Water Quality: Loleta, CA
1 water system • 828 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Loleta is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 828 people, and has 6 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Loleta's violation count is 88% below the national average for California. Contaminants associated with violations include Cadmium, Gross Alpha.
Contaminants Found
Kidney damage with long-term exposure; classified as a probable human carcinogen.
Common source: Corrosion of galvanized pipes, natural deposits, industrial waste, fertilizers
EPA limit: 0.005 mg/L (5 ppb)
Alpha-emitting radioactive particles increase cancer risk, particularly from bone and other internal cancers.
Common source: Natural uranium and radium in geological formations
EPA limit: 15 pCi/L (excluding radon and uranium)
Water Systems Serving Loleta
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOLETA C.S.D. | CA1210023 | Groundwater | 828 | 6 |
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.