Tap water quality for ZIP 93651
6 community water systems linked to this ZIP, largest first.
What this means for you in ZIP 93651
- Is it safe to drink right now?
- EPA records show 5 recent health-based violations for Big Sandy Rancheria that are not marked resolved. Check your utility’s website or bill insert for any boil-water or do-not-drink notice and follow it.
- Should I use a filter?
- Yes, we recommend considering one. Unresolved health-based issues make a home filter a reasonable backup.
- What kind of filter?
- See matched standards and product picks.
This is general information from public EPA data, not medical advice. Lead often comes from a home’s own pipes, so only a test of your tap can tell your exposure. If you are pregnant, caring for an infant, or have a weakened immune system, ask your doctor or health department.
Shown for the largest system linked to this ZIP. Check your water bill to confirm your provider.
Filters matched to Big Sandy Rancheria
FILTER PICKS Look for filters certified (NSF, IAPMO or WQA) to these standards for the specific contaminant. Buttons open the maker’s page or an Amazon search; use “Check NSF listing” to verify a model’s claims. No affiliate links yet — grades are never sold.
Radium/Uranium
NSF/ANSI 58 (RO)NSF/ANSI 53 (check claim) Waterdrop G3 / G3P600 RO ~$300–500
Tankless RO; RO broadly reduces nitrate, fluoride, arsenic and many PFAS — confirm the certificate lists yours.
Search on Amazon → APEC Essence ROES-50 ~$220–230
Classic under-sink RO; confirm NSF/ANSI 58 certification for your model.
View on APEC → Certified filter (check contaminant list) varies
Open the NSF listing and confirm the exact chemical before you buy.
Search on Amazon → Chlorine/chloramine taste
NSF/ANSI 42 Aquasana Clean Water Pitcher ~$35
Pitcher for chlorine taste/odor; check the NSF/ANSI 42 listing for the exact model.
Search on Amazon → Brita Elite Filter ~$20–40
Common faucet/pitcher option; confirm the 42 claim on the box.
View on Brita → Annual water quality report
Utilities must publish a Consumer Confidence Report every year by July 1. Find it on the utility’s website or ask them directly; EPA explains how. · Full report →
Water systems for this ZIP
D9 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 11 monitoring/reporting violations; 8 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
ANo health-based violations in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; 1 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2024).
BNo health-based violations in the last 5 years; 5 monitoring/reporting violations; 2 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2022).
ANo health-based violations in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2024).
ANo health-based violations in the last 5 years; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2024).
ANo health-based violations in the last 5 years; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2024).
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