Crescent City
Is Crescent City tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Crescent City scores 97/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Crescent City. We found 4 total violations (3 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Crescent City?
Expert Advice
Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.
Buying a Filter?
Evaluation of municipal compliance and household filtration options in Crescent City.
Baby Formula Safety
EPA compliance thresholds and pediatric water precautions for Crescent City.
Homebuyer's Perspective
Water system history in Crescent City informs property maintenance and private filtration requirements. The high safety score (97/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Crescent City
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Crescent City.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crescent City tap water safe to drink?
Mostly yes — Crescent City scores 97/100.
How many water systems serve Crescent City?
Crescent City is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Crescent City?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Crescent City.
What is the water quality score for Crescent City?
The water quality score for Crescent City is 97 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 2 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Crescent City?
The top contaminants detected in Crescent City include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Crescent City Water Quality Summary
Crescent City, CA receives a water quality score of 97/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.
Crescent City's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.
Crescent City's score of 97 is 8 points above the California state average of 89, and above the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our California water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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Water Systems Serving Crescent City (2)
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