UNION PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT

PWSID: CA0510001 · Murphys, CA · Serves 4,774 people

Health Violations

UNION PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT has 10 health-based violations out of 10 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
4,774
Total Violations
10
Health Violations
10
Source Type
Surface Water

UNION PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT (PWSID CA0510001) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 4,774 people in Murphys, CA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the California drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 10 total violations, with 10 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2020–2021.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the California state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
CA0510001
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Murphys, CA
Population Served
4,774
Health Violations
Yes (10)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 10 10

Violation History (10)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UNION PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT water safe to drink?
UNION PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT has 10 health-based violations out of 10 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does UNION PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT serve?
UNION PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT serves 4,774 people in Murphys, CA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does UNION PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT have?
UNION PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT has 10 total violations on record spanning 2020–2021. 10 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in UNION PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM).

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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