A85/100
VENTURA WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 113,500 people · California
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA5610017
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
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 VENTURA WATER DEPARTMENT
Is VENTURA WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?
VENTURA WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has VENTURA WATER DEPARTMENT detected?
76 contaminants were tested in VENTURA WATER DEPARTMENT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does VENTURA WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?
Yes, VENTURA WATER DEPARTMENT has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does VENTURA WATER DEPARTMENT serve?
VENTURA WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 113,500 people, California.
What type of water does VENTURA WATER DEPARTMENT provide?
VENTURA WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is CA5610017.
How does VENTURA WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in California?
VENTURA WATER DEPARTMENT 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.