Water Quality: Jamul, CA
3 water systems • 14,010 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Jamul is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 14,010 people, and has 52 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 30 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Jamul's violation count is 8% above the national average for California. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 4109, E. coli, Haloacetic Acids, Selenium.
Contaminants Found
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Linked to increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Hair loss, nail brittleness, and nervous system damage at elevated concentrations.
Common source: Natural geological deposits, mining discharges, oil refinery waste
EPA limit: 0.05 mg/L (50 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Jamul
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIAN HILLS CAMP | CA3701476 | Groundwater | 13,032 | 33 |
| MHC TT INC. (DBA PIO PICO) | CA3702104 | Groundwater | 828 | 14 |
| SUNRISE ESTATES MUTUAL WATER COMPANY | CA3700277 | Groundwater | 150 | 5 |
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.
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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.