Is Menlo Park, CA Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Menlo Park, CA tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.
Where Does Menlo Park Get Its Water?
Water in Menlo Park, CA is provided by 2 public water systems: MENLO PARK MUNICIPAL WATER and CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH.
How Is Menlo Park Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using calcium hypochlorite and free chlorine and ozone. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration) and direct filtration.
What's in Menlo Park Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Menlo Park public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.
| Contaminant | Peak detected | EPA guideline | ZIPs detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 9 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFTrDA | 0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | 1 ZIP | Within guideline |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 8:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Menlo Park
Current EPA monitoring data for Menlo Park shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Menlo Park Tap Water
Is Menlo Park tap water safe to drink?
Menlo Park tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.
What contaminants are in Menlo Park tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Menlo Park water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 11Cl-PF3OUdS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Menlo Park get its drinking water?
Menlo Park receives water from 2 public water systems, including MENLO PARK MUNICIPAL WATER.
Do I need a water filter in Menlo Park?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Menlo Park. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Menlo Park tap water tested?
Public water systems in Menlo Park are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2024-10-09.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Menlo Park
- 94025 - Menlo Park tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Menlo Park, CA
Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.
- CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCHLooks OK
- MENLO PARK MUNICIPAL WATERLooks OK
Also covers / overlaps with
- North Fair Oaks, CA · CDP
- San Mateo CCD, CA · Township
- West Menlo Park, CA · CDP