Water Quality in Alturas, CA (96101)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 96101.
Active Health Violations
3 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 53% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,142
Population
89
Water Systems
5
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (89)
City Of Alturas
1 health-basedCalifornia Pines C.S.D.
1 health-basedLower Rush Creek Campground
Alturas Desert Rose Casino
Modoc National Wildlife Refuge
Mdf-Medicine Lake
Blue Lake Campground
Mdf-Blue Lake Cg
1 health-basedBill Tierney
Alamo Restaurant
Pine Cone Campground
Honker Cove Campground
Deer Springs Campground
Patterson Guard Station
Stowe Reservoir Campground
Calif Pines Comm Serv Dist
Cal Fire-Devil'S Garden Camp
Bill Tierney
Lassen Gold Mining Inc.
Usfs Modoc
Mill Creek Falls Campground
Bill Tierney
Dixieland Mobile Home Park - I
Soup Springs Campground
Upper Rush Creek Campground
Modoc Livestock
Mdf-Mill Creek Falls Cg
Mdf-Ambrose
Ambrose Well
Calandor Pine Corp
Modoc Vineyard Academy
Mdf-Adin Ranger Station
Cold Spring Roadside Fountain
Cottonwood Flat Campground
Cold Spring Soadside Ftn
Mdf-Headquarters
Mdf-Stough Reservoir Cg
Drifters Inn
Mdf-Canby Work Center
Mjusd-South Fork Elementary School
Allerton Motel
Mjusd-State Line School
Lillylake Picnic Site
Sully'S Rv Park
Usfs Modoc Nf
Usfs Modoc Nf
Usfs Modoc Nf
California Pines
Spike Hilton Recreation Site
Usfs Modoc Nf
Knob Hill Store
Usfs Modoc Nf
Usfs Modoc Nf
Usfs Modoc Nf
Mnf-Upper Rush Creek Cg
Usfs Modoc Nf
Usfs Modoc Nf
Usfs Modoc Nf
Arrowhead Golf Course
Usfs Modoc Nf
Usfs Modoc Nf
Usfs Modoc Nf
Mdf-Cedar Creek
Usfs Modoc Nf
Usfs Modoc Nf
Bill Tierney
Usfs Modoc Nf
Usfs Modoc Nf
Spike Hilton Campground
Adin Ranger Station
Mdf-Willow Creek Cg
Soup Springs Campground
Honker Cove Campground
Deer Spring Campground
Pepperdine Campground
Auction Yard Cafe
Patterson Guard Station
Drifters Inn Motel
Pine Cone Campground
Cave Lake Campground
Rim Rock Motel
Lassen Creek Campground
Long Bell Guard Station
Long Bell Guard Station
Usfs Modoc Nf
Caltrans-Adin Maintenance Station
Usfs Modoc Nf
Calandor Pine Corporation
Usfs Modoc Nf
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Alturas (96101) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5.
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.