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Is Pasadena Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Yes! Generally Safe to Drink*

LAST UPDATED: 7:47 pm, July 26, 2022
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Can You Drink Tap Water in Pasadena?

Yes, Pasadena's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Pasadena has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page, the city's water provider website, or Pasadena's local Twitter account.

According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Pasadena's water utility, Pasadena-City, Water Dept, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. This assessment is based on the Pasadena-City, Water Dept water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.

While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.

The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.

Water Quality Report for Pasadena Tap Water

The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Pasadena tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.

Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.

EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.

There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.

We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Pasadena's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.

Pasadena Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years

Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Pasadena-City, Water Dept for Pasadena in California. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.

Is there Lead in Pasadena Water?

Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Pasadena water system, Pasadena-City, Water Dept, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0018 mg/L of lead in Pasadena water. This is 12.0% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Pasadena contained more lead.

While Pasadena water testing may have found 0.0018 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.

No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.

Are there PFAS in Pasadena Tap Water?

Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - AZUSA CA NCCOSC MORRIS DA - near Pasadena with suspected leaks.

With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Pasadena has been evaluated for yet.

Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.

What do these Violations Mean?

Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.

Health Based Violations

  1. Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
  2. Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
  3. Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.

Non-Health Based Violations

  1. Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
  2. Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
  3. Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.

SDWA Table Key

Field Description
Compliance Period Dates of the compliance period.
Status Current status of the violation.
  • Resolved - The violation has at least one resolving enforcement action. In SDWIS, this indicates that either the system has returned to compliance from the violation, the rule that was violated was no longer applicable, or no further action was needed.
  • Archived - The violation is not Resolved, but is more than five years past its compliance period end date. In keeping with the Enforcement Response Policy, the violation no longer contributes to the public water system's overall compliance status. Unresolved violations are also marked as Archived when a system ceases operations (becomes inactive).
  • Addressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and is addressed by one or more formal enforcement actions.
  • Unaddressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and has not been addressed by formal enforcement.
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Health-Based? Whether the violation is health based.
Category Code
The category of violation that is reported.
  • TT - Treatment Technique Violation
  • MRDL - Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
  • Other - Other Violation
  • MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
  • MR - Monitoring and Reporting
  • MON - Monitoring Violation
  • RPT - Reporting Violation
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Code A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table.
Contaminant Code A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation.
Rule Code Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rule
  • 121 - Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 122 - Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 123 - Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Ground Water Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 331 - Nitrates
  • 332 - Arsenic
  • 333 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 111 - Revised Total Coliform Rule
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Rule Group Code Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
  • 120 - Surface Water Treatment Rules
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Groundwater Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 330 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rules
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
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Rule Family Code Code for rule family.
  • 100 - Microbials
  • 200 - Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 300 - Chemicals
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.

Pasadena Water - Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DO I CONTACT PASADENA CUSTOMER SERVICE?
To contact customer service for the Pasadena water provider, Pasadena-City, Water Dept, please use the information below.
By Phone: 626-744-6428
By Email: jmarcinko@cityofpasadena.net
By Mail: 245 WEST MOUNTAIN
PASADENA, CA, 91103
HOW TO PAY BILL FOR PASADENA-CITY, WATER DEPT
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If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Pasadena water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.

HOW TO START & STOP PASADENA WATER SERVICE
Starting Your Service

Moving to a new house or apartment in Pasadena means you will often need to put the water in your name with Pasadena-City, Water Dept. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.

Start Service Form

Want to create a new account?

Leaving your house or apartment in Pasadena means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Pasadena-City, Water Dept. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.

Stop Service Form

Is Pasadena Tap Water Safe to Drink? Tap water & safety quality

The estimated price of bottled water

$1.5 in USD (1.5-liter)

USER SUBMITTED RATINGS

Pasadena tap water
  • Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility 8% Very Low
  • Water Pollution 20% Low
  • Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility 92% Very High
  • Water Quality 80% Very High

The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Pasadena, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).

Related FAQS

Pasadena Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)

The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Pasadena's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.

2020

Consumer Confidence Report on Water Quality

Arroyo Seco

Pasadena Reservoir

Pasadena Water and Power is committed to delivering safe and reliable water to our customers and the communities we serve 24/7.

Message from the General Manager

Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) is pleased to present the 2020 Consumer Confidence Report on

Water Quality and inform you that Pasadena’s tap water is monitored daily and assessed by the standards established by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water (DDW).

The Pasadena community uses approximately

26 million gallons of water each day, and PWP is proud to have the responsibility to ensure that Pasadena has a sufficient, safe and high-quality water supply. PWP offers a wide range of programs, incentives, and free workshops to educate customers on how to use water wisely. With less rainfall expected for the upcoming years, it is especially important to reduce outdoor water use, given that outdoor watering makes up 60% of the water used by an average residential household.

Pasadena receives its water from two sources: local groundwater in the Raymond Basin aquifer, and imported water from the Colorado River and

Sacramento Delta. When the Pasadena community’s water needs increase, more imported water — that is generally more costly — must be purchased. However, major efforts are underway by PWP to ensure a more sustainable and resilient water source can be locally captured, to meet our city’s water needs. Investments in critical infrastructure are being proposed to capture more rainwater, efforts to pilot test small scale repurposed water for irrigation are underway, as well as the rehabilitation of reservoirs and wells to efficiently transfer water throughout the city are being planned and built.

This report is provided annually and includes information about your drinking water sources, constituents found in your drinking water and how the quality of water compares to regulatory standards. Pasadena’s water complies with all federal and state drinking standards.

To learn more, visit

PWPweb.com/WaterQuality

Sincerely,

Gurcharan S. Bawa

General Manager

The

Colorado

River

Questions about your water?

Pasadena Citizen Service Center: (626) 744-7311

 

PWP welcomes your comments, questions, and

Water Waste Hotline

(626) 744-8888

participation.

ww5.CityofPasadena.net/311

For information about this report, or your water quality

Rebates and Conservation Tips

in general, please contact:

(626) 744-6970 PWPweb.com/SaveWater

David E. Kimbrough, Ph.D. (626) 744-3704 (in English),

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

or Tony Estrada (626) 744-3838 (en Español).

(213) 217-6000 mwdh2o.com

Public comments are also welcomed at the weekly

State Water Resources Control Board,

Pasadena City Council meetings, held every Monday at

Division of Drinking Water

6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue.

(818) 551-2004

www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/

This report is available electronically at

drinkingwater/publicwatersystems.shtml

PWPweb.com/CCR2020. Previous years’ reports and

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

additional water quality information are available at

Safe Drinking Water Hotline

PWPweb.com/WaterQuality.

(800) 426-4791 epa.gov/safewater

If you would like a copy of this report mailed to you,

Hazardous Waste Disposal and Recycling

please call (626) 744-3704.

(888) CLEAN-LA 888CleanLA.com

 

 

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Constant Monitoring Ensures Continued Excellence

Pasadena’s Water Supply

In 2020, PWP provided 31,182 acre-feet or 10.16 billion gallons of water annually, to serve more than 168,000 consumers in Pasadena, portions of the unincorporated areas of Altadena, East Pasadena and San Gabriel. Approximately 39 percent of the water supply was pumped from local groundwater, whereas 61 percent came from imported surface water purchased from the Metropolitan Water District (MWD). Less than 1 percent was purchased from

neighboring agencies that combine surface water and groundwater. The Monk Hill Treatment Facility continues to operate and

successfully remove perchlorate and volatile organic compounds from two groundwater wells in the northwest portion of Pasadena. The treat- ment system, combined with continued conservation and strategic local supply planning, helped decrease Pasadena’s reliance on imported water. PWP continues to explore possible opportunities to maximize use of local water supplies in a sustainable manner.

PWP’s groundwater is pumped from the Raymond Groundwater Basin, a natural water-bearing zone underlying the communities of Pasadena, Altadena, La Cañada Flintridge, and portions of San Marino, Arcadia and Sierra Madre. Surface water from streams and precipitation enters the basin area through the natural water cycle. As surface water slowly percolates through the ground to the basin, the ground acts as a natural filter to strip the water of most contaminants.

PWP’s water is disinfected with chlorine and chloramines (chlorine plus ammonia) prior to being distributed to customers.

MWD is a consortium of 26 cities and water agencies that import water from the Colorado River and from Northern California (State Water Project) to serve nearly 19 million people in Southern California. MWD supplies PWP with water treated at the Weymouth Filtration Plant in La Verne. MWD also uses chloramines to disinfect its water.

Drinking Water Contaminants

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.

More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline, (800) 426-4791.

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that May be Present in Source Water include:

  • Microbial contaminants such as viruses and bacteria that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
  • Pesticides and herbicides that may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
  • Inorganic contaminants such as salts and metals, that can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
  • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals that are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, agricultural application, and septic systems.
  • Radioactive contaminants can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

Water Quality

To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the USEPA and the DDW prescribe regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems.

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Water Quality Issues that Could Affect Your Health

FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS THAT IMPACT HEALTH & WATER QUALITY

Important Health Information

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as those undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These individuals should seek advice from their health care providers about drinking tap water. USEPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk

of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline, (800) 426-4791.

Fluoride

Your purchased water is fluoridated. MWD, which supplies about 61 percent of

PWP’s drinking water, adds fluoride to their water supply to the level of 0.6 to 0.8 parts per million (ppm). Before drinking water is delivered to your home or business tap, the fluoridated water is blended with PWP's groundwater. Since PWP’s groundwater has naturally occurring fluoride levels of 0.5 to 1.1 ppm, the resulting concentration of fluoride is an average of 0.8 ppm. At this range, fluoride has been proven to be effective in preventing tooth decay. For more information about fluoridation, oral health, and

current issues, please visit PWPweb.com/WaterQualityFAQ.

Hardness

Water becomes hard as it passes over or through certain geological formations that contain calcium or magnesium. For example, groundwater becomes hard as it percolates down to the water table through limestone deposits containing calcium, or through dolomite and other magnesium bearing minerals that dissolve into water. Surface water imported to Pasadena is hard because it has passed over similar formations as it flows hundreds of miles from the Colorado River and Northern California. Hard water causes white, scaly deposits on plumbing fixtures, cooking utensils, and dishwashers. It reduces the cleaning power of soap and detergent and causes buildup in water heaters, thus reducing its effective lifetime. PWP’s water hardness ranges from 200 to 400 ppm or 11 to 23 grains per gallon. The average is approximately 250 ppm or 14.5 grains per gallon.

Though hardness causes aesthetic disadvantages, our bodies require calcium and magnesium and therefore there is no known negative health effect that is caused by hard water.

Nitrates

Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 mg/L is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. Such nitrate levels in drinking water can interfere with the capacity of the infant’s blood to carry oxygen, resulting in a serious illness; symptoms include shortness of breath and blueness of the skin. Nitrate levels above 10 mg/L may also affect the ability of the blood to carry oxygen in other individuals, such as pregnant women and those with certain specific enzyme deficiencies. If you are caring for an infant, or you are

pregnant, you should ask advice from your health care provider.

Lead and Copper

Under the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR), PWP tests the water at the tap of dozens of its customers every three years. Most testing occurs at the source of drinking water, such as wells, streams, and lakes. However, LCR samples

are collected at the tap because lead and copper are almost never found in source waters and they occur most frequently in tap water because of the corrosion of household fixtures, such as brass in faucets.

The results of our testing indicate that the water does not exceed the Action Levels set in the LCR.

If you are concerned about the presence of lead or copper in your tap water, you can minimize the potential for lead and copper exposure by flushing your tap for 5 seconds before using water for drinking or cooking.

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Arroyo Seco Canyon Project

Recently, PWP undertook a project to repair and improve infrastructure at the Arroyo Seco Canyon in an effort to better capture runoff and restore a vital tool for groundwater recharge. This project will renovate existing diversion facilities in the Arroyo Seco Canyon that, over time and due to storm damage, have fallen into disrepair. Once restored, Pasadena will be able to benefit from:

  • Capturing excess runoff in the Arroyo Seco from large storms otherwise lost to the ocean
  • Recharging the groundwater basin
  • Increasing overall water supply reliability
  • Reducing dependence on imported water supply
  • Improving conditions for future fish population in the Arroyo Seco
  • Adding acres of new natural habitat to a space that was formerly a paved parking lot

In addition to conducting an Environmental Impact Report, PWP and its team of expert consultants have completed a number of studies in the field of hydraulics, geology and biology to ensure that the renovations to the Arroyo Seco diversion facilities will improve not only water management, but the natural environment as well. To learn more about this project, and its current status, visit:

PWPweb.com/Arroyo

Important Information

This report contains important information about your drinking water.

Translate it, or speak with someone who understands it.

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Mahalaga ang impormasyon

muy importante sobre su agua

 

 

 

 

na nilalaman nito.

potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con

 

 

 

 

Mangyaring ipasalin ito.

alguien que lo entienda bien.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We Must Protect and

Improve Our Infrastructure

Since 1912, PWP has been providing the Pasadena community with high quality and reliable water services. With over 100 years of experience, we are well versed in the needs and challenges our city faces, as well as the responsibility we bear to our residents and businesses. As a historic city, parts of the original water system remain in service today including 58 miles of water mains; this makes up approximately 11 percent of PWP’s total 510 miles of pipeline. PWP is making essential investments to these water assets through new development and capital improvements; all of which are vital to continuing successful water service.

Keeping aging pipes in service requires a vigilant monitoring and maintenance program. Technicians are regularly deployed to evaluate and restore pipes in order to improve efficiency and effective- ness. Our crews can be found working in the high heat of the summer installing new infrastructure, or late at night repair- ing the system to ensure our standard of reliability does not waiver. It is a service we are committed to providing, from the pumping of our wells, or the testing in our lab, to the ease with which you turn on the faucet to hydrate; PWP is here every step of the way.

To learn more about capital improvement projects visit:

PWPweb.com/CapitalImprovement

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City of Pasadena 2020 Groundwater and MWD Treated Surface Water Data

 

 

PHG /

DLR /

Pasadena Sources

MWD Weymouth Plant

MCL

 

Parameter

MCL

MCLG

MRL

Typical

Range

Typical

Range

Violation

Typical Source of Contaminant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primary Standard (Monitored for health concerns)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radiologicals (pCi/L)(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Alpha Particle Activity

15

n/a

3

8

5 – 11

ND

ND

No

Erosion of natural deposits

Uranium

20

0.43

1

10

3 – 15

2

1 – 3

No

Erosion of natural deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combined Radium

5

0

1

ND

ND – 1.4

ND

ND

No

Erosion of natural deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organic Compounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) (ppb)

5

0.06

0.5

ND

ND – 1.3

ND

ND

No

Discharge from factories, dry cleaners,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and autoshops

Trichloroethylene (TCE) (ppb)

5

1.7

0.5

ND

ND – 1.4

ND

ND

No

Discharge from metal degreasing sites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and other factories

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inorganic Compounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aluminum (ppb)

1000

600

50

ND

ND

Highest Average 80 – 210

No

Erosion of natural deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

(RAA)= 149

 

 

 

Arsenic (ppb)

10

0.004

2

ND

ND – 2.1

ND

ND

No

Erosion of natural deposits,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

runoff from orchards and industrials process

Barium (ppb)

1000

2000

100

ND

ND – 140

105

105

No

Erosion of natural deposits

Fluoride (ppm)

2

1

0.1

0.8

0.5 – 1.1

0.7

0.6 – 0.8

No

Water additive for dental health,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

erosion of natural deposit

Nitrate as N (ppm)

10

10

0.4

4.8

ND – 7.6

ND

ND

No

Runoff and leaching from fertilizer use,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

erosion of natural deposits

Perchlorate (ppb)

6

1

4

ND

ND – 4.1

ND

ND

No

Industrial waste discharge

Secondary Standard (Monitored for aesthetic qualities such as taste, color, odor) (2)

Chloride (ppm)

500

n/a

n/a

61

19

– 96

93

 

93

No

Runoff and leaching from natural deposits

Color (Units)

15

n/a

n/a

0

 

0

1

 

1

No

Naturally-occurring organic materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Iron (ppb)

300

n/a

100

ND

ND – 310

ND

ND

No

Erosion of natural deposits;industrial wastes

Odor (Units)

3

n/a

1

0

 

0

2

 

2

No

Naturally-occurring organic materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specific Conductance (µS/cm)

1600

n/a

n/a

661

500

– 890

966

963

– 968

No

Substances that form ions when in water

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sulfate (ppm)

500

n/a

0.5

107

33 – 211

213

211

– 215

No

Runoff and leaching from natural deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Dissolved Solids (ppm)

1000

n/a

n/a

409

300

– 560

590

587

– 593

No

Runoff and leaching from natural deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turbidity (NTU)

5

n/a

0.1

0.7

0.15 – 1.8

ND

ND

No

Soil runoff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Parameters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alkalinity (ppm)

n/a

n/a

n/a

175

120

– 200

118

118

– 119

No

n/a

Calcium (ppm)

n/a

n/a

n/a

71

58 – 100

65

 

65

No

n/a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corrosivity (LSI)

n/a

n/a

n/a

-0.8

-0.8

-0.9

0.6

0.5

– 0.7

No

n/a

Magnesium (ppm)

n/a

n/a

n/a

20

13

– 32

26

25

– 26

No

n/a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pH (pH Units)

n/a

n/a

n/a

6.8

6.6

– 7.0

8.1

8.1

No

n/a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Potassium (ppm)

n/a

n/a

n/a

2.2

1.5

– 2.9

4.6

4.5

– 4.6

No

n/a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sodium (ppm)

n/a

n/a

n/a

37

24

– 53

95

93

– 97

No

n/a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Hardness (ppm)

n/a

n/a

n/a

260

200

– 380

262

256

– 268

No

n/a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Understanding the Water Quality Chart

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a

method used (in cases where several methods are approved).

As in previous years, the Water Quality Report compares the

contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or

It is expected that a laboratory can achieve a Reporting Limit

expected risk to health. MCLGs are set by the USEPA.

that is lower than or equal to the DLR set by the DDW. This is

quality of your tap water to state and federal drinking water

Public Health Goal (PHG): The level of a contaminant in drinking

also known as the Minimum Reporting Level (MRL).

standards. The report includes information on all regulated

water below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

NA: Contaminant or property was not analyzed.

and unregulated drinking water contaminants that were

PHGs are set by the California Environmental Protection Agency.

n/a: Not applicable.

detected during calendar year 2020. More than 100 regulated

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highest

contaminants that were tested for, but not detected, are not

ND: Contaminant was not detected. The contaminant is less than

level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. The addition

included in this report. A number of regulated chemicals and

the DLR.

of a disinfectant is necessary for the control of microbial

other compounds do not require annual monitoring. Their

Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which,

contaminants.

most recent test results and corresponding test year are

Primary Drinking Water Standard (PDWS): MCLs and MRDLs

if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a

footnoted, if applicable. DDW allows PWP to monitor for

for contaminants that affect health along with their monitoring

water system must follow.

some contaminants less than once per year because the

and reporting requirements, and water treatment requirements.

Units of Measurement:

concentrations of these contaminants do not change

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The

frequently. Some of our data, though representative, are more

level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no

ppm =

parts per million

than one year old.

known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the

ppb =

parts per billion

Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a

benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial

pCi/L = picocuries per liter

contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. Primary MCLs

contaminants.

LSI = Langelier Saturation Index

are set as close to the PHGs (or MCLGs) as is economically

Detection Limits for Purposes of Reporting (DLR): The DLR is

µS/cm = microsiemens per centimeter

and technologically feasible. Secondary MCLs are set to

a parameter that is set by regulation for each reportable analyte.

protect the odor, taste, and appearance of drinking water.

It is not laboratory specific and it is independent of the analytical

NTU =

Nephelometric Turbidity Units.

 

 

 

 

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City of Pasadena Water Distribution System

 

 

 

DLR /

Pasadena Water System

MCL

Typical Source

Parameter

MCL

PHG

MRL

Highest Average

 

Range

Violation

of Contaminant

Disinfection By-Products and Disinfectant Residuals (D/DBP) (3)

 

 

 

 

 

TTHM [Total Trihalomethanes] (ppb) 80

n/a

n/a

Highest Average (LRAA) =

59

4.5 – 77.2

No

By-products of drinking water disinfection

HAA5 [Haloacetic Acids] (ppb)

60

n/a

n/a

Highest Average (LRAA) =

19

ND – 21.0

No

By-products of drinking water disinfection

Bromate (ppb)

10

0.1

1

n/a

 

n/a

No

By-products of drinking water oxonation

Total Chlorine Residual (ppm)

MRDL = 4

MRDLG = 4

n/a

Highest Average (RAA) = 1.35

ND – 2.8

No

Drinking water disinfectant added for treatment

Microbiological (%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Coliform Bacteria (%)

5

0

n/a

Highest Monthly Average = 0.0%

0

No

Naturally present in the environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City of Pasadena Water Distribution System – Lead and Copper Levels at Residential Taps(4)

 

 

 

DLR /

Pasadena Water System

MCL

Typical Source

 

 

 

 

 

Parameter

AL

PHG

MRL

90th Percentile

Number of Sites Exceeding AL

Violation

of Contaminant

Lead (ppb)

15

0.2

5

ND

2 out of 82

No

Internal corrosion of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

household water plumbing system

Copper (ppm)

1.3

0.3

0.05

0.26

0 out of 82

No

Internal corrosion of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

household water plumbing system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detection of Unregulated Contaminants

 

 

PHG /

DLR /

Pasadena Water System

MWD Weymouth Plant

MCL

 

Parameter

MCL

MCLG

MRL

Typical

Range

Typical

Range

Violation

Typical Source of Contaminant

Hexavalent Chromium (ppb)(5)

n/a

0.02

1

4.0

1.7 – 8.8

ND

ND

n/a

Erosion of natural deposits,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

industrial waste discharge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal Unregulated Contaminants Monitoring Rule (UCMR 4)(6)

 

 

PHG /

DLR /

Pasadena Water System

MCL

Typical Source

Parameter

MCL

MCLG

MRL

Average

Range

Violation

of Contaminant

Total Microcystins (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.30

ND

ND

n/a

Produced from cyanobacterial cells

Microcystin-LA (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.008

ND

ND

n/a

Produced from cyanobacterial cells

Microcystin-LF (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.006

ND

ND

n/a

Produced from cyanobacterial cells

Microcystin-LR (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.02

ND

ND

n/a

Produced from cyanobacterial cells

Microcystin-LY (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.009

ND

ND

n/a

Produced from cyanobacterial cells

Microcystin-RR (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.006

ND

ND

n/a

Produced from cyanobacterial cells

Microcystin-YR (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.02

ND

ND

n/a

Produced from cyanobacterial cells

Nodularin (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.005

ND

ND

n/a

Produced from cyanobacterial cells

Anatoxin-a (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.03

ND

ND

n/a

Produced from cyanobacterial cells

Cylindrospermopsin (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.09

ND

ND

n/a

Produced from cyanobacterial cells

HAA5 (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.2

6.7

0.9 – 20

n/a

By-products of drinking water disinfection

HAA6Br (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.2

7.8

0.8 – 21

n/a

By-products of drinking water disinfection

HAA9 (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.2

12.8

1.2 – 37

n/a

By-products of drinking water disinfection

Tribromoacetic acid (ppb)

n/a

n/a

2.0

ND

ND – 2.6

n/a

By-products of drinking water disinfection

Trichloroacetic acid (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.5

1.5

ND – 5.7

n/a

By-products of drinking water disinfection

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.01

ND

ND

n/a

By-product of insecticide production

Chlorpyrifos (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.03

ND

ND

n/a

Used as an insecticide, acaricide and miticide

Dimethipin (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.2

ND

ND

n/a

Used as an herbicide and plant growth regulator

Ethoprop (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.03

ND

ND

n/a

Used as an insecticide

Oxyfluorfen (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.05

ND

ND

n/a

Used as an herbicide

Profenofos (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.3

ND

ND

n/a

Used as an insecticide and acaricide

Tebuconazole (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.2

ND

ND

n/a

Used as a fungicide

Total Permethrin (trans & cis) (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.04

ND

ND

n/a

Used as an insecticide

Tribufos (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.07

ND

ND

n/a

Used as an insecticide and cotton defoliant

Butylated hydroxyanisole (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.03

ND

ND

n/a

Used as a food additive (antioxidant)

O-Toluidine (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.007

ND

ND

n/a

Used in the production of dyes, rubber, pharmaceuticals and pesticides

Quinoline (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.02

ND

ND

n/a

Used as a pharmaceutical (anti-malarial) and flavoring agent;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

produced as a chemical intermediate; component of coal

1-Butanol (ppb)

n/a

n/a

2.0

ND

ND

n/a

Used as a solvent, food additive and in production of other chemicals

2-Methoxyethanol (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.4

ND

ND

n/a

Used in a number of consumer products, such as synthetic cosmetics,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

perfumes, fragrances, hair preparations and skin lotions

2-Propen-1-ol (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.5

ND

ND

n/a

Used in the production flavorings, perfumes and other chemicals

Germanium (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.3

ND

ND

n/a

Naturally present in the environment

Manganese (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.4

0.4

ND – 1.8

n/a

Naturally present in the environment

Bromide (ppb)

n/a

n/a

5.0

63

44 – 81

n/a

By-products of drinking water disinfection

Total Organic Carbon (TOC) (mg/L)

n/a

n/a

0.3

2.1

1.9 – 2.2

n/a

By-product of decaying natural organic matter

Footnotes:

1)

The data for Pasadena is collected on a monitoring

3)

The MCL for TTHM and HAA5 are based on the Location Running

6) Data was collected in both 2019 and 2020 for

 

schedule based on radionuclide Rule (Section 64442,

 

Annual Average (LRAA) and the MRDL for bromate and total

Unregulated Chemical Monitoring Rule 4

 

Title 22, California Code of Regulations). Results are

 

chlorine residual are based on the Running Annual Average (RAA).

 

 

 

 

 

based on 2018 monitoring.

4)

Lead and Copper values are based on triennial monitoring at

For more information or questions about this report,

2)

There are no PHGs, MCLGs or mandatory standard

 

residential taps. Results are based on 2020 monitoring.

or your water quality in general, please contact

 

health effects language for these constituents because

5)

The previous MCL of 10 ppb was withdrawn on September 11,

David E. Kimbrough, Ph.D. (626) 744-3704 (in English),

 

secondary MCLs are set on the basis of aesthetics.

 

2017. There is currently no MCL for hexavalent chromium.

or Tony Estrada (626) 744-3838 (en Español).

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Chrisman Pumping Plant on the California Aqueduct

Enhanced Sustainability Will Reduce Our Carbon Footprint

As a community-owned utility, it is our responsibility to

by investing in groundwater recharge, encouraging

ensure we manage your water in a sustainable way.

rainwater harvesting, and shifting our dependence away

Currently, PWP receives a little over half of its

 

 

from imported water. A number of projects are

supply from imported sources — the State

 

 

currently underway to make this goal

Water Project and the Colorado River

 

 

achievable: the Arroyo Seco Canyon Project, the

Aqueduct. The remaining supply is local; it

 

 

Non-Potable Water Project, as well as the

comes from the Raymond Basin, a

 

 

recently developed Water System and

groundwater aquifer located beneath the

 

 

Resources Plan.

San Gabriel Valley.

 

 

With a focus on local water supply, rather

Unfortunately, imported water means we

 

 

than imported, our community will benefit from

must build and sustain miles of additional

 

 

enhanced natural habitats and expanded green

pipelines and other infrastructure, add

 

 

spaces, allowing us the independence to make

hundreds of truck miles to our already

 

 

important water management decisions based

 

 

overloaded highways, while we continue a reliance on large

on long-term, sustainable and strategic planning. All this

private organizations that work in support of us, and face

will result in a reduction of our overall carbon footprint.

many overall challenges that impede our desire to reduce

Learn more about our sustainability goals and long-term

our carbon footprint.

water management plans at:

This is why PWP is committed to improving local supply

 

PWPweb.com/Water

Reduce Your Use

Pasadena’s water is a limited and precious resource. During the summer, PWP encourages customers to be more mindful of their usage, and strive to reduce outdoor water use by 10%. The easiest ways to do

this involve tuning up your irrigation system! Here are some useful tips to help get you started:

  • Ensure sprinklers water plants, not the pavement
  • Avoid overwatering, and shorten sprinkler time
  • Install more efficient sprinkler nozzles
  • Retrofit you spray system to drip irrigation
  • Schedule a check-up with PWP
  • Cash in on a rebate for items like rain barrels, and more! Don’t forget to adhere to the PWP Watering Schedule;

make sure you only water before 9 AM and after 6 PM as well as on the appropriate days of the week. Together we can help protect and conserve our water. Learn more at:

PWPweb.com/SaveWater

Drinking Water

Source Assessment

An assessment of the drinking water sources for Pasadena’s water system was completed in August

2002. The wells in Pasadena were found to be most vulnerable to

contamination from automobile gas stations, repair shops and body shops; and underground storage tanks. A copy of the complete assessment is available at Pasadena Water and Power, 150 S. Los Robles Avenue, Suite 200.

In 2012, MWD completed its source water assessment of its Colorado River and State Water Project supplies. Based upon the vulnerability assessments, the Colorado River and State Water Project supplies are most vulnerable to contami- nation resulting from recreation, urban/storm water runoff, increasing urbanization in the watershed, and waste water.

A copy of the assessment can be obtained by contacting MWD at praadministration@mwdh2o.com.

150 South Los Robles Avenue S Suite 200 S Pasadena, California 91101

(626) 744-4005 S PWPweb.com

Contaminants


Pasadena

EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the California State Water Resources Control Board, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

Utility details

  • Serves: 165740
  • Data available: 2012-2017
  • Data Source: Purchased surface water
  • Total: 32

Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines

  • 1%2C2%2C3-Trichloropropane
  • Arsenic
  • Bromodichloromethane
  • Chloroform
  • Chromium (hexavalent)
  • Dibromochloromethane
  • Dichloroacetic acid
  • Nitrate
  • Nitrate and nitrite
  • Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)
  • Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
  • Trichloroacetic acid
  • Uranium

Other Detected Contaminants

  • 1%2C1-Dichloroethylene
  • Aluminum
  • Barium
  • Bromochloroacetic acid
  • Bromoform
  • Carbon tetrachloride
  • Chlorate
  • Dibromoacetic acid
  • Fluoride
  • Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
  • Manganese
  • Molybdenum
  • Monobromoacetic acid
  • Perchlorate
  • Strontium
  • Toluene
  • Trichloroethylene
  • Trichlorofluoromethane
  • Vanadium

Reminder

Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.

Sources and Resources

Pasadena Tap Water

You might not realize it, but you probably take in more chlorine by the gallon from your local Pasadena California tap water than you do from your city water. This is because our local water treatment plant uses a lot of chlorine to disinfect water, mainly in the entire city. Remember when I said that chlorine can’t be removed from water? Well, this is precisely why.

Chlorine doesn’t just go away after being added to your tap water. It gets absorbed into your body’s cells and gets stored. Once you become exposed to chlorinated water for an extended period, your body will begin to change and accumulate various types of cancer-causing compounds. This includes such things as prostate, breast, bladder, ovarian, colon, and bladder cancer. Also, studies have shown that pregnant women who have been exposed to chlorinated tap water have increased risks of birth defects.

If you want to remain healthy, I recommend that you install a home purifier to get rid of the harmful chemicals that are currently seeping into your home. However, there are many options available on the market today that can provide you with the purified water that you need at a price that you can afford. You can even purchase a portable purifier that you can take with you to the beach or wherever you are going. So don’t waste any more time sitting around and waiting for the government to do something about this. Buy a home purifier today and protect yourself and your family.

Pasadena Drinking Water

There has been a lot of talk about the quality of the drinking water in Pasadena, California. Some people have said that they do not believe that their drinking is clean and safe to drink. Others say that certain chemicals affect the taste and quality of the water. The fact is that if you are serviced by a treatment facility, it may be that there are various types of contaminants in the water that needs to be removed. In addition, it could be that the problem is with your faucet and that you need to have some type of filtration system installed to ensure the cleanest water possible.

Some residents have actually found measurable amounts of lead in their drinking water. Lead can be very harmful, mainly when it accumulates in the body over time. This can cause developmental and behavioral problems in children as well as learning disabilities in adults. It is vital to remove any and all traces of lead from your tap water, whether you live in Pasadena, California or not.

While many sources say that the water coming into your home is clean and safe, you need to check with your local water authority. If you live in the East Bay, the city of San Francisco has a water authority, and you can get water testing kits from them that can check for the levels of different chemicals in your water. If you live in the Westside, there are also many sources for testing your water for free. It is recommended that you install a filtration system to remove as much chemical contamination as possible from your tap water. After testing the water in your home, always remember to buy a good water filter so that you can enjoy clean drinking water all the time.

Pasadena Water Quality

Do you live in Pasadena, California, and have a concern about your local water quality? If so, you should take the time to call your local water company and find out what steps they are taking to make sure you’re drinking safe water. In particular, if you have a well, you should ask them to test their water regularly so that you know it is of acceptable quality. Often, companies can do water quality testing without informing you. If they don’t tell you that they are doing water quality testing, you should ask them why and what they will be testing for.

When companies do water quality testing, they look for two things. They will look for E-coli, which is a bacteria that can cause illness. Additionally, they will look for nitrates, creating a foul odor and being harmful to your health. If your well or the tap water in your home has either of these types of bacteria, you should consider replacing it with a well-fitted, high-quality system.

When you find out what type of testing is being done, you should also determine how long the company has been testing for water quality. Suppose a company has been trying for water quality for only a short period. In that case, they may not have the latest technology, equipment, or resources available to ensure you get safe, quality water. It is also essential to determine how the testing is done because it should be done by someone who knows what they are doing. If the testing is done by someone who doesn’t know what they are doing, they might miss something that could cost you money if the water quality is not good.

Pasadena Water Resources Control Board

The Pasadena California water resources control board was established in 1969. The board’s purpose is to promote the “efficient, healthy and economical use of water.” The board has broad discretion to decide whenever necessary to conserve or reduce water usage but has no legal authority to force consumers to use less water than they want. The board can issue cease orders to preserve when needed as well as impose fines for non-compliance. This agency was created after the “Big Smoke” case. City leaders were found to have used selective sprinkler water to aid a florist whose client wanted to save money on water by not using the commercial system that the city provided.

This is an example of how one man’s perception of what is “good for him” can conflict with another person’s view of what is “right” for society as a whole. The board cannot protect citizens from bad decisions or bad practices such as wasteful watering because they are not legally allowed to do so. They have no power to tell developers not to develop certain land areas or refrain from using pesticides and fertilizers that damage the environment. The only way that the board can legally protect citizens is through statutes. However, these statutes are rarely understood by most people.

Many people want the Pasadena California water resources control board gone forever. If you think this is a good idea, consider how much you are paying each month for your water bill! If you are serviced by a publicly owned utility, you probably spend more than twice what you could in private service. Consider also that over 1 million people in the area use groundwater to help feed their families. In the entire year, there will be more withdrawals than provide water for those individuals.

Pasadena Water Quality Report

If you are buying a home in Pasadena, California, there are a few things that you will want to be aware of. One of those things is the local water quality report. The city of Pasadena is located on the edge of Los Angeles in the central California Desert. The climate is very hot and dry in the summer and quite cold in the winter. This makes it essential for residents to keep their water well treated and tested. Since this part of California is subject to large amounts of pollutants from the Southern Californian area, testing is a snap with all the modern state-of-the-art testing facilities found throughout the city.

There are many places where you can have your water tested. Some of these places are the local water agency, water companies and water treatment plants. If you would rather skip the local agencies, you can find them online. When you find an online water quality site, take the time to read some of the different contaminants and their effects. You may be surprised by some of what you learn.

Of course, if you live in a household with many people, you may need to get your water tested more than once. That is because there is a possibility that each person could have different types of contaminants affecting their water chemistry. In this situation, you can get multiple reports from other places. However, if you are concerned about your family’s drinking water, you should really consider getting a simple tap water sample at the first test, just so you know what is going on.

Pasadena Drinking Water Quality

The problem with most companies in southern CA is that they are no more than a glorified plumber, and you have to pay your hard-earned money to get the quality you need for your family’s health. With my own experience, I can tell you that you cannot trust the drinking water coming out of your tap at any price. You want to know that your family is protected. The state testing laboratories are doing what they are supposed to, which is to determine if our drinking water is up to par, so why aren’t we just as invested in protecting ourselves and our children? There are so many contaminants in California’s groundwater and the reason we have such terrible drinking water quality because our water companies are not regulated as they should be.

The problem is that there are too many politicians, environmental groups, and people who really do not care about you and me, in general, to stand up for what is needed to protect us and make sure that we are drinking safe and healthy water supply. We put the power back into our local government when it comes to water quality and how it is treated before it makes it onto our plates. There has got to be some way to force our water providers to protect us and provide quality water to our homes. The only way this can happen is if citizens begin to pressure the companies that are responsible for our drinking water.

One great way to help increase our local drinking water quality standards is by buying an Aquaseal system, which will help ensure that the water coming through the tap is up to par or better than the water that comes through the tap in most homes in Southern CA. If you live in Pasadena, California and are concerned about the drinking water state in your area, why not buy yourself an Aquaseal? You can take it with you wherever you go and feel confident that you are always getting the high-quality water you need. You do not have to drink bottled water, and I don’t want you to have to.

Pasadena Surface Water

Although we can’t find a voice of reason about Pasadena, California surface water, it is hard not to impress the unique natural beauty that the city is blessed with. The first time I went there, I was surprised by the lack of trash along most coastlines. This makes sense since the majority of the city is within the coastal mountains range. On our second visit, we drove across the San Gabriel Mountains and encountered a landscape unlike any other I have ever seen. In fact, it was so breathtaking I thought I had to take some pictures.

If you have been to Venice, you know that the most famous part of the city is its downtown. But, what’s even more remarkable is the water views throughout the entire city. And, not only are there great water views, but you’ll also find some of the most gorgeous wildflowers anywhere in the country. It is a shame that much of the Earth is protected under the Pacific Ocean, but that is one of the sacrifices we have to make for the sake of our environment. We can all appreciate Pasadena, California, surface water because the water does not end when you leave the beach.

The city of Pasadena is lucky to have so much surface area with water because, without it, the state of California would have many more reservoirs and even desert landscapes. It is estimated that there are two to six billion fish in the ocean, so if you plan on going to the beach, make sure you bring your camera. You never know what kind of incredible wildlife you will see. And, if you plan on visiting Los Angeles, be sure to take the necessary precautions to protect your camera from the wind, the rain, and the desert heat.

Water in Pasadena

How can we make the water coming out of our taps safer to drink? Many have already discovered the benefits of installing a water filter at home, but what about the water that comes out of the tap in Pasadena, California? If you’ve never been to the area, you may not realize that the water here is among the world’s best. It’s clean and refreshing, and it’s also naturally mineral free! It’s no wonder this is such a hot tourist destination!

It’s easy enough to get the water you need in your home, as most local supermarkets and restaurants offer it as part of a healthy diet. However, if you’re going on a vacation somewhere, as we did for several weeks while living in Pasadena, you’ll need a water filter. You can either bring your own or buy a water filtering system that can be installed in your hotel room. Our strategy was established by a plumber while staying at a hotel near downtown Los Angeles.

There are many great companies offering water filters of all types in Pasadena. The best place to start looking is online. You’ll find hundreds of options from low cost, simple systems to high-end systems with multiple filters literally. Some of the filters available on the market today use a multi-stage process that purifies water without removing any of the essential trace minerals found naturally in water. Using a water filter like this, you’ll have everything you need to get and keep clean water without spending a fortune on bottled water.

Water Filters in Pasadena

Water filters in Pasadena California are not the cheapest way to purify your drinking water, but it is one of the most effective. Many water filters in the Los Angeles area use countertop or under sink filters to purify the water pumped through the pipes shared by all the homes in the city. The water that enters your home through the tap can contain any contaminants from nitrates and nitrites to heavy metals like lead and copper. If this water comes from a tap that is contaminated by heavy metals, you know that it will harm your health, and that is why it is so important to have water filters in your home. There are other contaminants in the water that can also be detrimental to your health if it is not purified before drinking.

You can choose water filters in Pasadena, California, that will suit your needs for both drinking and showering water. If you want just drinking water, you will need to find a system that uses a carbon filter to remove the impurities from the water. Suppose you’re going to purify your bath water and your cooking water. In that case, you will need to find water filters in Pasadena that include a multi-media block to eliminate any harmful bacteria that could be present. You may also want to look at water filters in Pasadena using a sub-micron filter to remove any parasites and cysts in the water that could harm you.

Whatever kind of water filter you decide to use, make sure that you replace the filters when they are dirty or no longer working. This is especially important for any kind of water filter in Pasadena. There is no way to know what type of water you are drinking or bathing in unless you get a water analysis done. If you don’t have one done on your drinking water, then your only choice is to purchase a system that will filter the water that comes into your home regardless of where it comes from. You may also want to consider filtering your shower water if you will be taking a shower in the water.

Pasadena Water Contaminants

Every year, in Pasadena, California, water pollution is a significant concern. Unscrupulous business practices, including dumping used oil from trucks onto the ground, have resulted in vast amounts of toxins and other contaminants washing across the city’s beaches and into the Pacific Ocean. While human wastes are a problem, the pollution results from the combined effects of thousands of different chemicals. Every water system has its share of these, but the Pasadena water treatment plant is responsible for dealing with some of the most significant concentrations in the area. That’s why every year, they are holding a contest to see who can create the most effective filtering system for the city’s water supply.

Each year, Pasadena residents vote on which types of filtration systems they want to install at their homes. Of course, those who live on the ground rely upon nature to filter out all of the harmful elements that have been dumped into their local water source over the years. But those who have invested in an underground water filtration system have seen their water bills reduce by many thousands of dollars each and every month. They’ve avoided expensive bottled water as well and have even gotten discounts on use at local restaurants and local businesses. In some cases, customers have found that their local water treatment plant has treated their tap water to be perfectly safe to drink.

So, why are people turning to their local government for help? There are a lot of reasons, actually. For one thing, local officials are accountable to the voters each and every year and thus know that more people than ever are concerned about the state of their drinking water. They also need to do whatever they can to ensure that the waters of the community are clean, safe, and free of contaminants. In this way, they are trying to act in the best interest of all citizens since the health of everyone living in the community is dependent upon good clean water.

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