City overview · Riverside County
PFAS in Riverside, CA
High RiskEPA UCMR 5 tested 5 public water systems serving the Riverside area across 10 ZIP codes. At least one utility serving Riverside has PFAS above the EPA's enforceable limit.
Plain English
01What this means for Riverside
Across the 5 public water systems tested in the Riverside 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 Riverside
- High Risk
RIVERSIDE HIGHLAND WATER COMPANY
10 detected · 3 above limit · PWSID CA3610057
- Low Level
RIVERSIDE, CITY OF
4 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID CA3310031
- Low Level
WESTERN MWD
4 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID CA3310049
- Low Level
RUBIDOUX COMMUNITY SD
3 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID CA3310044
- Low Level
ELSINORE VALLEY MWD
2 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID CA3310012
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 Riverside 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.