Gswc - Bell, Bell Gardens
EPA ID: CA1910011 · 54,877 people served · 18 ZIP codes
Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Gswc - Bell, Bell Gardens recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 54,877 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Gswc - Bell, Bell Gardens Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Gswc - Bell, Bell Gardens serves a community with a median household income of $84,622 and an estimated 455,097 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Gswc - Bell, Bell Gardens's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 2% of homes in Los Angeles County, California rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 61th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 64 detections recorded. 26 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 18 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in California
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Gswc - Bell, Bell Gardens (EPA ID: CA1910011) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 54,877 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 18 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 17 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 90201 — Bell Gardens
- 92801 — Anaheim
- 92802 — Anaheim
- 92803 — Anaheim
- 92804 — Anaheim
- 92805 — Anaheim
- 92806 — Anaheim
- 92807 — Anaheim
- 92808 — Anaheim
- 92809 — Anaheim
- 92812 — Anaheim
- 92814 — Anaheim
- 92815 — Anaheim
- 92816 — Anaheim
- 92817 — Anaheim
- 92825 — Anaheim
- 92850 — Anaheim
- 92899 — Anaheim
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Gswc - Bell, Bell Gardens (CA1910011) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gswc - Bell, Bell Gardens water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Gswc - Bell, Bell Gardens has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Gswc - Bell, Bell Gardens serve?
Gswc - Bell, Bell Gardens serves approximately 54,877 people across 18 ZIP codes in California.
Where does Gswc - Bell, Bell Gardens get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
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