Arsenic in Reseda, CA Drinking Water
Arsenic data for Reseda, California · 74,802 residents · 2 ZIP codes
EPA records show Arsenic detections in Reseda, California water samples.
Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-06-04
Arsenic in Reseda Tap Water
Reseda, California has 2 EPA violations related to arsenic in drinking water.
This analysis covers 74,802 residents across 2 ZIP codes in Reseda.
Reseda's overall water quality grade is C (63/100).
Is Arsenic in Reseda Water Safe?
If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.
EPA Violations for Arsenic in Reseda
| Date | Violation Type | Status | ZIP Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | Arsenic (Open) | Open | 91335 |
| 2025-04-01 | Arsenic (Open) | Open | 91337 |
Health Effects of Arsenic
- Increased risk of skin, bladder, lung, and kidney cancer
- Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes
- Skin changes (darkening, thickening, lesions)
- Developmental effects in children exposed in utero
Health risk severity: High. Governed by the Arsenic Rule (2006).
How Arsenic Gets Into Drinking Water
- Natural deposits in rock and soil (especially in western U.S.)
- Runoff from orchards and glass/electronics production
- Historical use of arsenic-based pesticides
- Well water in areas with arsenic-rich geology
What to Do About Arsenic in Reseda Water
- Install a reverse osmosis (RO) system certified under NSF 58
- Adsorptive media filters (iron-based) can also reduce arsenic
- Have well water tested if on a private supply
- Boiling water does NOT remove arsenic — it concentrates it
Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for arsenic removal.