What was found in Monrovia'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 | 30000 µg/L 300% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 12000 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 480 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 34 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 29 µg/L 580% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 17 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 5.96 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 3.6 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.6 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 0.8900 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0140 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0097 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Monrovia
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MONROVIA-CITY, WATER DEPT. | 37,931 |
Frequently asked questions about Monrovia tap water
Is Monrovia tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Monrovia. 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 Monrovia?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Monrovia, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Monrovia's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Monrovia include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, TTHM, 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.