Water Quality in San Diego, CA (91902)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 91902.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 9 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are10 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 67% of US ZIP codes.

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

17,698

Population

9

Water Systems

10

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

San Diego, City Of

Surface water 1,385,379 people served
0 violations

Helix Water District

Surface water 277,668 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Otay Water District

Purchased surface water 238,008 people served
0 violations

Sweetwater Authority

Surface water 191,282 people served
0 violations

Oceanside, City Of

Purchased surface water 171,483 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Escondido, City Of

Surface water 137,044 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Vista Irrigation District

Surface water 132,430 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Palomar Mountain Mutual Water Co.

All resolved
Groundwater 193 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Old West Mobile Home Park

Groundwater 80 people served
5 violations (5yr)

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

San Diego (91902) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 67th percentile More violations

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.

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