Historical Compliance Records CA

Burbank-city, Water Department

EPA ID: CA1910179 ยท 105,603 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Burbank-city, Water Department (CA1910179): 5 EPA violations in the last five years. Burbank-city, Water Department recorded 5 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 105,603 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 73
Avg Safety Score
105,603
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0008 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
5
Contaminants Flagged
$1.0M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Burbank-city, Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$103,164
Median Household Income
108,959
Service Area Population
49%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Burbank-city, Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $103,164 and an estimated 108,959 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 49% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Burbank-city, Water Department'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

74 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 96% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Burbank-city, Water Department compares to EPA limits

Bromochloroacetic Acid 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Chlorodibromoacetic Acid 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
HAA6Br 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L

What This Means For You

Bromochloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

Chlorodibromoacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

HAA6Br at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 17 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.0051 ppt, PFOS: 0.0065 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in California

Cal-am Water Coronado
106,000 people
A 1 violation
B 0 violations
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104,901 people
0 violations
C 0 violations
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $960
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,860

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,860 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Burbank-city, Water Department (EPA ID: CA1910179) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 105,603 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 1 community.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (73/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 5 of 5 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 1, 2022 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2022 HAA6Br Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2022 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
HAA6Br Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0008 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Burbank-city, Water Department (CA1910179) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burbank-city, Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Burbank-city, Water Department; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Burbank-city, Water Department serve?

Burbank-city, Water Department serves approximately 105,603 people across 5 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Burbank-city, Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
11
Latest sample
2/3/2025
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 10.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 10.2 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBA 8.1 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 4.4 ppt โ€” โ€”

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Burbank-city, Water Department safe to drink?
Burbank-city, Water Department earns a B safety grade with 5 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Burbank-city, Water Department's water?
Detected contaminants include Bromochloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, HAA6Br, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Burbank-city, Water Department serve?
Burbank-city, Water Department serves approximately 105,603 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Burbank-city, Water Department's water source?
Burbank-city, Water Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Burbank-city, Water Department's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0008 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Burbank-city, Water Department's service area?
The Burbank-city, Water Department service area has a median household income of $103,164. EPA EJScreen data classifies 49% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Burbank-city, Water Department get its water?
Burbank-city, Water Department'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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