Water Quality: Anderson, CA
8 water systems • 21,515 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Anderson is served by 8 public water systems with a combined service population of 21,515 people, and has 23 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 7 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Anderson's violation count is 52% below the national average for California. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Fecal Coliform, Stage 2 DBP.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Anderson
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF ANDERSON | CA4510001 | Groundwater | 11,147 | 3 |
| CLEAR CREEK CSD-ANDERSON | CA4510016 | Surface Water | 8,900 | 1 |
| EL RIO ESTATES | CA4500246 | Groundwater | 434 | 5 |
| BALLS FERRY FISHING RESORT | CA4500054 | Groundwater | 408 | 1 |
| VERDE VALE WATER COMPANY | CA4500007 | Groundwater | 356 | 0 |
| TUCKER OAKS EAST WATER DISTRICT | CA4500303 | Groundwater | 95 | 4 |
| VILLAGE GREEN | CA4500194 | Groundwater | 90 | 5 |
| LONE TREE MOBILE HOME PARK | CA4500062 | Groundwater | 85 | 4 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.