Water Quality in Placerville, CA (95651)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 95651.

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 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 57% of US ZIP codes.

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

729

Population

11

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)

El Dorado Id - Main

Surface water 132,171 people served
0 violations

South Tahoe Pud - Main

Groundwater 100,000 people served
0 violations

Nugget Campground

All resolved
Groundwater 1,000 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Camp Lotus Water System

All resolved
Groundwater 1,000 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Kiota Diggings Water System

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

O.A.R.S., Inc #70

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

All Outdoors Adventure Trips

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Lotus Pub

1 health-based
Groundwater 65 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Lotus Preschool

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Uncle Toms Cabin

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Rivers Bend Resort

Groundwater 14 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

How Does This Compare?

Placerville (95651) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.

Fewer violations 57th 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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