Health Violations Found

Porterville, CA (93258): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Poplar Commission Service District)

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 93258 in Porterville, CA contain 2 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality PFAS above MCL 1 health-based violation
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 health-based violation and 1 non-health-based (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS At least one PFAS result is above an EPA MCL value (UCMR5 sampling; MCL compliance required from 2029).
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
2 violations 1 health-based PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
2
Water Systems
2,200
People Served
1
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$188K
Median Home Value70% below state median ($629K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
76/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
75/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
75/100

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (7) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 93258 in Porterville, California is mapped to the water system Poplar Commission Service District (EPA ID: CA5410026). This system provides water to approximately 2,200 people from groundwater sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Poplar Commission Service District CA5410026 2,200 Groundwater
City of Porterville, CA5410010 63,487 Groundwater

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Poplar Commission Service District (CA5410026) on EPA.gov.

3 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 93258. One or more compound results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029.

Detected compounds: PFOS, PFOA, PFPeA, PFBS, PFHxA, PFHpA, PFBA, PFHxS.

Highest measured level: 0.023 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

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Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (7) MODERATE

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Cost & Community (8) HIGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 93258 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 2 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 93258 (primary system: Poplar Commission Service District), including 1 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 93258's water come from?

The recorded water source for Poplar Commission Service District, a system mapped to ZIP code 93258, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 2,200 people.

How can I get my water tested in Porterville?

If Poplar Commission Service District supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

What is the radon risk for 93258?

93258 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Tulare County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 93258's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 93258. One or more PFAS results are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL with compliance required from 2029. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Porterville, CA (93258): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/93258/
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Page version: October 2026.

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