Water Quality in Placerville, CA (96150)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 96150.
Active Health Violations
5 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 84% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
29,646
Population
42
Water Systems
31
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (42)
El Dorado Id - Main
South Tahoe Pud - Main
South Shore Recreation Area
2 health-basedLukins Brothers Water Company
Lakeside Park Association
Tahoe Keys Water Company
Al Tahoe Elem/Stms (Water Sys)
Tahoe Valley Elementary School
Eagle Falls
Jalapenos Water System
Stanford Sierra Camp
Baldwin Beach
Sunray Tahoe Hotel
Tahoe Travel Inn
Econo Lodge Inn And Suites
All resolvedTimberlake Inn
Pinewood Inn
Sierra Pines Mobile Home Park
1 health-basedCathedral Water Association
Cascade Mutual Water Company
Alder Inn Tahoe
1 health-basedThe Trailhead
All resolvedBlack Bear Lodge
1 health-basedThe Jeffrey Hotel
Tahoe Valley Lodge
All resolvedMidway Inn
Chateau Suites
Lone Pine Lodge
Heather Lake Road Tract
All resolvedTahoe Mountain Inn
All resolvedCrystal Range Motel
Lake Haven Motel
Beverly Lodge
Kaspian Point Picnic Area
Ski Run Management Company-Inactive
A & A Lake Tahoe Inn
Trout Creek Motel
Silverfork Water Association
All resolvedRainbow Tract Water Assoc
All resolvedWashoe Motel
Emerald Pines Cabins
South Tahoe Pud - Echo View Estates
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Placerville (96150) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 31.
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.