Water Quality in LEWISTON, CA (96052)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 96052.
23
Total Violations
9
Health-Based
14
Monitoring / Reporting
18
Resolved
What does this mean?
18 of 23 violations have been resolved. 9 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 14 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (23 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 29, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Active | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Active | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2023 | Active | N/A |
| Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Feb 28, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Feb 28, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(3)
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3C
2023(5)
Lead and Copper Rule
51
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
51
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
42
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
42
How Does This Compare?
LEWISTON (96052) has 23 recorded violations, including 9 health-based. 5 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
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.