Public water system · CA5805001
ActivePlumas Lake
Community water system in Yuba County, California, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
10,464
Service connections
3,745
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR) · code 23 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2004-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Nitratecode 1040 | No | Resolved |
All 2 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.
Plumas Lake: frequently asked questions
Is Plumas Lake's water safe to drink?
Plumas Lake 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; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Plumas Lake?
Plumas Lake (PWSID CA5805001) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the CA state drinking water program.
How many people does Plumas Lake serve?
Plumas Lake reports serving 10,464 people through 3,745 service connections in Yuba County, California.
Where does Plumas Lake get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Yuba County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda County Water District | Yuba | 21,654 | Community | Groundwater |
| Yuba County Motorplex | Yuba | 18,000 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Olivehurst Public U.D. | Yuba | 16,595 | Community | Groundwater |
| Cal-Water Service Co.-Marysville | Yuba | 12,419 | Community | Groundwater |
| Beale Air Force Base | Yuba | 6,785 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lake of the Springs | Yuba | 6,500 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
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