Water Quality in San Diego, CA (92120)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 92120.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 9 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are6 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 57% of US ZIP codes.

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

31,915

Population

9

Water Systems

6

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)

Hardyville On The River

Groundwater 42 people served
6 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Chuck S Hidden Lakes

Groundwater 3 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

3 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

San Diego (92120) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 57th 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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