A89/100
TAHOE CITY PUD - MAIN — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,661 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
CA3110010
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2002.
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 TAHOE CITY PUD - MAIN
Is TAHOE CITY PUD - MAIN water safe to drink?
TAHOE CITY PUD - MAIN water receives a grade of A (89/100), 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 TAHOE CITY PUD - MAIN detected?
31 contaminants were tested in TAHOE CITY PUD - MAIN's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does TAHOE CITY PUD - MAIN have any EPA violations?
Yes, TAHOE CITY PUD - MAIN has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2002. Violation types include MCL, Other. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does TAHOE CITY PUD - MAIN serve?
TAHOE CITY PUD - MAIN serves approximately 5,661 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Tahoe City.
What type of water does TAHOE CITY PUD - MAIN provide?
TAHOE CITY PUD - MAIN sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA3110010.
How does TAHOE CITY PUD - MAIN compare to other utilities in California?
TAHOE CITY PUD - MAIN scores 89/100 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.