What was found in Placentia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 61.61999999999999 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT · 84,292 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 36.3779 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT · 84,292 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 24.779999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT · 84,292 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 22.48 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT · 84,292 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 19.47 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT · 84,292 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 18.319999999999997 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT · 84,292 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT · 84,292 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT · 84,292 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 9.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT · 84,292 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.91 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT · 84,292 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT · 84,292 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0206 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT · 84,292 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT · 84,292 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT · 84,292 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Placentia
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT | 84,292 |
Frequently asked questions about Placentia tap water
Is Placentia tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Placentia. 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 Placentia?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Placentia, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Placentia's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Placentia include TTHM, Lithium, Dibromochloromethane, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromoform. 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.