Water Quality in Grass Valley, CA (95950)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 95950.

Past Health-Based Violations

15 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 3 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 77% of US ZIP codes.

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

287

Population

4

Water Systems

18

Violations (5yr)

15

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)

Caltrans-Maxwell Reststops

Groundwater 15,000 people served
0 violations

Colusa Co. Wwd #1 - Grimes

15 health-based
Groundwater 512 people served
18 violations (5yr) · 15 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 9.78 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Grimes Boat Landing

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Miramontes Camp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

15 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
9.78 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Grass Valley (95950) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18.

Fewer violations 77th 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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