Water Quality: Merced, CA
4 water systems • 96,509 people served
Some Concerns14
Total Violations
3
Health-Based Violations
4
Water Systems
96,509
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Merced has 3 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Gross Alpha, Stage 2 DBP. In total, 14 violations are on record for 4 water systems serving 96,509 people.
Contaminants Found
Gross Alpha
Stage 2 DBP
Water Systems Serving Merced
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF MERCED | CA2410009 | Groundwater | 93,692 | 0 |
| CASTLE AIRPORT | CA2410700 | Groundwater | 1,650 | 7 |
| JOHN LATORACCA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY | CA2400172 | Groundwater | 800 | 2 |
| BLACK RASCAL WATER COMPANY | CA2400046 | Groundwater | 367 | 5 |
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.
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.