What was found in La Canada Flintridge'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 | 1000000 µg/L 10000% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 15820 µg/L 158% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 370 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 180 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 83 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 65.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Chloroform | 37 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 36 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 34 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 30 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 13.261 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 5.6 µg/L 112% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 2.4 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 1.4 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving La Canada Flintridge
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VALLEY WATER CO. | 10,070 |
| FOOTHILL MUNICIPAL WATER DIST. | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about La Canada Flintridge tap water
Is La Canada Flintridge tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving La Canada Flintridge. 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 La Canada Flintridge?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for La Canada Flintridge, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in La Canada Flintridge's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in La Canada Flintridge include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM. 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.