B72/100
USMC - 29 PALMS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 15,248 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
CA3610703
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.020 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 890.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2014.
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 USMC - 29 PALMS
Is USMC - 29 PALMS water safe to drink?
USMC - 29 PALMS water receives a grade of B (72/100), which is considered good. Out of 66 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has USMC - 29 PALMS detected?
66 contaminants were tested in USMC - 29 PALMS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does USMC - 29 PALMS have any EPA violations?
Yes, USMC - 29 PALMS has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MR, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does USMC - 29 PALMS serve?
USMC - 29 PALMS serves approximately 15,248 people, California.
What type of water does USMC - 29 PALMS provide?
USMC - 29 PALMS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA3610703.
How does USMC - 29 PALMS compare to other utilities in California?
USMC - 29 PALMS 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.