92003
Bonsall, CA
San Diego County · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area
RAINBOW MUNICIPAL WD

Is Bonsall tap water safe to drink?

Higher concern
Last tested: February 2025
Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data. Last tested February 2025.
Townships:
  • Fallbrook CCD, CA
  • Oceanside-Escondido CCD, CA
Neighborhoods:
  • Bonsall
  • Vista Cascade Mobile Home Park
  • Rancho Vista Mobile Home Park
  • Sierra Vista Trailer Park

The short answer for Bonsall

Bonsall tap water has 3 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including lithium at 4.1× the limit (tested February 2025). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.

The health risk for Bonsall

lithium has been detected above EPA limits in this water system's recent tests. A certified filter designed for this contaminant type is strongly recommended.
  • lithium above limit.
lithium concentration (µg/L) February 2025
0 µg/L 10 µg/L 50 µg/L
41.000 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
10 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
310% above limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 10 µg/L | Your water: 41.000 µg/L
Certified Filters for Bonsall Tap Water

lithium was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.

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Most elevated compounds
Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium
Tested: February 2025 · SCDWA Intertie		 41.000 µg/L 10 µg/L 310% above limit
lithium
Tested: December 2023 · SDCWA Intertie - VID 11		 23.000 µg/L 10 µg/L 130% above limit
lithium
Tested: December 2023 · Pechstein Reservoir		 13.000 µg/L 10 µg/L 30% above limit
View all tested compounds

Pechstein Reservoir · Tested: Multiple dates

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

SCDWA Intertie · Tested: Multiple dates

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium 41.000 µg/L 10 µg/L 310% 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 - VID 11 · Tested: December 2023

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium 23.000 µg/L 10 µg/L 130% 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 92003

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 92003 Tap Water

What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 92003?

ZIP 92003 has 3 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including lithium at 4.1x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.

Will boiling ZIP 92003 tap water remove lithium?

No. Boiling tap water does not remove lithium. Lithium is a dissolved mineral, so heat does not break it down and evaporation can actually concentrate it. Reverse osmosis (NSF/ANSI 58) is the most reliable at-home option for reducing lithium.

Do basic pitcher filters remove lithium?

Standard pitcher filters are not certified to reduce lithium. Reverse osmosis (NSF/ANSI 58) is the most widely available home option for reducing lithium in drinking water.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 92003?

Public records identify RAINBOW MUNICIPAL WD as a primary water system associated with ZIP 92003. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 92003 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is February 2025. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-04.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 92003?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact RAINBOW MUNICIPAL WD or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 92003. 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 February 2025
Last page update 2026-05-04

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