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Is there lead in Oakland's tap water?

2.5PPBparts per billion of lead in Oakland's water at the latest test, in 2023

Under the legal limit of 15 ppb

Water companies that supply Oakland

2 public water companies list Oakland as a place they supply. The biggest is Oakland's water department, with about 6,202 people. The highest latest result among Oakland's water companies is 2.9 parts per billion, at Ocud/Lake John Shores Water Sys. None of the 2 with results was above 15 at its latest test. Small ones like Ocud/Lake John Shores Water Sys supply just their own grounds or street; most of Oakland gets its water from Oakland's water department. Your water bill names yours.

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