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Tap Water Quality in San Francisco, California (ZIP 94102)

Serving San Francisco, California

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7 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
1
City
105
Results on file
0
Above Guidelines
5
Utilities

Is the Tap Water Safe in San Francisco, California?

Tap water in San Francisco, California (ZIP 94102) has 7 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

ZIP 94102 is served by 5 water utilities providing water to San Francisco. Water quality varies by utility and city. Click on the cities below to see detailed reports for your specific area.

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Water Hardness in ZIP 94102

San Francisco, CA
SoftUtility-reported
24.5 mg/L
1.4 gpg

Sources differ on this value: reported figures range 1.2โ€“24.5 mg/L. We publish the best-supported utility value above.

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Water Quality Report for ZIP 94102

No reading above its guideline, but not a clean record

The record for ZIP 94102 shows 7 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file).

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Water Utilities Serving ZIP 94102

PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO

Serves San Francisco; EPA holds no ZIP-level record for this system.

People Served:

3,500

Contact:
415-561-4134

Water Source:

Surface water

Contaminants:

34 results on file

SFPUC CITY DISTRIBUTION DIVISION

Serves San Francisco; EPA holds no ZIP-level record for this system.

People Served:

884,363

Contact:
650-652-3100

Water Source:

Surface water purchased

Contaminants:

105 results on file

TREASURE ISLAND

Serves San Francisco; EPA holds no ZIP-level record for this system.

People Served:

3,790

Contact:
650-652-3100

Water Source:

Surface water purchased

Contaminants:

11 results on file

SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM

Serves San Francisco; EPA holds no ZIP-level record for this system.

People Served:

600

Contact:
650-652-3100

Water Source:

Surface water

Contaminants:

197 results on file

HHW&P MOCCASIN COMPOUND-SFPUC

Serves San Francisco; EPA holds no ZIP-level record for this system.

People Served:

217

Contact:
650-652-3100

Water Source:

Surface water purchased

Contaminants:

73 results on file

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco Tap Water

Is the tap water safe in San Francisco, California (ZIP 94102)?

Tap water in San Francisco, California (ZIP 94102) has 7 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing the detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

Which water utilities serve ZIP code 94102?

ZIP code 94102 is served by 5 water utilities: PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO, SFPUC CITY DISTRIBUTION DIVISION, TREASURE ISLAND, SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM, HHW&P MOCCASIN COMPOUND-SFPUC.

How do I pay my water bill in San Francisco (ZIP 94102)?

SFPUC CITY DISTRIBUTION DIVISION (the largest utility serving ZIP 94102) handles billing for most San Francisco addresses. Call 650-652-3100 to pay your bill or set up online payments. Other utilities serve smaller pockets of this ZIP โ€” check the utility list below if you don't recognize SFPUC CITY DISTRIBUTION DIVISION.

What contaminants are in San Francisco water (ZIP 94102)?

The record for ZIP 94102 shows 7 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file).

Should I use a water filter in San Francisco (ZIP 94102)?

Yes, we recommend using an NSF-certified water filter for ZIP 94102 because its record shows 7 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file). Reverse osmosis systems or under-sink filters certified to remove the specific contaminants found in your water are recommended.

What cities are in ZIP code 94102?

ZIP code 94102 serves San Francisco, California.

How we built this page

Water-quality data on this page comes from public federal and state records for the 5 utilityies serving ZIP 94102. We refresh each utility's record whenever its underlying source publishes new data.

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