Water Quality

Under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for setting national limits for hundreds of substances in drinking water. The EPA also specifies various treatment processes that water facilities must undergo in order to remove these substances. Water treatment monitoring is continually performed to ensure drinking water is meeting regulatory standards. The EPA uses this data to ensure that the consumers are receiving clean water and to verify that states are enforcing the laws that regulate drinking water.

This publication conforms to the regulation under the SDWA which requires water utilities to provide detailed water quality information to service customers annually. We our committed to providing you with this information about your water supply because customers who are well informed are our best allies in supporting improvements necessary to maintain the highest quality drinking water standards.

Water Quality Control

Before the water reaches your tap, samples are collected and tested in State - certified laboratories. Water quality testing and system inspection is performed on a regular basis in order to ensure safe drinking water is delivered to you and your family.

As required by the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the City's water supplies must meet stringent water quality standards set by the California Department of Health Services and the EPA. The City of Tracy completed a watershed sanitary survey of its drinking water sources in 2010. This survey can be obtained by contacting the Water Production Supervisor at (209) 831-4495. Water customers who are landlords receiving this report are asked to share this information with their tenants.