Water Quality in Bishop, CA (93526)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 93526.
Active Health Violations
4 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 86% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
825
Population
21
Water Systems
40
Violations (5yr)
4
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)
Bishop Creek Chevron
Inyo County Pwd - Lone Pine
1 health-basedInyo County Pwd - Independence
1 health-basedMillpond Recreation Area
All resolvedDiaz Lake Campground
All resolvedDept Of Parks & Recreation
Nps - Manzanar
Bernasconi Education Center
All resolvedFort Independence
Indian Campgrounds Inc 2
Baker Creek Campground
Owens Valley
Pleasant Valley Campground
All resolvedOak Creek Campground
Eastern Sierra Regional Airport
1 health-basedInyo County Pwd - Laws Town
1 health-basedOnion Valley Cafe 2
Tecopa Hot Springs Park
All resolvedTaboose Creek Campground
All resolvedAberdeen Water System
Mount Whitney Fish Hatchery
All resolvedContaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Bishop (93526) has more violations than 86% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 40.
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.