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Hollister, California Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 29 water systems serving 53,923 people.

20
Very Poor
out of 100

Water Source

29
Water Systems
54K
People Served
Surface water, Ground water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
lithium29.0 No federal limit10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)
290%
Above guideline
PFOA0.005 0.004 ug/L0.090 ug/L(EWG)
115%
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 (21)

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

34

Jul 4, 2024

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2024

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2024

moderate

71

Jul 1, 2023

minor

52

Jul 1, 2023

moderate

52

Sep 9, 2022

moderate

52

Sep 9, 2022

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2022

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2022

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2022

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2022

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2021

moderate

52

Jul 1, 2021

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2021

moderate

52

Jan 1, 2021

moderate

Resolved Violations (479)

3A

May 1, 2025 — May 31, 2025

minor

3A

Jun 1, 2024 — Jun 30, 2024

minor

3A

Jun 1, 2024 — Jun 30, 2024

minor

27

Apr 1, 2024 — Jun 30, 2024

moderate

75

Apr 1, 2024

minor

+ 474 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hollister tap water safe to drink?

Hollister's water has 1 contaminant detected above EPA limits. While the water is treated, residents may want to consider additional filtration.

What contaminants are in Hollister tap water?

2 contaminants have been detected in Hollister's water supply across 29 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Hollister?

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

Does Hollister have any water quality violations?

Yes, Hollister currently has 39 active violations. See the violations section above for details.