Is Palm Springs, CA Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs Get Its Water?
Water in Palm Springs, CA is provided by 2 public water systems: DESERT WATER AGENCY and MISSION SPRINGS WD.
How Is Palm Springs Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine. Treatment includes granular activated carbon filtration and groundwater disinfection.
What's in Palm Springs Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Palm Springs 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 | 4 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFBA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 8:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| HFPO-DA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Palm Springs
Current EPA monitoring data for Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs Tap Water
Is Palm Springs tap water safe to drink?
Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Palm Springs water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, PFBA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Palm Springs get its drinking water?
Palm Springs receives water from 2 public water systems, including DESERT WATER AGENCY.
Do I need a water filter in Palm Springs?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Palm Springs. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Palm Springs tap water tested?
Public water systems in Palm Springs 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 2024-06-21.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Palm Springs
Water utilities serving Palm Springs, 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.
- DESERT WATER AGENCYAction advised
- MISSION SPRINGS WDSome concern
Also covers / overlaps with
- Palm Springs CCD, CA · Township
- Cathedral City-Palm Desert CCD, CA · Township
- Desert Hot Springs, CA
- Desert Hot Springs CCD, CA · Township
- North Palm Springs, CA · Community