City overview · Riverside County
PFAS in Murrieta, CA
High RiskEPA UCMR 5 tested 4 public water systems serving the Murrieta area across 3 ZIP codes. At least one utility serving Murrieta has PFAS above the EPA's enforceable limit.
Plain English
01What this means for Murrieta
Across the 4 public water systems tested in the Murrieta area under EPA UCMR 5, one or more measured a PFAS compound above the federal Maximum Contaminant Level. Contamination varies by utility and neighborhood — find your exact ZIP code below to see the system that serves you. If you're in an affected area, an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified filter (carbon block or reverse osmosis) is the most reliable way to reduce PFAS at the tap.
By utility
02Water systems serving Murrieta
- High Risk
RANCHO CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICT
9 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID CA3310038
- High Risk
WESTERN MWD - MURRIETA DIVISION
4 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID CA3310036
- Low Level
ELSINORE VALLEY MWD
2 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID CA3310012
- Low Level
EASTERN MUNICIPAL WD
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID CA3310009
By ZIP code
03Find your exact result
Contamination can differ block to block. Select your ZIP code for the precise reading at the utility that serves your address.
Source & Methodology
About this data
City-level figures aggregate the individual public water systems tested under EPA UCMR 5 whose service area falls within the Murrieta area. Values reflect water quality at the treatment plant; your home's plumbing can affect what reaches your tap. Select your ZIP above for the utility-specific reading.