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Compton, California Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 4 water systems serving 76,737 people.

10
Very Poor
out of 100

Water Source

4
Water Systems
77K
People Served
Surface water, Ground water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
lithium58.0 No federal limit10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)
580%
Above guideline
PFHxS0.004 0.010 ug/L0.001 ug/L(EWG)
41%
Within limit
PFOA0.005 0.004 ug/L0.090 ug/L(EWG)
122%
Above limit
PFOS0.017 0.004 ug/L0.300 ug/L(EWG)
425%
Above limit

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 (10)

51

Jul 1, 1993

moderate

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 (50)

52

Oct 1, 2019

moderate

52

Oct 1, 2019

moderate

27

Jan 1, 2019 — Mar 31, 2019

moderate

27

Jan 1, 2019 — Mar 31, 2019

moderate

27

Jan 1, 2019 — Mar 31, 2019

moderate

+ 45 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Compton tap water safe to drink?

Compton's water has 2 contaminants detected above EPA limits. While the water is treated, residents may want to consider additional filtration.

What contaminants are in Compton tap water?

4 contaminants have been detected in Compton's water supply across 4 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Compton?

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

Does Compton have any water quality violations?

Yes, Compton currently has 10 active violations. See the violations section above for details.