What was found in ZIP 95076
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 920000 µg/L 9200% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 26249 µg/L 262% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 480 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 400 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 150 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 88 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/5 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 80 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 79 µg/L 132% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 59 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 53 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 53 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 48.805 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 47 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 35 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 31 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 29.97284 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 25 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 24 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 22 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 12.186 µg/L 122% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 4.9 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 2.9 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.174 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 1.1 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 0.8500 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.6000 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.1740 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.1280 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.0100 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.0090 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0067 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0063 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 5/5 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 95076
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CWSC SALINAS | CA | 123,679 |
| WATSONVILLE, CITY OF | CA | 65,231 |
| SOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT | CA | 40,809 |
| PSMCSD - PAJARO | CA | 6,500 |
| CWSC LAS LOMAS | CA | 2,084 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 95076 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 95076 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 39 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 95076. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 95076?
5 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 95076. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 95076's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrite, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.