TAHOE KEYS WATER COMPANY

PWSID: CA0910015 · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Serves 1,420 people

Health Violations

TAHOE KEYS WATER COMPANY has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,420
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

TAHOE KEYS WATER COMPANY (PWSID CA0910015) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 1,420 people in South Lake Tahoe, CA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the California drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Lead (Action Level), Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2006–2020.

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)
CA0910015
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Population Served
1,420
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Lead (Action Level) 1 1
Total Coliform (RTCR) 1 1

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Lead (Action Level) Yes Oct 1, 2020
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 2006

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TAHOE KEYS WATER COMPANY water safe to drink?
TAHOE KEYS WATER COMPANY has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does TAHOE KEYS WATER COMPANY serve?
TAHOE KEYS WATER COMPANY serves 1,420 people in South Lake Tahoe, CA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TAHOE KEYS WATER COMPANY have?
TAHOE KEYS WATER COMPANY has 2 total violations on record spanning 2006–2020. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in TAHOE KEYS WATER COMPANY water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Lead (Action Level), Total Coliform (RTCR).

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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