DESERT WATER AGENCY
California - Community Water System - PWSID: CA3310005
System Information
| PWSID | CA3310005 |
| System Name | DESERT WATER AGENCY |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Surface Water |
| Activity Status | Active |
| Owner Type | Local |
| EPA Region | 09 |
| Serves School | No |
| Wholesaler | No |
| First Reported | Mar 22, 1979 |
| Last Reported | Mar 20, 2026 |
Location & Contact
| State | California |
| City | PALM SPRINGS |
| ZIP Code | 92263 |
| Address | P.O. Box 1710 |
| Organization | SAENZ, ESTHER |
| Phone | 760-323-4971 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 74,807 |
| Service Connections | 23,885 |
Drinking Water Violations (22)
This water system has 22 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.
| Begin Date | End Date | Contaminant | Category | Health-Based | Major | Measured | Federal MCL | State MCL | Status | Return to Compliance | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2018 | Mar 31, 2018 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.080 mg/L | - | Resolved | Mar 31, 2018 | - | |
| Jan 1, 2018 | Mar 31, 2018 | MR | No | Yes | - | 0.080 mg/L | - | Resolved | Mar 31, 2018 | - | |
| Feb 14, 2013 | - | MR | No | Yes | - | - | - | Resolved | Mar 8, 2013 | - | |
| Feb 14, 2013 | - | MR | No | Yes | - | - | - | Resolved | Mar 8, 2013 | - | |
| Sep 1, 2006 | Sep 30, 2006 | MR | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Sep 30, 2006 | - | |
| Sep 1, 2006 | Sep 30, 2006 | MR | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Sep 30, 2006 | - | |
| Oct 1, 2004 | Dec 31, 2004 | MCL | Yes | No | 21.5 PCI/L | 30 ug/L | 20 | Resolved | Dec 31, 2004 | - | |
| Oct 1, 2004 | Dec 31, 2004 | MCL | Yes | No | 21.5 PCI/L | 30 ug/L | 20 | Resolved | Dec 31, 2004 | - | |
| Sep 1, 2001 | Sep 30, 2001 | Other | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Sep 30, 2001 | - | |
| Sep 1, 2001 | Sep 30, 2001 | Other | No | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Sep 30, 2001 | - | |
| Feb 1, 1994 | Feb 28, 1994 | MCL | Yes | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Feb 28, 1994 | - | |
| Feb 1, 1994 | Feb 28, 1994 | MCL | Yes | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Feb 28, 1994 | - | |
| Feb 1, 1994 | Feb 28, 1994 | MCL | Yes | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Feb 28, 1994 | - | |
| Jun 1, 1993 | Aug 1, 1994 | TT | Yes | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Apr 8, 1994 | - | |
| Jun 1, 1993 | Aug 1, 1994 | TT | Yes | No | - | - | - | Resolved | Apr 8, 1994 | - | |
| Oct 1, 1992 | Oct 31, 1992 | MCL | Yes | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Oct 31, 1992 | - | |
| Oct 1, 1992 | Oct 31, 1992 | MCL | Yes | No | - | 5% of samples | - | Resolved | Oct 31, 1992 | - | |
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About This Water System
Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.