City of Pleasanton
EPA ID: CA0110008 · 76,689 people served · 6 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Pleasanton (CA0110008): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). City of Pleasanton carries zero EPA violations in five years - a spotless record for a utility serving 76,689 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Pleasanton Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Pleasanton serves a community with a median household income of $193,332 and an estimated 252,977 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Pleasanton's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 23 detections recorded. 8 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 3 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in California
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
City of Pleasanton (EPA ID: CA0110008) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 76,689 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 94539 - Fremont
- 94550 - Livermore
- 94566 - Pleasanton
- 94568 - Dublin
- 94586 - Sunol
- 94588 - Pleasanton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Pleasanton (CA0110008) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Pleasanton water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Pleasanton in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Pleasanton serve?
City of Pleasanton serves approximately 76,689 people across 6 ZIP codes in California.
Where does City of Pleasanton get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Pleasanton, CA: Serves 77K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca0110008/
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