Water Quality in ENCINITAS, CA (92024)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 92024.

119

Total Violations

73

Health-Based

46

Monitoring / Reporting

114

Resolved

What does this mean?

114 of 119 violations have been resolved. 73 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 46 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.

Water systems: 4 Population served: 127,172

Violations Detail (119 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AJul 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedN/A
ArsenicMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer
ArsenicMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ResolvedSkin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(6)

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jul 30Active

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

2024(26)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

03

Dec 31Resolved

Arsenic

03

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Arsenic

03

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Oct 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 28Active

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 16Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 16Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Feb 29Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Feb 29Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Feb 29Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

ENCINITAS (92024) has 119 recorded violations, including 73 health-based. 5 remain unresolved. 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

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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