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  4. SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICTCA3010042
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Updated 2026-10-15
Water system record · CA3010042

South Coast Water District

South Coast Water District serves 41,194 people from surface water. 31 results are on record. No measured result is above a legal limit; lithium sits above a screening level.

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Purity ScoreHow the 100 is builtCA3010042 · 41,194 served
100/100 · ExcellentConfidence: moderate
above a reference
1
detected, within reference or no limit
1
not detected
29
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)100
  • Metals & lead100
  • Disinfection by-products—Not monitored
  • Track record (violations)100

Subject scores out of 100. 3 of 4 subjects measured; disinfection pending a source.

Not in this score: Lithium. Listed in the findings, not graded by the Purity Score.

System-level record, not a test of your tap. How we score

Source
Surface Water
Serves 1 city area on record.
Population
41,194
as reported to EPA
Type
Community Water System
California
Cities
1
South Coast District
Records
31 results
latest 2023
FindingsAll resultsComplianceWhat you can doProductsRecordsFAQ
What stands out

No measured result is above a legal limit

No measured result is above a legal limit; lithium sits above a screening level.

Coverage by group

31 results on record
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)
    1 detected · 28 not detected
  • Metals & lead
    1 not detected
  • Disinfection by-products
    Not monitored
  • Other
    1 above
  • Above a limit or reference
  • Detected
  • Not detected
  • Not monitored
Every detected result

2 detected results

  • Li
    LithiumEPA UCMR 5 · 2023
    10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)
    48µg/L
    Above screening
  • PFBA
    Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2023
    No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
    5.8ng/L
    Detected · no limit
29 other contaminants tested, none detected
  • 11Cl-PF3OUdS
  • 4:2 FTS
  • 6:2 FTS
  • 8:2 FTS
  • 9Cl-PF3ONS
  • ADONA
  • HFPO-DA (GenX)
  • NEtFOSAA
  • NFDHA
  • NMeFOSAA
  • PFBS
  • PFDA
  • PFDoA
  • PFEESA
  • PFHpA
  • PFHpS
  • PFHxA
  • PFHxS
  • PFMBA
  • PFMPA
  • PFNA
  • PFOA
  • PFOS
  • PFPeA
  • PFPeS
  • PFTA
  • PFTrDA
  • PFUnA
  • Lead (90th percentile)

Compliance and coverage

Lead service lines

14,193service lines inventoried

  • Lead0
  • Galvanized, to replace0
  • Material unknown0
  • Not lead14,193

From the utility's inventory reported to EPA (2026Q2). Look up your address with the utility.

Compliance

0health-based violations in the last 10 years

From EPA SDWIS. A clean violation history means no enforcement action was recorded; it does not cover contaminants without a limit.

Not in this recordDisinfection by-products weren't monitored in this dataset

No result is not a pass. Your utility's annual water quality report may list them, and a certified lab test covers your own tap.

A federal limit (an MCL or action level) is an enforceable legal cap; a health goal is often stricter. Meeting the limit is a compliance fact, not a health clearance, and PurityMap publishes no overall compliance verdict.

What you can do

Test first, then treat what was found

  1. 01 · TestTest your own tap

    A tap test can confirm levels at your home before you choose treatment.

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  2. 02 · PFASReverse osmosis, or carbon certified for PFAS

    PFBA 5.8 ng/L detected (no federal or state limit)

    NSF/ANSI 53 or 58, with PFBA named on the listing
    Treatment for PFAS →
  3. 03 · LithiumDepends on the contaminant

    Lithium 48 µg/L, above the 10.0 µg/L EPA health reference level

    The certifier's listing for each named contaminant
    Treatment for Lithium →

Understand water treatment technologies →

Understand:PFAS in South Coast District

Test your own tap

Screening tells you if something is worth a closer look; a lab result is the number you can act on.

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Commercial

No certified match for these concerns yet

Each card names which of this system’s findings its current certification covers, and which it doesn’t.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Who does SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT serve?

SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT (PWS ID CA3010042) is a public water system serving 41,194 people in South Coast District, California.

Where does SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT get its water?

SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT is on record as drawing from surface water. The source shapes which contaminants matter most for this system.

What does SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT's monitoring record show?

PurityMap's record for SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT holds 31 findings: 1 above a reference, 1 detected with no limit and 29 not detected, from 31 evidence records. Every finding links to its source; a substance that was never monitored is shown as pending, not as a pass.

Is SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT's water safe to drink?

PurityMap does not issue a safety verdict. It publishes SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT's measured results against each contaminant's benchmark so you can read them in context. Safety depends on the specific finding, your plumbing, and how the water reaches your tap.

How current is this SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT data?

The latest published record for SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT is dated 2026-10-15. Utilities report on regulatory cycles, so results reflect the monitoring period rather than a live reading.

Does this assessment represent my home's tap water?

No. It is assessed at the water-system level from SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT's own monitoring. It does not cover the service line to your building or the plumbing inside it, which can add lead and other metals after the water leaves the system. A tap test is the way to know what reaches your glass.

What contaminants were detected in SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT?

Lithium and Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) were detected in this record. Each finding shows its measured value, its reference and its source on this page.

What should I do if I'm concerned about PFAS in SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT's water?

Start with what the record shows: the PFAS findings above list each measured value against its reference. This record cannot show your home's plumbing, so a tap test tells you what reaches your glass. If you decide to treat your water, look for a filter whose certification covers the specific PFAS compounds in your record; the section "Certified for a concern found here" lists only products with a current certification record for these concerns.

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As listed for this system in EPA's records. Your water bill names your supplier.

Sources and dataAll 31 records and their sourcesEPA UCMR 5 · EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule)+
SubstanceResultReferenceSampledStatusEvidence
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)< 5 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2025-12-17Not detected—
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2025-12-17Not detected—
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)5.8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Detected, no limitView evidence
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)< 3 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)< 3 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)< 3 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)< 4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detectedView evidence
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2025-12-17Not detected—
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2025-12-17Not detected—
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-02-23 to 2023-12-27Not detected—
Lithium48 µg/L10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)2023-02-23 to 2023-11-08Above guidelineView evidence
Lead (90th percentile)Non-Detect (ND)15 µg/L federal action level2021–2023 monitoring periodNot detectedView evidence
  • UCMR5 Analytical Results

    UCMR5 Analytical Results: SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT (CA3010042)

    US EPA

    Published
    2026-10-15
    Newest sample
    2025-12-17
    Findings here
    30

    View source ↗Source record

  • State SDWIS Compliance Record

    Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: SOUTH COAST WATER DISTRICT (CA3010042)

    US EPA SDWIS

    Published
    2026-10-13
    Newest sample
    2023
    Findings here
    1

    View source ↗Source record

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