Water Quality in San Jose, CA (95033)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 95033.

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

9,600

Population

25

Water Systems

13

Violations (5yr)

5

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)

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)

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)

Santa Cruz Water Department

Surface water 94,626 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)

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

Watsonville, City Of

Surface water 65,231 people served
0 violations

Soquel Creek Water District

Purchased surface water 40,809 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

San Lorenzo Valley Water Dist

1 health-based
Surface water 21,145 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Loma Prieta Jusd-Loma Prieta School

Groundwater 542 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Coyote Valley Rv Resort

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Las Cumbres Mutual Water Co

Surface water 402 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Nestldown Ranch

Groundwater 265 people served
0 violations

Ridge Mutual Water Company

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 213 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Lake Canyon Mutual Water Company

1 health-based
Surface water 156 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Lakeside Sd-Lakeside School

All resolved
Groundwater 127 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Vista Grande Water Users Association

Purchased surface water 79 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Brush And Old Well Mutual Water Company

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 70 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Laurel Community League

Groundwater under influence of surface water 64 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1925 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Mountain Springs Mutual Water Company

Purchased surface water 40 people served
0 violations

David Bruce Winery

All resolved
Groundwater 27 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
8 violations
Has active
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1925 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

San Jose (95033) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 13.

Fewer violations 72th 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

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.

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