A85/100
STANFORD UNIVERSITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 35,853 people · California
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA4310013
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Is STANFORD UNIVERSITY water safe to drink?
STANFORD UNIVERSITY water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has STANFORD UNIVERSITY detected?
69 contaminants were tested in STANFORD UNIVERSITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does STANFORD UNIVERSITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, STANFORD UNIVERSITY has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MCL, TT. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does STANFORD UNIVERSITY serve?
STANFORD UNIVERSITY serves approximately 35,853 people, California.
What type of water does STANFORD UNIVERSITY provide?
STANFORD UNIVERSITY 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 CA4310013.
How does STANFORD UNIVERSITY compare to other utilities in California?
STANFORD UNIVERSITY scores 85/100 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.