Los Angeles County · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
PICO RIVERA - CITY, WATER DEPT.
Is Pico Rivera tap water safe to drink?
Higher concern
Last tested: February 2025
Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data. Last tested February 2025.
Township:
Whittier CCD, CA
Neighborhoods:
Downey Road
Whittier Junction
West Whittier
McCampbell
Bartolo
Rio Hondo
The short answer for Pico Rivera
Pico Rivera tap water has 51 contaminants above EPA guidelines, including PFOS at 7.5× the limit (tested August 2024). See the full compound-by-compound breakdown and filter recommendations.
The health risk for Pico Rivera
PFAS ('forever chemicals') have been detected above EPA limits in this water system's most recent tests. These synthetic chemicals do not break down in the body and are linked to a range of health effects. A certified filter is strongly recommended.
PFOS (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected above EPA limits. These filters are independently certified to reduce common drinking-water contaminants.
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PFAS detected in 90660 · What you can do
Here's what actually removes PFAS from your water
The right filter eliminates PFAS at the tap. But not all filters do - and the type you choose matters for your home.
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Common pitchers like Brita do not remove PFAS. You need a filter independently certified to NSF P473 (for pitcher filters) or NSF/ANSI 58 (for reverse osmosis systems). All three options below carry the relevant certification.
Plant No.2 (Wells 2D, 2E & 2F) · Tested: February 2025
Compound
Measurement
EPA Limit
Comparison
lithium
<9.000 µg/L
10 µg/L
Below limit
PFHxS
<0.003 µg/L
0.004 µg/L
Below limit
HFPO-DA
<0.005 µg/L
0.01 µg/L
Below limit
PFNA
<0.004 µg/L
0.01 µg/L
Below limit
PFHxA
<0.003 µg/L
3 µg/L
Below limit
PFBA
<0.005 µg/L
6 µg/L
Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS
<0.005 µg/L
0.005 µg/L
Below limit
4:2 FTS
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
6:2 FTS
<0.005 µg/L
0.005 µg/L
Below limit
8:2 FTS
<0.005 µg/L
0.005 µg/L
Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS
<0.002 µg/L
0.002 µg/L
Below limit
ADONA
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFBS
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFDA
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFDoA
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFHpA
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFHpS
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFOA
<0.004 µg/L
0.004 µg/L
Below limit
PFOS
<0.004 µg/L
0.004 µg/L
Below limit
PFPeA
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFTrDA
<0.007 µg/L
0.007 µg/L
Below limit
PFUnA
<0.002 µg/L
0.002 µg/L
Below limit
Plant No.8 (Wells 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E & 8F) · Tested: February 2025
Compound
Measurement
EPA Limit
Comparison
lithium
<9.000 µg/L
10 µg/L
Below limit
PFHxS
<0.003 µg/L
0.004 µg/L
Below limit
HFPO-DA
<0.005 µg/L
0.01 µg/L
Below limit
PFNA
<0.004 µg/L
0.01 µg/L
Below limit
PFHxA
<0.003 µg/L
3 µg/L
Below limit
PFBA
<0.005 µg/L
6 µg/L
Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS
<0.005 µg/L
0.005 µg/L
Below limit
4:2 FTS
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
6:2 FTS
<0.005 µg/L
0.005 µg/L
Below limit
8:2 FTS
<0.005 µg/L
0.005 µg/L
Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS
<0.002 µg/L
0.002 µg/L
Below limit
ADONA
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFBS
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFDA
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFDoA
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFHpA
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFHpS
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFOA
<0.004 µg/L
0.004 µg/L
Below limit
PFOS
<0.004 µg/L
0.004 µg/L
Below limit
PFPeA
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFTrDA
<0.007 µg/L
0.007 µg/L
Below limit
PFUnA
<0.002 µg/L
0.002 µg/L
Below limit
Well W5 · Tested: August 2024
Compound
Measurement
EPA Limit
Comparison
6:2 FTS
0.005 µg/L
0.005 µg/L
100% of limit
lithium
<9.000 µg/L
10 µg/L
Below limit
PFHxS
<0.003 µg/L
0.004 µg/L
Below limit
HFPO-DA
<0.005 µg/L
0.01 µg/L
Below limit
PFNA
<0.004 µg/L
0.01 µg/L
Below limit
PFHxA
<0.003 µg/L
3 µg/L
Below limit
PFBA
<0.005 µg/L
6 µg/L
Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS
<0.005 µg/L
0.005 µg/L
Below limit
4:2 FTS
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
6:2 FTS
<0.005 µg/L
0.005 µg/L
Below limit
8:2 FTS
<0.005 µg/L
0.005 µg/L
Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS
<0.002 µg/L
0.002 µg/L
Below limit
ADONA
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFBS
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFDA
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFDoA
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFHpA
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFHpS
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFOA
<0.004 µg/L
0.004 µg/L
Below limit
PFOS
<0.004 µg/L
0.004 µg/L
Below limit
PFPeA
<0.003 µg/L
0.003 µg/L
Below limit
PFTrDA
<0.007 µg/L
0.007 µg/L
Below limit
PFUnA
<0.002 µg/L
0.002 µg/L
Below limit
Water utilities serving ZIP 90660
Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.
Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.
Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 90660 Tap Water
What contaminants are above EPA limits in ZIP 90660?
ZIP 90660 has 51 contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available data, including PFOS at 7.5x the EPA guideline. The full table on this page lists every tested compound and its measured level.
Will boiling ZIP 90660 tap water remove PFOS?
No. Boiling does not remove PFAS, and the compounds can actually become more concentrated as water evaporates. To reduce PFAS at home, use a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis).
Do basic pitcher filters remove PFOS?
Most basic pitcher filters are only certified to NSF/ANSI 42 or 53, which do not cover PFAS. Look for a filter independently certified to NSF/ANSI P473 (activated-carbon pitcher or under-sink) or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) on the spec sheet.
Who provides tap water in ZIP 90660?
Public records identify PICO RIVERA - CITY, WATER DEPT. as a primary water system associated with ZIP 90660. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.
When was ZIP 90660 tap water last tested?
The most recent test date used in this report is February 2025. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-04.
Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 90660?
Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact PICO RIVERA - CITY, WATER DEPT. or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 90660. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.
Primary sourceEPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)
Guideline sourceEPA PFAS drinking water standard (PFOS: 0,004 µg/L, effective 2024, compliance by 2031)
Data reflects publicly reported utility records from EPA datasets and local utility disclosures.
This information is educational and not medical advice.