Water Quality in Oakland, CA (94550)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 94550.

Past Health-Based Violations

10 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 74% of US ZIP codes.

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

49,873

Population

26

Water Systems

15

Violations (5yr)

10

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (26)

East Bay Mud

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

San Jose Water

1 health-based
Surface water 1,039,920 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
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

City Of Sunnyvale

Purchased surface water 157,566 people served
0 violations

City Of Santa Clara

Purchased surface water 130,746 people served
0 violations

Great Oaks Wc Inc

Groundwater 110,088 people served
0 violations

City Of San Jose - Evg/Edv/Coy

Purchased surface water 101,265 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Dublin San Ramon Services District

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

City Of Milpitas

All resolved
Purchased surface water 81,773 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

City Of Mountain View

Purchased surface water 81,501 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Pleasanton

Purchased surface water 76,689 people served
0 violations

Cwsc Los Altos Suburban

Purchased surface water 69,973 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Palo Alto

Purchased surface water 67,231 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)

Lawrence Livermore National Lab Site 200

Purchased surface water 10,870 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 6.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lawrence Livermore National Lab-Site 300

Purchased surface water 261 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Csp-Fremont Peak

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Camp Shelly

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Carnegie Svra

Groundwater 145 people served
0 violations

Stivers Academy

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Purple Orchid Resort Spa

Groundwater 52 people served
0 violations

B&G Mobile Home Park Llc Ws

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

The Rainbow Junction Water System

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Thomas/Carol Toolan

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bloomingcamp Water System

9 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
10 violations (5yr) · 9 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

NitrateHealth-Based

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

10 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
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 (94550) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.

Fewer violations 74th 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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