91901
Alpine, CA
San Diego County · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area
PADRE DAM MWD

Is Alpine tap water safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: December 2024
Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data. Last tested December 2024.
Townships:
  • Alpine CCD, CA
  • Laguna-Pine Valley CCD, CA
  • Jamul CCD, CA
Neighborhood:
  • Alpine

The short answer for Alpine

Alpine tap water has 4 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including PFBS at 7.9× the limit (tested December 2024). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

The health risk for Alpine

PFAS ('forever chemicals') have been detected above EPA limits in this water system's most recent tests. These synthetic chemicals do not break down in the body and are linked to a range of health effects. A certified filter is strongly recommended.
  • lithium, PFBS above limit.
PFBS concentration (µg/L) December 2024
0 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 0.05 µg/L
0.024 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
0.003 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
693% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 0.003 µg/L | Your water: 0.024 µg/L
Certified Filters for Alpine Tap Water

PFBS (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

Water filter recommendation for Alpine tap water: Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
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Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFBS
Tested: December 2024 · Entry Point for Well 2B		 0.024 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 693% above limit
lithium
Tested: December 2024 · Entry Point for Well 2B		 15.100 µg/L 10 µg/L 51% above limit
lithium
Tested: November 2023 · SDCWA Intertie		 13.000 µg/L 10 µg/L 30% above limit
lithium
Tested: December 2024 · Entry Point for Well 1, 1A, 2A, 5A, and 8		 10.400 µg/L 10 µg/L 4% above limit
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Entry Point for Well 2B · Tested: December 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
PFBS 0.024 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 693% above limit
lithium 15.100 µg/L 10 µg/L 51% above limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Entry Point for Well 1, 1A, 2A, 5A, and 8 · Tested: December 2024

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium 10.400 µg/L 10 µg/L 4% above limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

SDCWA Intertie · Tested: November 2023

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium 13.000 µg/L 10 µg/L 30% above limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Water utilities serving ZIP 91901

Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 91901 Tap Water

What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 91901?

ZIP 91901 has 4 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including PFBS at 7.9x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.

Will boiling ZIP 91901 tap water remove PFBS?

No. Boiling does not remove PFAS, and the compounds can actually become more concentrated as water evaporates. To reduce PFAS at home, use a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis).

Do basic pitcher filters remove PFBS?

Most basic pitcher filters are only certified to NSF/ANSI 42 or 53, which do not cover PFAS. Look for a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) on the spec sheet.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 91901?

Public records identify PADRE DAM MWD as a primary water system associated with ZIP 91901. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 91901 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is December 2024. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-04.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 91901?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact PADRE DAM MWD or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 91901. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)
Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (lithium: 10 µg/L)
Last tested December 2024
Last page update 2026-05-04

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