What was found in Fremont'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-Nitrite | 781580 µg/L 7816% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 2534 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 977 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 172.273 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 59.3 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 46.6 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 39.314 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 24.3955 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.345 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 13.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 11.2 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 10 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.6 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3.3 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.2035 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 1.1 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 0.9600 MFL 14% of the EPA limit 7 MFL Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 0.0320 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 344,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Fremont
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 344,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Fremont tap water
Is Fremont tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Fremont. 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 Fremont?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Fremont, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fremont's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fremont include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Copper. 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.