Water Quality: Palo Alto, CA
2 water systems • 70,020 people served
Multiple Health Violations4
Total Violations
4
Health-Based Violations
2
Water Systems
70,020
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Palo Alto has 4 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: E. coli, Fecal Coliform. In total, 4 violations are on record for 2 water systems serving 70,020 people.
Contaminants Found
E. coli
Fecal Coliform
Water Systems Serving Palo Alto
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF PALO ALTO | CA4310009 | Surface Water | 67,231 | 3 |
| O'CONNOR TRACT CO-OPERATIVE WATER CO. | CA4110019 | Groundwater | 2,789 | 1 |
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.