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Barona

PWSID: 090600119

D Poor

Score 53/100 — Fair

Data Updated: March 2026 Source: EPA SDWIS
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System Information

Type
Non-Transient Non-Community
Water Source
Ground Water
Population Served
6,000
Owner Type
N
Status
Active
Population Served
6,000
System Type
Non-Transient Non-Community
Water Source
Ground Water
Violation Status
No Violations
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Water Quality Test Results

Contaminant Detected EPA Limit (MCL) Status
Lead (90th percentile) 2025-12-31 0.007 mg/L 0.015 mg/L Compliant

Contaminant Trends

Lead (90th percentile) Trend

MCL: 0.015 mg/L
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Violation History

2024-08-01
Resolved - Minor

RPT

RPT - Rule 111

Resolved: 2024-09-13

2022-10-01
Resolved - Major

MR

MR - Rule 220

Resolved: 2022-11-16

2022-10-01
Resolved - Major

MON

MON - Rule 111

Resolved: 2022-11-16

2018-01-01
Resolved - Major

MCL

MCL - Rule 220

Resolved: 2018-08-27

2008-01-01
Resolved - Major

MCL

MCL - Rule 340

Resolved: 2008-04-01

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barona water safe to drink?
Barona in Lakeside, CA has a water quality score of 53/100 (Poor). There are currently 23 unresolved violation(s).
How many people does Barona serve?
Barona provides drinking water to approximately 6,000 people in the Lakeside, CA area.
What contaminants have been found in Barona water?
No contaminants have exceeded EPA limits in recent tests. Visit the full report for detailed test results.
How many violations does Barona have?
Barona has a total of 114 violation(s) on record. 23 remain unresolved.
Where does Barona get its water?
Barona uses ground water as its primary water source.

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