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CITY OF LIVINGSTON

PWS ID: CA2410004 · LIVINGSTON, California 95334

CITY OF LIVINGSTON serves 14,894 people in LIVINGSTON, California using Groundwater water sources. It has 35 recorded EPA violations, including 27 health-based violations. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing.

Water Quality Snapshot: CITY OF LIVINGSTON

CITY OF LIVINGSTON is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 14,894 residents in LIVINGSTON, California (Merced County) through 3,593 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 35 total violations for this system , of which 27 (77%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 5 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Arsenic, recorded in 20 violations (MCL, health-based). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across California, EPA tracks 7,249 public water systems serving 42,404,883 people, with 153,308 cumulative violations and 63,983 health-based violations on record. About 89% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 21.1 violations. CITY OF LIVINGSTON's 35 violations sit above the California average. Statewide, 447 of 694 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (64.4%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
14,894
Total Violations
35
Health-Based Violations
27
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
3,593
County
Merced
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
26
Monitoring Violations
5
Treatment Tech Violations
1

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Arsenic MCL 20 2018
Coliform (TCR) MCL 4 1999
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 2 2018
Nitrate MR 2 2021
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MCL 2 1989
Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 1993
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS RPT 1 2024
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS TT 1 2024

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 480 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFBS 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 6/18/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 6/18/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 6/18/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/18/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 6/18/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 6/18/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 6/18/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 6/18/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 6/18/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 6/18/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 6/18/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 6/18/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/18/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 6/18/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 6/18/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/18/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 6/18/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 6/18/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 6/18/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 6/18/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 6/18/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 6/18/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 6/18/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 6/18/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 6/18/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 6/18/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 6/18/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 6/18/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 6/18/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 6/18/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for CITY OF LIVINGSTON.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID CA2410004 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

California Drinking Water Authority

California State Water Resources Control Board — Division of Drinking Water is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects CITY OF LIVINGSTON under EPA-delegated authority.

Open CA regulator portal

Source: California State Water Resources Control Board — Division of Drinking Water

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS RPT 1 SDWIS / CA2410004 / 5200
2024 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS TT 1 SDWIS / CA2410004 / 5200
2021 Nitrate MR 2 SDWIS / CA2410004 / 1040
2018 Arsenic MCL 20 SDWIS / CA2410004 / 1005
2018 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 2 SDWIS / CA2410004 / 8000
1999 Coliform (TCR) MCL 4 SDWIS / CA2410004 / 3100
1993 Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 SDWIS / CA2410004 / 5000
1989 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MCL 2 SDWIS / CA2410004 / 2931

How CITY OF LIVINGSTON Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric CITY OF LIVINGSTON California avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 35 21.1 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 27 8.8 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 64.4% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 14,894 5,850 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 7,249 regulated public water systems in California.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CITY OF LIVINGSTON water safe to drink? ▼
CITY OF LIVINGSTON (PWS ID: CA2410004) has 35 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 14,894 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does CITY OF LIVINGSTON serve? ▼
CITY OF LIVINGSTON serves 14,894 people in LIVINGSTON, California. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 3,593 service connections.
What type of violations does CITY OF LIVINGSTON have? ▼
CITY OF LIVINGSTON has 35 total violations: 27 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 5 monitoring/reporting violations, and 1 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in CITY OF LIVINGSTON water? ▼
No. CITY OF LIVINGSTON was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does CITY OF LIVINGSTON use? ▼
CITY OF LIVINGSTON uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

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