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Tap Water Quality in Gilroy, California (ZIP 95020)

Serving Gilroy, California

Warning
5 above health guidelines
1
City
546+
Tested
5
Above Guidelines
8
Utilities

Is the Tap Water Safe in Gilroy, California?

Tap water in Gilroy, California (ZIP 95020) has 5 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) 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 95020 is served by 8 water utilities providing water to Gilroy. 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 Quality Report for ZIP 95020

2 contaminants above EPA health guidelines

These levels represent the worst case across all cities in this ZIP code. Check individual city reports for specific details.

Bromoform

Found in Gilroy

4.8 PPB
Guideline: 0 PPB
Bromodichloromethane

Found in Gilroy

8 PPB
Guideline: 0 PPB

Water Utilities Serving ZIP 95020

EMERALD VALLEY MUTUAL WATER COMPANY

People Served:

43

Contact:
408-219-5614

Water Source:

Groundwater

Contaminants Tested:

3

NEW AVENUE MUTUAL WATER COMPANY

People Served:

302

Contact:
408-391-5094

Water Source:

Groundwater

Contaminants Tested:

13

BURCHELL ROAD WATER ASSOCIATION

People Served:

132

Contact:
408-500-2285

Water Source:

Groundwater

Contaminants Tested:

13

QUAIL CREEK ESTATES MUTUAL WATER COMPANY

People Served:

55

Contact:
408-500-9579

Water Source:

Groundwater

Contaminants Tested:

16

HAPPY ACRES MWC

People Served:

220

Contact:
408-691-9919

Water Source:

Groundwater

Contaminants Tested:

132

SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

People Served:

0

Contact:
408-630-3505

Water Source:

Surface water

Contaminants Tested:

246

VALLEY VIEW RANCHES

People Served:

45

Contact:
408-219-5465

Water Source:

Groundwater

Contaminants Tested:

110

CITY OF GILROY

People Served:

58,108

Contact:
408-846-0223

Water Source:

Groundwater

Contaminants Tested:

13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gilroy Tap Water

Is the tap water safe in Gilroy, California (ZIP 95020)?

Tap water in Gilroy, California (ZIP 95020) has 5 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) 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 95020?

ZIP code 95020 is served by 8 water utilities: EMERALD VALLEY MUTUAL WATER COMPANY, NEW AVENUE MUTUAL WATER COMPANY, BURCHELL ROAD WATER ASSOCIATION, QUAIL CREEK ESTATES MUTUAL WATER COMPANY, HAPPY ACRES MWC, SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, VALLEY VIEW RANCHES, CITY OF GILROY.

How do I pay my water bill in Gilroy (ZIP 95020)?

CITY OF GILROY (the largest utility serving ZIP 95020) handles billing for most Gilroy addresses. Call 408-846-0223 to pay your bill or set up online payments. Other utilities serve smaller pockets of this ZIP — check the utility list below if you don't recognize CITY OF GILROY.

What contaminants are in Gilroy water (ZIP 95020)?

Water testing in ZIP 95020 found 2 contaminants above EPA health guidelines: Bromoform, Bromodichloromethane.

Should I use a water filter in Gilroy (ZIP 95020)?

Yes, we recommend using an NSF-certified water filter for ZIP 95020 because 5 contaminants are above EPA health guidelines. 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 95020?

ZIP code 95020 serves Gilroy, California.

How we built this page

Water-quality data on this page comes from public federal and state records for the 8 utilityies serving ZIP 95020. We refresh each utility's record whenever its underlying source publishes new data.

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