Water Quality in Merced, CA (95334)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 95334.
Active Health Violations
15 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
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.
17,363
Population
31
Water Systems
23
Violations (5yr)
15
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (31)
City Of Merced
City Of Los Banos
1 health-basedCity Of Atwater
City Of Livingston
1 health-basedBlueberry Hill Cafe
E & J Gallo Winery
Classic Yam Water System
Av Thomas Produce, Inc.
Longview Mennonite School
All resolvedFoster Farms Chicken Livehaul (Sycamore
4 health-basedSequoia Motel
Grace Home Inc.
Foster Farms - Cedar Hatchery
Westside Grocery, Inc.
1 health-basedDoreva Produce
Foster Farms Traver Feedmill
California Sweet Potato Growers Coop
6 health-basedCasa Mia Apartments
Garcia Farms Produce
Simplimatic Engineering Co
Foster Farms-Ellenwood Hatchery
Foster Poultry Farms (Athens)
Foster Farms-Newman Hatchery
Foster Poultry Farms (Arcadia Feedmill)
1 health-basedKandola Farms Produce, Inc.
Blevins Auto & Truck Stop
Foster Farms Fertilizer Plant
1 health-basedArena Way Apartments
Livingston Child Development
Quail H Farms Water System
Yagi Brothers Produce Inc.
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Merced (95334) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 23.
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
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.