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Escondido, California Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 6 water systems serving 171,989 people.

85
Good
out of 100

Water Source

6
Water Systems
172K
People Served
Surface water, Ground water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
lithium43.0 No federal limit10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)
430%
Above guideline
PFBA0.010 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (13)

71

Jul 1, 2024

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Resolved Violations (86)

02

Jan 1, 2024 — Mar 31, 2024

critical

02

Jan 1, 2024 — Mar 31, 2024

critical

03

Oct 1, 2023 — Dec 31, 2023

moderate

03

Oct 1, 2023 — Dec 31, 2023

moderate

3A

Oct 1, 2022 — Oct 31, 2022

minor

+ 81 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Escondido tap water safe to drink?

Escondido's water meets all EPA maximum contaminant levels. However, 2 contaminants were detected at various levels. Some residents may prefer additional filtration for peace of mind.

What contaminants are in Escondido tap water?

2 contaminants have been detected in Escondido's water supply across 6 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Escondido?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Escondido's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Escondido have any water quality violations?

Yes, Escondido currently has 13 active violations. See the violations section above for details.