Water Quality: Big Sur, CA
10 water systems • 2,046 people served
Multiple Health Violations62
Total Violations
43
Health-Based Violations
10
Water Systems
2,046
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Big Sur has 43 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Fecal Coliform. In total, 62 violations are on record for 10 water systems serving 2,046 people.
Contaminants Found
Fecal Coliform
Water Systems Serving Big Sur
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEPENTHE WS | CA2701280 | Surface Water | 618 | 3 |
| POST RANCH INN WS | CA2702299 | Groundwater | 416 | 0 |
| ESALEN INSTITUTE WS | CA2701295 | Surface Water | 246 | 1 |
| VENTANA BIG SUR INN WS | CA2702328 | Surface Water | 193 | 0 |
| FERNWOOD WS | CA2702325 | Surface Water | 184 | 7 |
| COASTLANDS MWS (POST CREEK) | CA2701279 | Surface Water | 129 | 2 |
| CLEAR RIDGE WA | CA2701898 | Surface Water | 123 | 15 |
| RANCHO CHAPARRAL MWC | CA2701278 | Surface Water | 58 | 15 |
| NEW CAMALDOLI HERMITAGE WS | CA2702268 | Surface Water | 44 | 1 |
| PARTINGTON MWC | CA2701263 | Surface Water | 35 | 18 |
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.