Water Quality in Los Angeles, CA (90242)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 90242.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 6 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There is1 monitoring/reporting violation (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 29% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
40,767
Population
6
Water Systems
1
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)
Griffith Park
Los Angeles-City, Dept. Of Water & Power
Long Beach Utilities Department
Downey Valley Mutual
Camp Scott And Scudder
Camps Munz And Mendenhall
All resolvedContaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2024
How Does This Compare?
Los Angeles (90242) has more violations than 29% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 1, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.