What was found in Edison's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 22000 µg/L 220% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SON SHINE PROPERTIES · 438 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 188.5 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SON SHINE PROPERTIES · 438 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 110 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SON SHINE PROPERTIES · 438 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 36 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SON SHINE PROPERTIES · 438 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.985 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: SON SHINE PROPERTIES · 438 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.07 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: SON SHINE PROPERTIES · 438 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.6 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SON SHINE PROPERTIES · 438 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SON SHINE PROPERTIES · 438 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SON SHINE PROPERTIES · 438 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 0.6095 µg/L 305% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: SON SHINE PROPERTIES · 438 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SON SHINE PROPERTIES · 438 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Edison
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SON SHINE PROPERTIES | 438 |
Frequently asked questions about Edison tap water
Is Edison tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Edison. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Edison?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Edison, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Edison's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Edison include Nitrate, Barium, Fluoride, Copper, Arsenic. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.