All of the water Sweetwater Authority provides to customers must pass many tests designed to guarantee its safety. The Authority makes sure that the water meets or exceeds federal, state and local regulations for water quality, and provides annual consumer confidence reports about water quality to each consumer. For questions about water quality, please contact our laboratory at (619) 409-6820.

Bottled water and water quality links:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

California Dept. of Public Health

SD County Water Authority Links

Wise land use practices

Questions and answers about the odor and color of your water

Sweetwater & Loveland Reservoirs Watershed and Sanitary Survey
First Update - August 2007 (PDF)

Pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs), have been detected in source water and drinking water supplies across the nation. (more on PPCPs in water supplies)

Notice to dialysis providers of change in primary disinfectant starting Feb. 16, 2004

2009 Water Quality Report (PDF)

This year the Water Quality Report was produced in a calendar format. If you are a Sweetwater Authority customer and you would like an additional copy mailed to your home or business, please call Customer Service at 619-420-1413, or order below.

Order an Annual Water Quality Report