Water Quality in MANHATTAN BEACH, CA (90266)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 90266.
14
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
14
Monitoring / Reporting
14
Resolved
What does this mean?
14 of 14 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 14 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (14 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 30, 2024 | Resolved | Kidney damage |
| Thallium, Total | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Cadmium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 30, 2024 | Resolved | Kidney damage |
| Arsenic | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 30, 2024 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Barium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 30, 2024 | Resolved | Increase in blood pressure |
| Fluoride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 30, 2024 | Resolved | Bone disease (pain and tenderness of the bones); children may get mottled teeth |
| Selenium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 30, 2024 | Resolved | Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems |
| Nickel | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Antimony, Total | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Chromium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 30, 2024 | Resolved | Allergic dermatitis |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(12)
Mercury
03
Thallium, Total
03
Cadmium
03
Arsenic
03
Barium
03
Fluoride
03
Selenium
03
Nickel
03
Antimony, Total
03
Chromium
03
Beryllium, Total
03
Nitrite
03
2022(2)
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
How Does This Compare?
MANHATTAN BEACH (90266) has 14 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
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