Water Quality in Salinas, CA
267 water systems serving 95,442 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Salinas water systems is 2.3 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 3 systems have triggered action level violations.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 7505 |
| Health-based violations | 4270 |
| Lead action level violations | 3 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Salinas
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salinas tap water safe to drink?
Salinas tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.
What is the water quality in Salinas, California?
Salinas has 267 public water systems serving approximately 95,442 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 2.3 ppb. There are 7505 total violations on record.
Does Salinas have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 2.3 ppb across Salinas's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 3 systems have triggered lead action level violations.
How many water utilities serve Salinas?
267 public water systems are registered in Salinas, California with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 95,442 people.