Water Quality: Mendocino, CA
6 water systems • 459 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Mendocino is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 459 people, and has 91 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 88 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Mendocino's violation count is 90% above the national average for California. Contaminants associated with violations include Gross Alpha, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
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)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Mendocino
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SURFWOOD MUTUAL WATER CORPORATION | CA2300590 | Surface Water | 160 | 87 |
| HILLS RANCH MUTUAL WATER COMPANY | CA2300832 | Groundwater | 79 | 0 |
| SHORELANDS ROAD & WATER COMPANY | CA2300545 | Groundwater | 78 | 1 |
| POINT OF VIEW MUTUAL WATER CO | CA2300604 | Groundwater | 56 | 0 |
| SEAFAIR ROAD AND WATER COMPANY | CA2300609 | Groundwater | 50 | 2 |
| BIG RIVER VISTA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY | CA2300596 | Groundwater | 36 | 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.
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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.