Water Quality in San Diego, CA (92135)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 92135.

Past Health-Based Violations

5 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 2 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 60% of US ZIP codes.

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

849

Population

11

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

5

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)

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)

Nas North Island & Nab Coronado

Purchased surface water 36,990 people served
0 violations

Usn San Clemente Island

5 health-based
Purchased surface water 800 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 5 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Usn Camp Michael Monsoor

Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations

Usn Sere Camp Warner Springs

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

San Diego (92135) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7.

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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.

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

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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