Water Quality: Lebec, CA
3 water systems • 39,636 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Lebec is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 39,636 people, and has 78 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 61 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Lebec's violation count is 62% above the national average for California. Contaminants associated with violations include Haloacetic Acids, TTHM.
Contaminants Found
Linked to increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Lebec
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD | CA1503341 | Surface Water | 38,125 | 7 |
| LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | CA1510051 | Groundwater | 1,379 | 71 |
| TEJON RANCH MAIN HEADQUARTERS | CA1500413 | Groundwater | 132 | 0 |
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.