONICA-CITY, WATER DIVISION — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 89,947 people · California
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA1910146
Violations
0
Contaminant Test Results
4 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.005 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 390.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
1,4-dioxane | 1.30 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
This system has a clean compliance history.
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 SANTA MONICA-CITY, WATER DIVISION
Is SANTA MONICA-CITY, WATER DIVISION water safe to drink?
SANTA MONICA-CITY, WATER DIVISION water receives a grade of A (88/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 4 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has SANTA MONICA-CITY, WATER DIVISION detected?
76 contaminants were tested in SANTA MONICA-CITY, WATER DIVISION's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate, 1,4-dioxane. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SANTA MONICA-CITY, WATER DIVISION have any EPA violations?
No, SANTA MONICA-CITY, WATER DIVISION has zero EPA violations on record. This indicates consistent compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How many people does SANTA MONICA-CITY, WATER DIVISION serve?
SANTA MONICA-CITY, WATER DIVISION serves approximately 89,947 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Santa Monica.
What type of water does SANTA MONICA-CITY, WATER DIVISION provide?
SANTA MONICA-CITY, WATER DIVISION 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 CA1910146.
How does SANTA MONICA-CITY, WATER DIVISION compare to other utilities in California?
SANTA MONICA-CITY, WATER DIVISION scores 88/100 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.