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PALISADES TAHOE 8200 WATER SYSTEM

PWS ID: CA3103294 · OLYMPIC VALLEY, California 96146

PALISADES TAHOE 8200 WATER SYSTEM serves 1,500 people in OLYMPIC VALLEY, California using Groundwater water sources. It has 54 recorded EPA violations, including 16 health-based violations. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing.

Water Quality Snapshot: PALISADES TAHOE 8200 WATER SYSTEM

PALISADES TAHOE 8200 WATER SYSTEM is a private-owned non-transient non-community water system that delivers drinking water to 1,500 residents in OLYMPIC VALLEY, California (Placer County) through 4 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 54 total violations for this system , of which 16 (30%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 19 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2022.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 14 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. PALISADES TAHOE 8200 WATER SYSTEM's 54 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
1,500
Total Violations
54
Health-Based Violations
16
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Non-Transient Non-Community
Owner Type
Private
Connections
4
County
Placer
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
16
Monitoring Violations
19
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MCL 14 2015
Nitrate-Nitrite MR 6 2005
Arsenic MR 3 2004
Nitrate MR 3 2005
Coliform (TCR) MR 3 2012
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 3 2007
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 2 2022
Revised Total Coliform Rule MCL 2 2016
TTHM MR 2 2022

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 60 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFHpS 9/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 9/12/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 9/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 9/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 9/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 9/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 9/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 9/12/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 9/12/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 9/12/2023 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 9/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 9/12/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 9/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 9/12/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 9/12/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 9/12/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 9/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 9/12/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 9/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 9/12/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 9/12/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 9/12/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 9/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 9/12/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 9/12/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 9/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 3/20/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 3/20/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 3/20/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 3/20/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 3/20/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 3/20/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 3/20/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 3/20/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 3/20/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 3/20/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 3/20/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 3/20/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 3/20/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 3/20/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 3/20/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 3/20/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 3/20/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 3/20/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 3/20/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 3/20/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 3/20/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 3/20/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 3/20/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 3/20/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 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 PALISADES TAHOE 8200 WATER SYSTEM.

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 CA3103294 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 PALISADES TAHOE 8200 WATER SYSTEM 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
2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 2 SDWIS / CA3103294 / 2456
2022 TTHM MR 2 SDWIS / CA3103294 / 2950
2016 Revised Total Coliform Rule MCL 2 SDWIS / CA3103294 / 8000
2015 Coliform (TCR) MCL 14 SDWIS / CA3103294 / 3100
2012 Coliform (TCR) MR 3 SDWIS / CA3103294 / 3100
2007 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 3 SDWIS / CA3103294 / 7000
2005 Nitrate-Nitrite MR 6 SDWIS / CA3103294 / 1038
2005 Nitrate MR 3 SDWIS / CA3103294 / 1040
2004 Arsenic MR 3 SDWIS / CA3103294 / 1005

How PALISADES TAHOE 8200 WATER SYSTEM Compares

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

Metric PALISADES TAHOE 8200 WATER SYSTEM California avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 54 21.1 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 16 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 1,500 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 PALISADES TAHOE 8200 WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink? ▼
PALISADES TAHOE 8200 WATER SYSTEM (PWS ID: CA3103294) has 54 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 1,500 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does PALISADES TAHOE 8200 WATER SYSTEM serve? ▼
PALISADES TAHOE 8200 WATER SYSTEM serves 1,500 people in OLYMPIC VALLEY, California. It is a Private-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 4 service connections.
What type of violations does PALISADES TAHOE 8200 WATER SYSTEM have? ▼
PALISADES TAHOE 8200 WATER SYSTEM has 54 total violations: 16 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 19 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in PALISADES TAHOE 8200 WATER SYSTEM water? ▼
No. PALISADES TAHOE 8200 WATER SYSTEM was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does PALISADES TAHOE 8200 WATER SYSTEM use? ▼
PALISADES TAHOE 8200 WATER SYSTEM uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Non-Transient Non-Community Water System, serving the same people for at least 6 months per year.
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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