Water Quality in Susanville, CA (96130)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 96130.
Active Health Violations
2 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 70% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
20,173
Population
91
Water Systems
12
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (91)
City Of Susanville
Groundwater 7,811 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
California Correctional Center
Groundwater 1,550 people served
0 violations
California Conservation Center
Groundwater 1,550 people served
0 violations
Lassen Community College Dist.
Groundwater 1,380 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Leavitt Lake Csd
Groundwater 950 people served
0 violations
Lake Forest Mutual W.C.
Groundwater 565 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Usfs/Lassen Hat Creek Campgrnd
Groundwater 365 people served
0 violations
Spaulding Eagle Lake Mwc
Groundwater 317 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Susan Hills Estates Wc
Groundwater 252 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Board Of Sup, Lassen Co
Groundwater 235 people served
0 violations
Johnstonville Elementary School
Groundwater 230 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Richmond Elementary School
Groundwater 221 people served
0 violations
Lnf-Eagle Lake Campgrounds
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Susanville Upper Rancheria
All resolved Purchased groundwater 190 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Usfs/Lassen Cave & Subway Cave
Surface water 150 people served
0 violations
Susan River Park Water Co.
Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Jack'S Valley Reststop, Caltrans
Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations
Usfs/Lassen Big Pine Campgroun
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Hacienda Family Restaurant
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Lnf-Bogard Work Center/Cal Trans Srra
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Eagle Nest Homeowners' Association
All resolved Groundwater 84 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Usfs/Lassen Hat Cr Work Center
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Sierra Cascade Nursery
Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Diamond Mountain Golf Club
Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations
Usfs/Lassen Bridge Picnic/Camp
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Honey Lake Market
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lnf Almanor Cg
Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations
Lnf-Eagle Lake Ranger Station
1 health-based Groundwater 40 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Johnstonville Water System
1 health-based Groundwater 40 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Butte Creek Campground
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Eagle Lake Campground, Blm
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Lassen Co. Off. Of Education
Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Butte Meadows Camp
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Ccs - The Strand
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Emerson Lake Boys Ranch
Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations
Citizens Communications
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Days End Rv Park
Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations
Hole In The Ground Cg, Lassen Nf
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Rocky Knoll Cg, Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Eagle Lake General Store
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lassen Land And Trail Trust - Likely
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Eagle Lake Field Station-Csuc
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Seaward Mckee Dds
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Stones Landing
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Surface water 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Janesville Fire Hall
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Valley High Villa Water System
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Elam Creek Rest Stop, Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
High Desert Adult & Teen Challenge
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Johnstonville Quality Foods
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Elam Campground, Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mariner'S Resort
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Mountain Meadow Ranch
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Gallatin Cg, Lassen Nf
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Country Club Courts Water System
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Almanor Community Well Mwc
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Lnf Domingo Springs Cg
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Cherry Hill Campground
Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations
Crater Lake Cg, Lassen Nf
Groundwater 16 people served
0 violations
Battle Creek Cg, Lassen Nf
Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations
Bogard Cg, Lassen Nf
Groundwater 15 people served
0 violations
Grasshopper Fire Station, Cdf
Groundwater 7 people served
0 violations
Bogard Work Center, Lassen Nf
Groundwater 1 people served
0 violations
Lassen County Youth Camp
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Treat S Cafe
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Contaminants Found
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
5 violations
Has active
ChlorineMonitoring
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
3 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
3 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)
Within limit0 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Susanville (96130) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.
Fewer violations 70th 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
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