MALAGA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT

PWSID: CA1010042 · Fresno, CA · Serves 5,979 people

Health Violations

MALAGA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
5,979
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Groundwater

MALAGA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT (PWSID CA1010042) 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 5,979 people in Fresno, CA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the California drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 4 total violations, with 4 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR), Contaminant 2931. Recorded violations span 2000–2005.

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)
CA1010042
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Fresno, CA
Population Served
5,979
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 3 3
Contaminant 2931 1 1

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 2005
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 2005
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 2004
Contaminant 2931 Yes Jun 1, 2000

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MALAGA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
MALAGA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT has 4 health-based violations out of 4 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 MALAGA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serve?
MALAGA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serves 5,979 people in Fresno, CA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MALAGA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT have?
MALAGA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT has 4 total violations on record spanning 2000–2005. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MALAGA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR), Contaminant 2931.

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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