San Gabriel
CA

Is San Gabriel, CA Tap Water Safe to Drink?

San Gabriel tap water meets federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards but 2 of 3 ZIP codes show detections above EPA health guidelines, primarily for lithium. A certified filter is recommended for households that want an additional layer of protection.

7Water systems
3ZIP codes
66.7%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaLos Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Latest data2025-07-07

Where Does San Gabriel Get Its Water?

Water in San Gabriel, CA is provided by 7 public water systems: SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER CO.-EL MONTE, SAN GABRIEL COUNTY WD, CAL/AM WATER COMPANY - SAN MARINO, EAST PASADENA WATER CO., PASADENA-CITY, WATER DEPT., SUNNY SLOPE WATER CO. and GSWC-SOUTH ARCADIA.

How Is San Gabriel Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine and chloramines. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), granular activated carbon filtration, groundwater disinfection and ion exchange.

What's in San Gabriel Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in San Gabriel public water systems. 2 of 3 ZIP codes showed detections above EPA health guidelines.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
lithium 91.9 µg/L 10 µg/L 2 ZIPs Above guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L 1 ZIP Within guideline
8:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
6:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFBA 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for San Gabriel

Based on EPA monitoring data, 2 of 3 ZIP codes in San Gabriel have recorded detections above EPA health guidelines. Sensitive populations such as infants, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems may benefit from an additional layer of protection such as a certified point-of-use filter.

Best Broad-Spectrum Filters for This Water Profile

This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Gabriel Tap Water

Is San Gabriel tap water safe to drink?

San Gabriel tap water meets Safe Drinking Water Act requirements but 2 of 3 ZIP codes show contaminant levels above EPA health-based guidelines. A certified point-of-use filter adds an extra layer of protection.

What contaminants are in San Gabriel tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in San Gabriel water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 8:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does San Gabriel get its drinking water?

San Gabriel receives water from 7 public water systems, including SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER CO.-EL MONTE.

Do I need a water filter in San Gabriel?

If your ZIP code is among those with detections above EPA health guidelines, choose a filter certified for the specific contaminants shown in your ZIP report. Reverse osmosis is generally the broadest option for PFAS, lithium, and many other dissolved contaminants.

How often is San Gabriel tap water tested?

Public water systems in San Gabriel 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 2025-07-07.

Tap water reports by ZIP in San Gabriel

Water utilities serving San Gabriel, 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.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

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