Public water system · CA3710006
ActiveEscondido, City of
Community water system in San Diego County, California, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
137,044
Service connections
27,476
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
The one violation in EPA's records.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Escondido, City of: frequently asked questions
Is Escondido, City of's water safe to drink?
Escondido, City of is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the CA state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Escondido, City of?
Escondido, City of (PWSID CA3710006) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the CA state drinking water program.
How many people does Escondido, City of serve?
Escondido, City of reports serving 137,044 people through 27,476 service connections in San Diego County, California.
Where does Escondido, City of get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in San Diego County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego, City of | San Diego | 1,385,379 | Community | Surface water |
| Helix Water District | San Diego | 277,668 | Community | Surface water |
| Otay Water District | San Diego | 238,008 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Sweetwater Authority | San Diego | 191,282 | Community | Surface water |
| Oceanside, City of | San Diego | 171,483 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Vista Irrigation District | San Diego | 132,430 | Community | Surface water |
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