B72/100
TORRANCE-CITY, WATER DEPT. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 106,183 people · California
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA1910213
Violations
25
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 920.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2012.
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 TORRANCE-CITY, WATER DEPT.
Is TORRANCE-CITY, WATER DEPT. water safe to drink?
TORRANCE-CITY, WATER DEPT. water receives a grade of B (72/100), which is considered good. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has TORRANCE-CITY, WATER DEPT. detected?
76 contaminants were tested in TORRANCE-CITY, WATER DEPT.'s water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does TORRANCE-CITY, WATER DEPT. have any EPA violations?
Yes, TORRANCE-CITY, WATER DEPT. has 25 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2012. Violation types include MR.
How many people does TORRANCE-CITY, WATER DEPT. serve?
TORRANCE-CITY, WATER DEPT. serves approximately 106,183 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Torrance.
What type of water does TORRANCE-CITY, WATER DEPT. provide?
TORRANCE-CITY, WATER DEPT. 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 CA1910213.
How does TORRANCE-CITY, WATER DEPT. compare to other utilities in California?
TORRANCE-CITY, WATER DEPT. scores 72/100 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.