Water Quality in San Luis Obispo, CA (93424)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 93424.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved.

More violations than 29% of US ZIP codes.

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

962

Population

9

Water Systems

1

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

Santa Margarita Recreation Area

Groundwater 50,001 people served
0 violations

San Luis Obispo Water Department

Surface water 47,788 people served
0 violations

City Of Paso Robles Water Division

Surface water 31,176 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Atascadero Mutual Water Co

Groundwater 30,618 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Avila Beach Community Services District

Purchased surface water 1,630 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

San Miguelito Mwc

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 1,600 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1520 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Pg&E

Surface water 1,200 people served
0 violations

Port San Luis Harbor District

Purchased surface water 125 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Avila Beach County Water Dist

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1520 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

San Luis Obispo (93424) has more violations than 29% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 1.

Fewer violations 29th percentile More violations

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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