Water Quality in Los Angeles, CA
75 water systems serving 13,063,833 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Los Angeles water systems is 2.0 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered action level violations.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 753 |
| Health-based violations | 306 |
| Lead action level violations | 1 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Los Angeles
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Los Angeles tap water safe to drink?
Los Angeles tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.
What is the water quality in Los Angeles, California?
Los Angeles has 75 public water systems serving approximately 13,063,833 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 2.0 ppb. There are 753 total violations on record.
Does Los Angeles have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 2.0 ppb across Los Angeles's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered lead action level violations.
How many water utilities serve Los Angeles?
75 public water systems are registered in Los Angeles, California with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 13,063,833 people.