Water Quality: East Palo Alto, CA
2 water systems • 32,419 people served
Some Concerns3
Total Violations
2
Health-Based Violations
2
Water Systems
32,419
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
East Palo Alto has 2 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Fecal Coliform, Gross Alpha. In total, 3 violations are on record for 2 water systems serving 32,419 people.
Contaminants Found
Fecal Coliform
Gross Alpha
Water Systems Serving East Palo Alto
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO | CA4110024 | Surface Water | 29,519 | 1 |
| PALO ALTO PARK MUTUAL WATER COMPANY | CA4110020 | Groundwater | 2,900 | 2 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.