Tap Water Quality in Oakland, CA
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Oakland Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~430,000 | Source: Pardee Reservoir via Mokelumne Aqueduct
Oakland receives its water from the East Bay Municipal Utility District, which draws from the Mokelumne River in the Sierra Nevada. The source water quality is generally excellent. However, older neighborhoods in Oakland may have lead service lines or lead plumbing, making individual testing important.
Common water quality concerns in Oakland
Lead from aging infrastructure
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Disinfection byproducts
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Manganese
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What's in your Oakland water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Oakland water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Oakland, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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