Water Quality in Pauma Valley, CA (92061)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 92061.

Total Violations

Health-Based

Monitoring / Reporting

Resolved

What does this mean?

88 of 90 violations have been resolved. 49 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 41 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: 16 Population served: 11,038

Violations Detail (90 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2025	Active	N/A
Selenium	Health-Based	N/A	0.067	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	May 31, 2025	Active	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	15	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	14.8	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	17	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	16	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Selenium	Health-Based	N/A	0.063	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	17	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Selenium	Health-Based	N/A	0.059	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Selenium	Health-Based	N/A	29	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	25	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
E. COLI	Monitoring	0	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	17	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Selenium	Health-Based	N/A	190	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	91.2	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	63.7	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	17	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	17	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Selenium	Health-Based	N/A	200	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	91.2	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	63.7	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	18	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	18	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	85.5	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	85.5	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	72.9	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	72.9	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Selenium	Health-Based	N/A	130	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	81.4	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	81.4	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Selenium	Health-Based	N/A	95	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	66.3	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-Based	N/A	66.3	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	18	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	18	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	14	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	14	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Selenium	Health-Based	N/A	130	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	15	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Selenium	Health-Based	N/A	110	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	15	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Selenium	Health-Based	N/A	120	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	11	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	11	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	13	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	13	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Selenium	Health-Based	N/A	110	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Hair or fingernail loss; numbness in fingers or toes; circulatory problems
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	22	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	22	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	16	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Health-Based	N/A	16	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(12)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Active

Selenium

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

E. COLI

May 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Nitrate

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 28Resolved

2024(13)

Nitrate

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Nitrate

Jun 30Resolved

Selenium

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Nitrate

Mar 31Resolved

Selenium

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Feb 29Resolved

How Does This Compare?

Pauma Valley (92061) has 90 recorded violations, including 49 health-based. 2 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

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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.

Water Quality in Pauma Valley, CA (92061)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (90 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(12)

2024(13)

2023(24)

2022(30)

2021(11)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

Activated Carbon Filter

UV Water Purifier

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