Salinas, California Water Quality Report

Water Source

58

Water Systems

65K

People Served

Ground water, Surface water

Water Source

Detected Contaminants

Contaminant	Detected Level	EPA Limit (MCL)	Health Guideline	% of Limit	Status
lithium	65.1	No federal limit	10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)	651%	Above guideline

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (53)

4H

Jul 2, 2025

minor

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

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

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

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

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

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

52

Oct 1, 2024

moderate

51

Jul 1, 2024

moderate

51

Jul 1, 2024

moderate

52

Oct 1, 2023

moderate

51

Jul 1, 2023

moderate

51

Jan 1, 2020

moderate

51

Jan 1, 2020

moderate

52

Oct 1, 2019

moderate

51

Jul 1, 2019

moderate

51

Jul 1, 2019

moderate

51

Jan 1, 2019

moderate

51

Jan 1, 2019

moderate

52

Oct 1, 2018

moderate

51

Jul 1, 2018

moderate

Resolved Violations (947)

02

Oct 1, 2024 — Dec 31, 2024

critical

02

Oct 1, 2024 — Dec 31, 2024

critical

01

Oct 1, 2024 — Dec 31, 2024

critical

01

Oct 1, 2024 — Dec 31, 2024

critical

01

Oct 1, 2024 — Dec 31, 2024

critical

+ 942 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salinas tap water safe to drink?

Salinas's water meets all EPA maximum contaminant levels. However, 1 contaminants were detected at various levels. Some residents may prefer additional filtration for peace of mind.

What contaminants are in Salinas tap water?

1 contaminants have been detected in Salinas's water supply across 58 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Salinas?

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

Does Salinas have any water quality violations?

Yes, Salinas currently has 158 active violations. See the violations section above for details.