Is Woodside, CA Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Woodside, CA tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.
Where Does Woodside Get Its Water?
Water in Woodside, CA is provided by 4 public water systems: CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH, CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - SAN CARLOS, CITY OF REDWOOD CITY and SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM.
How Is Woodside Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using calcium hypochlorite and free chlorine and ozone. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration) and direct filtration.
What's in Woodside Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Woodside public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.
| Contaminant | Peak detected | EPA guideline | ZIPs detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 9 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFTrDA | 0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | 1 ZIP | Within guideline |
| PFBA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 8:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Woodside
Current EPA monitoring data for Woodside shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodside Tap Water
Is Woodside tap water safe to drink?
Woodside tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.
What contaminants are in Woodside tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Woodside water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, PFBA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Woodside get its drinking water?
Woodside receives water from 4 public water systems, including CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH.
Do I need a water filter in Woodside?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Woodside. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Woodside tap water tested?
Public water systems in Woodside are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2025-06-06.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Woodside
- 94062 - Woodside tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Woodside, CA
Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.
- CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCHLooks OK
- CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - SAN CARLOSLooks OK
- CITY OF REDWOOD CITYLooks OK
- SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL WATER SYSTEMLooks OK
Also covers / overlaps with
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- Half Moon Bay CCD, CA · Township
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