Water Quality in Crescent City, CA (95567)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 95567.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 18 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 78% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,058

Population

13

Water Systems

19

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

City Of Crescent City

Groundwater 17,262 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.01 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Smith River C.S.D.

All resolved
Groundwater 2,568 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 2850 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Howonquet Community(Smith River)

All resolved
Surface water 220 people served
14 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Trail'S End

Groundwater 105 people served
0 violations

Valley View Motel & Trailer Pa

Groundwater 94 people served
0 violations

Panoramic Trailer Park

Groundwater 63 people served
0 violations

Sea West Restaurant

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Nautical Inn

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Reservation Ranch

1 health-based
Groundwater 38 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Hunter'S Campground

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Chateau Lodge

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ocean Villa Motel

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

State Linemotel

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

4 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

3 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
2850 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Crescent City (95567) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 19.

Fewer violations 78th 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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