What was found in Glendale's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 11526 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 11000 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 860 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 640 µg/L 320% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 500 µg/L 10000% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 440 µg/L 8800% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 250 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 190 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 150 µg/L 150% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 100 µg/L 667% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 76 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 60.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 57 µg/L 814% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 7 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 33 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 31 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 28 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 24 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 22 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 20.86 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 12 µg/L 240% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 8.2 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 7.7 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 7.5 µg/L 150% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.7 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 2.7 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | 2 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 1.8 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.7 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 0.5100 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.5100 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0169 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0158 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0148 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0122 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0116 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0110 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0080 mg/L 53% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
| PFHXS | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Glendale
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GLENDALE-CITY, WATER DEPT. | 188,784 |
Frequently asked questions about Glendale tap water
Is Glendale tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 46 contaminants in the water serving Glendale. 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 Glendale?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Glendale, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Glendale's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Glendale include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Cyanide, Trichloroethylene. The full list, with the highest level found 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.