Water Quality in Santa Ana, CA
20 water systems serving 315,486 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Santa Ana water systems is 4.5 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered action level violations.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 186 |
| Health-based violations | 26 |
| Lead action level violations | 1 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Santa Ana
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Santa Ana tap water safe to drink?
Santa Ana tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.
What is the water quality in Santa Ana, California?
Santa Ana has 20 public water systems serving approximately 315,486 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 4.5 ppb. There are 186 total violations on record.
Does Santa Ana have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 4.5 ppb across Santa Ana's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered lead action level violations.
How many water utilities serve Santa Ana?
20 public water systems are registered in Santa Ana, California with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 315,486 people.