Water Quality in Los Angeles, CA (90275)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 90275.

Past Health-Based Violations

10 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

More violations than 68% of US ZIP codes.

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

40,945

Population

5

Water Systems

11

Violations (5yr)

10

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

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

Pelican Plaza

6 health-based
Groundwater 120 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 6 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rose Villa Apartments

4 health-based
Groundwater 65 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 4 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.

6 violations
All resolved
ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Los Angeles (90275) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11.

Fewer violations 68th percentile More violations

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

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

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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