City overview · Los Angeles County
PFAS in Whittier, CA
High RiskEPA UCMR 5 tested 5 public water systems serving the Whittier area across 6 ZIP codes. At least one utility serving Whittier has PFAS above the EPA's enforceable limit.
Plain English
01What this means for Whittier
Across the 5 public water systems tested in the Whittier 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 Whittier
- High Risk
SUBURBAN WATER SYSTEMS-LA MIRADA
7 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID CA1910059
- High Risk
ORCHARD DALE WATER DISTRICT
7 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID CA1910101
- High Risk
Suburban Water Systems - Whittier
6 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID CA1910174
- Low Level
GSWC - NORWALK
4 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID CA1910098
- Low Level
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER CO.-EL MONTE
2 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID CA1910039
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 Whittier 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.