AVENAL, CA · Kings County
AVENAL, CITY OF Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
AVENAL, CITY OF must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for AVENAL, CITY OF.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace California’s official records. Always confirm current status with California before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- CA1610002
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 13,696
- Service connections
- 2,134
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
AVENAL, CITY OF is one of 376 community water systems in California in the 10,001 to 100,000 people size category, serving 13,696 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 3 entries between 2008 and 2010, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2010.
None of the 3 are monitoring or reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset; these involve water-quality, treatment, or public-notice findings instead. The record involves the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTTHM
October 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTTHM
October 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTTHM
October 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- March 14, 2022State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued8 linked violations
- March 12, 2018State Compliance achieved28 linked violations
- March 9, 2017Federal Site Visit for Enforcement purposesgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- March 25, 2011Federal Final Administrative Order issued24 linked violations
- June 28, 2005State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued6 linked violations
- April 30, 1994Federal Compliance achieved3 linked violations
Common questions
Is AVENAL, CITY OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. AVENAL, CITY OF is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is AVENAL, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- AVENAL, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does AVENAL, CITY OF have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for AVENAL, CITY OF.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
BRUMLEY, RON
559-401-5165
AVENAL, CA 93204