Rosemead Water Quality

California

Health Violations

The tap water in Rosemead, California is served by 14 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 225,071 people. 5 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

14
Water Systems
225,071
Population Served
5
Total Violations
5
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Rosemead, California is delivered through 14 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 225,071 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.

The SDWIS record for Rosemead shows 5 total violations across all 14 systems, of which 5 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5200, 0200, 2456. 2 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. 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
CAL AMERICAN WATER CO 66,809 0 Clean
CAL/AM WATER COMPANY - SAN MARINO 47,995 0 Clean
SAN GABRIEL COUNTY WD 39,345 0 Clean
CAL-AM WATER COMPANY - DUARTE 24,773 0 Clean
CAL/AM WATER COMPANY - BALDWIN HILLS 20,724 0 Clean
CAL-AM WATER COMPANY - EAST PASADENA 9,949 0 Clean
BELLFLOWER MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM 5,999 0 Clean
AMARILLO MUTUAL WATER COMPANY 3,134 0 Clean
CAL AMERICAN WC - LAS POSAS ESTATES 2,039 0 Clean
CAL AMERICAN WATER COMPANY - PIRU 2,003 0 Clean
CAL AMERICAN WC - RIO PLAZA 1,709 0 Clean
GOLDEN SANDS MOBILE HOME PARK 450 1 Health
SCE/BIG CREEK POWERHOUSE 1 104 4 Health
SCE BISHOP CREEK PLANT 4 38 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5200 2024-10-17
0200 2018-04-01
0200 2018-04-01
2456 2015-07-01
2456 2015-07-01

TRI Facilities in Rosemead

Facility Total Releases
M. Argueso & Co. Inc. 1.2M lbs
Hermetic Seal Corp 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rosemead, California water safe to drink?
Rosemead is served by 14 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 225,071 people. 5 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Rosemead have?
Rosemead water systems have a total of 5 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 5 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Rosemead water?
Health-based violations for Rosemead water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 0200, 2456. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Rosemead?
14 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Rosemead, California, collectively covering approximately 225,071 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Rosemead get its drinking water?
Rosemead's water supply comes from 14 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 Rosemead?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Rosemead, California, reporting a combined 1.2M lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

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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