CheckPFAS

City overview · Monterey County

PFAS in Salinas, CA

Low Level

EPA UCMR 5 tested 4 public water systems serving the Salinas area across 5 ZIP codes. Only trace PFAS were detected across Salinas's tested systems.

Water systems tested
4
Systems above EPA limits
0
ZIP codes covered
5
County
Monterey County, California

Plain English

01What this means for Salinas

The water systems serving the Salinas area measured only low, trace concentrations of PFAS — well below the EPA's Maximum Contaminant Levels. For most residents this represents minimal risk from drinking water. Review your specific ZIP below, and check your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for year-over-year trends.

By utility

02Water systems serving Salinas

  1. CWSC SALINAS

    1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID CA2710010

    Low Level

  2. ALCO WATER SERVICE

    1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID CA2710001

    Low Level

  3. CWSC OAK HILLS

    1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID CA2710019

    Low Level

  4. CWSC SALINAS HILLS

    1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID CA2710012

    Low Level

By ZIP code

03Find your exact result

Contamination can differ block to block. Select your ZIP code for the precise reading at the utility that serves your address.

9390193905939069390793908

Source & Methodology

About this data

Source
EPA UCMR 5
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Aggregation
4 utilities across 5 ZIP codes
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt

City-level figures aggregate the individual public water systems tested under EPA UCMR 5 whose service area falls within the Salinas area. Values reflect water quality at the treatment plant; your home's plumbing can affect what reaches your tap. Select your ZIP above for the utility-specific reading.