Water Quality in San Jose, CA (93501)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 93501.

Past Health-Based Violations

22 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved.

More violations than 80% of US ZIP codes.

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

6,435

Population

9

Water Systems

22

Violations (5yr)

22

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

Cws - Bakersfield

Surface water 267,881 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bakersfield, City Of

Purchased surface water 160,144 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mojave Pud

Purchased surface water 4,699 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

California Portland Cement

5 health-based
Groundwater 200 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 5 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

William Fisher Memorial Water Company

17 health-based
Groundwater 56 people served
17 violations (5yr) · 17 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Roberts Investments Water System

Purchased groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Alta Wind Project O&M Facility Water Sys

Groundwater 47 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Red Rock Elementary School - Inactive

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Brookfield Renewable Power Water System

Groundwater 11 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

17 violations
All resolved
Combined UraniumHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

San Jose (93501) has more violations than 80% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 22.

Fewer violations 80th 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

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

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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