SIERRA CSA #5, SIERRA BROOKS

PWSID: CA4600009 · Downieville, CA · Serves 726 people

Health Violations

SIERRA CSA #5, SIERRA BROOKS 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
726
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

SIERRA CSA #5, SIERRA BROOKS (PWSID CA4600009) 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 726 people in Downieville, 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). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including E. coli. Recorded violations span 2024–2024.

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)
CA4600009
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Downieville, CA
Population Served
726
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Aug 1, 2024
E. coli Yes Aug 1, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SIERRA CSA #5, SIERRA BROOKS water safe to drink?
SIERRA CSA #5, SIERRA BROOKS 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 SIERRA CSA #5, SIERRA BROOKS serve?
SIERRA CSA #5, SIERRA BROOKS serves 726 people in Downieville, CA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SIERRA CSA #5, SIERRA BROOKS have?
SIERRA CSA #5, SIERRA BROOKS has 2 total violations on record spanning 2024–2024. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SIERRA CSA #5, SIERRA BROOKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: E. coli.

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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