Water Quality in Oakland, CA (94502)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 94502.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 8 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There is1 monitoring/reporting violation (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 29% of US ZIP codes.

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

13,430

Population

8

Water Systems

1

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

East Bay Mud

Surface water 1,442,800 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Alameda County Water District

Surface water 344,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Hayward

Purchased surface water 162,954 people served
0 violations

Dublin San Ramon Services District

Purchased surface water 98,776 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Pleasanton

Purchased surface water 76,689 people served
0 violations

California Water Service - Livermore

Purchased surface water 60,414 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 7.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hidden Falls Girl Scout Camp

All resolved
Surface water 150 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Skylark Ranch Girl Scout Camp

Groundwater 99 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Oakland (94502) 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, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 29th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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