Water Quality in Los Angeles, CA (90020)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 90020.

Past Health-Based Violations

12 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved.

More violations than 70% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

38,994

Population

11

Water Systems

12

Violations (5yr)

12

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)

Griffith Park

Purchased surface water 9,000,000 people served
0 violations

Los Angeles-City, Dept. Of Water & Power

Surface water 3,875,566 people served
0 violations

Long Beach Utilities Department

Purchased surface water 466,772 people served
0 violations

Southern Calif Water Co

Groundwater 6,202 people served
0 violations

Southern Calif Water Co

Purchased surface water 5,015 people served
0 violations

So Cal Wc - Lenwood

Groundwater 4,496 people served
0 violations

Southern Calif Water Co

Purchased surface water 2,400 people served
0 violations

Legg Lake County Park-Whittier Narrows

Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations

So Calif W Co-Golden West Gar

Groundwater 899 people served
0 violations

Southern Calif Water Co

Groundwater 879 people served
0 violations

Hillcrest Mobile Estates

12 health-based
Groundwater 0
12 violations (5yr) · 12 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

NitrateHealth-Based

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

12 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Los Angeles (90020) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.

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Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Reverse Osmosis System

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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