Water Quality in San Jose, CA (95070)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 95070.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 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 2 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

31,417

Population

23

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)

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)

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

Camp Stuart

Groundwater 6,000 people served
0 violations

Villa Montalvo

Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations

Paul Masson Chateau

Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations

Camp Saratoga

Surface water 450 people served
0 violations

Saratoga Springs, Inc.

Surface water 180 people served
0 violations

Mt. Eden Mutual Water Company

Purchased surface water 165 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Arrowhead Cooperative Company

Purchased surface water 109 people served
0 violations

Oak Dell Park

Groundwater 104 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Santa Clara County Peace

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Alpine Inn & Spa

1 health-based
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Los Altos Rod And Gun Club

Groundwater 46 people served
0 violations

Maria Lane Mutual Water Company

Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations

Saratoga Retirement Community

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Peninsula Recreation Inc

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

San Jose (95070) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th 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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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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