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Boulder Creek, California Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 6 water systems serving 25,972 people.

45
Poor
out of 100

Water Source

6
Water Systems
26K
People Served
Surface water, Ground water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
lithium32.0 No federal limit10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)
320%
Above guideline
PFBS0.003 No federal limit2000.0 ug/L(EPA Health Advisory)
0%
Below guideline

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your water supply, these filtration systems are recommended:

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Reverse osmosis systems remove up to 99% of PFAS compounds. Recommended for homes with detected PFAS.

Up to 99% PFAS removal

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (17)

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

72

Oct 1, 2023

minor

71

Jul 1, 2023

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Resolved Violations (383)

4B

Oct 1, 2024

minor

4B

Oct 1, 2024

minor

3A

Feb 1, 2023 — Feb 28, 2023

minor

3A

Feb 1, 2023 — Feb 28, 2023

minor

3A

Feb 1, 2022 — Feb 28, 2022

minor

+ 378 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boulder Creek tap water safe to drink?

Boulder Creek's water meets all EPA maximum contaminant levels. However, 2 contaminants were detected at various levels. Some residents may prefer additional filtration for peace of mind.

What contaminants are in Boulder Creek tap water?

2 contaminants have been detected in Boulder Creek's water supply across 6 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Boulder Creek?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Boulder Creek's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Boulder Creek have any water quality violations?

Yes, Boulder Creek currently has 17 active violations. See the violations section above for details.