Is Santa Fe Springs, CA Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Santa Fe Springs tap water meets federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards but 1 of 1 ZIP code show detections above EPA health guidelines, primarily for lithium. A certified filter is recommended for households that want an additional layer of protection.
Where Does Santa Fe Springs Get Its Water?
Water in Santa Fe Springs, CA is provided by 5 public water systems: SANTA FE SPRINGS - CITY, WATER DEPT., SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER CO.-EL MONTE, SUBURBAN WATER SYSTEMS-LA MIRADA, GSWC - NORWALK and LIBERTY UTILITIES - BELLFLOWER-NORWALK.
How Is Santa Fe Springs Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine and calcium hypochlorite and chloramines and ozone. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), granular activated carbon filtration, groundwater disinfection, ion exchange, in-line filtration and post-ozone biofiltration.
What's in Santa Fe Springs Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Santa Fe Springs public water systems. 1 of 1 ZIP codes showed detections above EPA health guidelines.
| Contaminant | Peak detected | EPA guideline | ZIPs detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 88.6 µg/L | 10 µg/L | 1 ZIP | Above guideline |
| PFTrDA | 0.007 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| HFPO-DA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFBA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Santa Fe Springs
Based on EPA monitoring data, 1 of 1 ZIP codes in Santa Fe Springs 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Fe Springs Tap Water
Is Santa Fe Springs tap water safe to drink?
Santa Fe Springs tap water meets Safe Drinking Water Act requirements but 1 of 1 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 Santa Fe Springs tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Santa Fe Springs water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, HFPO-DA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Santa Fe Springs get its drinking water?
Santa Fe Springs receives water from 5 public water systems, including SANTA FE SPRINGS - CITY, WATER DEPT..
Do I need a water filter in Santa Fe Springs?
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 Santa Fe Springs tap water tested?
Public water systems in Santa Fe 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 2025-06-27.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Santa Fe Springs
- 90670 - Santa Fe Springs tap water report Higher concern
Water utilities serving Santa Fe 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.
- SANTA FE SPRINGS - CITY, WATER DEPT.Action advised
- CENTRAL BASIN MWDNo recent federal sampling
Also covers / overlaps with
- Whittier CCD, CA · Township