What was found in Indio'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-Nitrite | 950000 µg/L 9500% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 7458 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 4/7 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 72 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 18 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 3/7 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 16 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 8.046 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.7 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/7 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 7/7 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Indio
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| INDIO WATER AUTHORITY | 84,757 |
| CARVER TRACT MUTUAL WATER COMP | 600 |
| THERMAL PARK | 73 |
| Aguirre MHP | 60 |
| Angelique Maelee Properties | 50 |
| GALINDO HOUSING FACILITY | 50 |
| Vargas MHP | 35 |
Frequently asked questions about Indio tap water
Is Indio tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Indio. 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 Indio?
7 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Indio, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Indio's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Indio include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Chromium. 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.