Chico Water Quality

California

Health Violations

According to EPA SDWIS, Chico, California is served by 28 community water systems covering about 23,356 people. The same extract lists 314 health-based violation records, most recently coded 0200 in 2025. Counts are historical EPA registry rows, not a current compliance or drinkability score.

28
Water Systems
23,356
Population Served
314
Health-Based Violation Records
8
Distinct Contaminant Codes

Drinking water in Chico, California is delivered through 28 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 23,356 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

PlainEnviro's health-based SDWIS extract shows 314 violation records across the 28 active community systems shown here. Monitoring and reporting records are not present in the extract. The records carry 8 distinct EPA contaminant codes: Surface Water Treatment Rule, LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS, Nitrate, Combined Uranium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) and 3 others. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is also located within the city limits.

A past EPA health-based registry row does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status; utilities notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight when required. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the California drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
DEL ORO WATER CO.-PARADISE PINES 10,940 0 Clean
DEL ORO WATER CO-FERNDALE 1,662 0 Clean
DEL ORO WATER COMPANY - STRAWBERRY DIV. 1,295 12 Health
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 1,280 176 Health
DEL ORO CALIFORNIA PINES DISTRICT 944 24 Health
DEL ORO WATER CO.-JOHNSON PARK 904 0 Clean
DEL ORO WATER CO.-LIME SADDLE MARINA 895 0 Clean
DEL ORO TRAVER DISTRICT 657 10 Health
DEL ORO WATER CO.-STIRLING BLUFFS 521 18 Health
GRIDLEY FARM LABOR HOUSING 460 0 Clean
SIERRA MOON MUTUAL WATER COMPANY 450 1 Health
BUTTE CREEK ESTATES MUTUAL WATER CO 399 0 Clean
BENBOW-DEL ORO W.C. 347 4 Health
DEL ORO WATER CO.-MAGALIA 340 4 Health
DEL ORO WC - COUNTRY ESTATES DIST 297 1 Health
GRAN MUTUAL WATER CO 290 0 Clean
DEL ORO WC - BLACK BUTTE DISTRICT 277 0 Clean
ALMOND GROVE MOBILE PARK 253 1 Health
DEL ORO WC - ARBUCKLE DISTRICT 185 0 Clean
DEL ORO WATER CO. - HAT CREEK DISTRICT 185 4 Health
KEEFER CREEK ESTATES 160 0 Clean
DEL ORO WC - LARKSPUR MEADOWS 116 2 Health
DEL ORO WATER COMPANY - BUZZTAIL DIST. 106 0 Clean
DEL ORO WATER CO - METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 92 18 Health
WEST COTTONWOOD APARTMENTS 90 1 Health
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #2 89 37 Health
BLUE OAK TERRACE MUTUAL 81 0 Clean
HARTLEY MUTUAL WATER SYSTEM 41 1 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

These health-based records can represent Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), or Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) categories. A historical record does not establish that water is currently unsafe.

Water system Contaminant Begin Date
DEL ORO WATER COMPANY - STRAWBERRY DIV. Surface Water Treatment Rule 2025-02-01
DEL ORO WATER COMPANY - STRAWBERRY DIV. Surface Water Treatment Rule 2025-02-01
WEST COTTONWOOD APARTMENTS LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS 2024-10-17
SIERRA MOON MUTUAL WATER COMPANY LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS 2024-10-17
ALMOND GROVE MOBILE PARK LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS 2024-10-17
HARTLEY MUTUAL WATER SYSTEM LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS 2024-10-17
DEL ORO TRAVER DISTRICT Nitrate 2024-08-01
DEL ORO TRAVER DISTRICT Nitrate 2024-08-01
DEL ORO TRAVER DISTRICT Nitrate 2024-08-01
DEL ORO TRAVER DISTRICT Nitrate 2024-06-01
DEL ORO TRAVER DISTRICT Nitrate 2024-06-01
DEL ORO TRAVER DISTRICT Nitrate 2024-06-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Combined Uranium 2024-04-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Combined Uranium 2024-04-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Combined Uranium 2024-04-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Nitrate 2024-04-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Nitrate 2024-04-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Nitrate 2024-04-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Nitrate 2024-04-01
DEL ORO TRAVER DISTRICT Nitrate 2024-02-01
DEL ORO TRAVER DISTRICT Nitrate 2024-02-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Combined Uranium 2024-01-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Combined Uranium 2024-01-01
DEL ORO TRAVER DISTRICT Nitrate 2023-11-01
DEL ORO TRAVER DISTRICT Nitrate 2023-11-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Combined Uranium 2023-10-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Combined Uranium 2023-10-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Combined Uranium 2023-10-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Nitrate 2023-08-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Nitrate 2023-08-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Nitrate 2023-08-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Nitrate 2023-08-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Nitrate 2023-08-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Combined Uranium 2023-07-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Combined Uranium 2023-07-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Combined Uranium 2023-07-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Nitrate 2023-07-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Nitrate 2023-07-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Nitrate 2023-07-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Nitrate 2023-07-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Nitrate 2023-07-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Nitrate 2023-06-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Nitrate 2023-06-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Nitrate 2023-06-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Combined Uranium 2023-04-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Combined Uranium 2023-04-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Combined Uranium 2023-01-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Combined Uranium 2023-01-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Combined Uranium 2022-10-01
DEL ORO RIVER ISLAND SERV TERR #1 Combined Uranium 2022-10-01

What are Chico's health-based records for?

Chico's health-based violation records carry 8 distinct EPA codes: some name a substance, others the drinking-water rule that was breached. Counts are records on file in the EPA SDWIS extract, not current test results.

Contaminant Records Systems
Nitrate 123 4
Combined Uranium 105 3
Coliform (TCR) 40 5
Surface Water Treatment Rule 26 3
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 8 1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 4 4
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 4 1
Copper, Free 4 1

TRI Facilities in Chico

Facility Total Releases
A&a Concrete Supply Inc Chico Plant 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does EPA SDWIS list for drinking water in Chico, California?
Chico is listed with 28 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 23,356 people. 314 health-based violation records appear in the extract. A past registry row is not a current drinkability verdict; contact the local utility for current status.
How many water violations does Chico have in this EPA extract?
Chico water systems have 314 health-based violation records in PlainEnviro's EPA SDWIS extract. This extract is filtered to EPA health-based records and does not include monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Chico water?
Health-based records for Chico water systems carry the following EPA contaminant codes: Surface Water Treatment Rule, LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS, Nitrate, Combined Uranium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) and 3 others. This source edition does not include authoritative contaminant names. Source: EPA SDWIS.
How many water systems serve Chico?
28 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Chico, California, collectively covering approximately 23,356 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Chico get its drinking water?
Chico's water supply comes from 28 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Chico?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Chico, California, reporting a combined 0 lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

How does Chico compare in California?

Of the 909 California places with at least one community water system on file, Chico ranks #9 by number of systems (28).

Either side of it: Santa Rosa (41), Madera (31), Bishop (24), Los Angeles (22)

About This Data

Figures here are the current EPA SDWIS extract joined to the 28 community water systems whose service area lists Chico, ranked against the 909 California places with at least one system on file. Data current as of 2026-08-25.

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). PlainEnviro's violation fetch is restricted upstream to records EPA flags as health-based and then joined to active community water systems. Monitoring and reporting violations are not included.

A health-based violation row in this extract is a historical EPA registry entry. It does not describe water delivered today or current compliance status. Many records are later resolved, and public water systems notify customers when required. For current conditions, contact your local water utility or the state drinking water program.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro