Water Quality in San Jose, CA (95012)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 95012.
Past Health-Based Violations
19 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.
More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
10,814
Population
22
Water Systems
20
Violations (5yr)
19
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)
Cwsc Salinas
Cal Am Water Company - Monterey
Alco Water Service
Marina Coast Water District
Castroville Community Services District
All resolvedHighway 156 Water System #3
North County Hi Sch Ws***Closed***
Twin Valley Inc
19 health-basedQueen Motel Ws
Walsh St Ws #1
Blackie Rd Water System #3
Green Acres Wa
Del Monte Farms Rd Ws #03
L H Delfino
Pezzini Farms Ws
Long Valley Water System 1
Ocean Mist
Minhoto & Silva Dy M
Espirasa Rd Water System 7
Panziera Farms
Louis Scattini
Monte Del Lago Mhc
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
San Jose (95012) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20.
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.