LITTLE BEAR WATER COMPANY

PWSID: CA2710016 · Soledad, CA · Serves 2,327 people

Health Violations

LITTLE BEAR WATER COMPANY has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,327
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

LITTLE BEAR WATER COMPANY (PWSID CA2710016) 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 2,327 people in Soledad, CA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the California drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2025–2025.

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)
CA2710016
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Soledad, CA
Population Served
2,327
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Jan 30, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LITTLE BEAR WATER COMPANY water safe to drink?
LITTLE BEAR WATER COMPANY has 1 health-based violation out of 1 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 LITTLE BEAR WATER COMPANY serve?
LITTLE BEAR WATER COMPANY serves 2,327 people in Soledad, CA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does LITTLE BEAR WATER COMPANY have?
LITTLE BEAR WATER COMPANY has 1 total violation on record spanning 2025–2025. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in LITTLE BEAR WATER COMPANY water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Fluoride.

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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