What was found in Bell Gardens's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1900 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 366 µg/L 9.2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 61 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 25.895 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 10.155 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 9.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.26 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0230 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0140 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0094 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0089 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF BELL GARDENS · 11,437 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bell Gardens
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF BELL GARDENS | 11,437 |
Frequently asked questions about Bell Gardens tap water
Is Bell Gardens tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Bell Gardens. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Bell Gardens?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Bell Gardens, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bell Gardens's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bell Gardens include Nitrate, Fluoride, Lithium, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.