Public water system · CA1910067
ActiveLos Angeles-City, Dept. of Water & Power
Community water system in Los Angeles County, California, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
3,875,566
Service connections
709,623
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-01 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) · code 41 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0800 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2016-03-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) · code 38 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-01-20 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherNotification, State · code 05 | Groundwater Rulecode 0700 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-01-01 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) · code 41 | Groundwater Rulecode 0700 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2014-06-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR) · code 21 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1993-06-01 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) · code 41 | Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1992-01-01 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) · code 41 | Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0200 | Yes | Resolved |
All 7 violations in EPA's records, newest first.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.
Los Angeles-City, Dept. of Water & Power: frequently asked questions
Is Los Angeles-City, Dept. of Water & Power's water safe to drink?
Los Angeles-City, Dept. of Water & Power 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 Los Angeles-City, Dept. of Water & Power?
Los Angeles-City, Dept. of Water & Power (PWSID CA1910067) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the CA state drinking water program.
How many people does Los Angeles-City, Dept. of Water & Power serve?
Los Angeles-City, Dept. of Water & Power reports serving 3,875,566 people through 709,623 service connections in Los Angeles County, California.
Where does Los Angeles-City, Dept. of Water & Power get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Los Angeles County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Utilities Department | Los Angeles | 466,772 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency | Los Angeles | 294,090 | Community | Surface water |
| Gswc - Southwest | Los Angeles | 277,740 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| San Gabriel Valley Water Co.-El Monte | Los Angeles | 248,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| Los Angeles Cwwd 40 Reg 4 & 34 Lancaster | Los Angeles | 208,129 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Glendale-City, Water Dept. | Los Angeles | 188,784 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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