Water Quality in San Luis Obispo, CA (93444)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 93444.

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. There is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

More violations than 36% of US ZIP codes.

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

21,611

Population

15

Water Systems

2

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)

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)

Nipomo Comm Services Dist

Purchased surface water 13,771 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Goldberg Brothers Properties, Inc.

Groundwater 261 people served
0 violations

Central Coast Industries Inc

Purchased groundwater 144 people served
0 violations

Santa Maria Speedway

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Clearwater Nursery

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Brookside Tract

Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations

Speedling, Inc

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Guadalupe Cooling Company

1 health-based
Groundwater 35 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

True Water Supply

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Black Lake Golf Course - Inactive

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mesa Mutual Water Company

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

NitrateHealth-Based

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

San Luis Obispo (93444) has more violations than 36% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2.

Fewer violations 36th 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.

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

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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