Water Quality in BENTON, CA (93512)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 93512.
34
Total Violations
7
Health-Based
27
Monitoring / Reporting
25
Resolved
What does this mean?
25 of 34 violations have been resolved. 7 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 27 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (34 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jun 29, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| E. COLI | Monitoring | 0 | N/A | Oct 31, 2022 | Active | Severe gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations |
| Arsenic | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Arsenic | Health-Based | N/A | 0.0356 | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2022 | Active | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 31, 2022 | Active | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2023(1)
Groundwater Rule
45
2022(14)
E. COLI
34
Arsenic
03
Arsenic
02
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Public Notice
75
Arsenic
02
Arsenic
03
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
How Does This Compare?
BENTON (93512) has 34 recorded violations, including 7 health-based. 9 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
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
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.