What was found in Palm Springs'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 | 908000 µg/L 9080% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DESERT WATER AGENCY · 74,807 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 3400 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DESERT WATER AGENCY · 74,807 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 723 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: DESERT WATER AGENCY · 74,807 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 151 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: DESERT WATER AGENCY · 74,807 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 40.595 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: DESERT WATER AGENCY · 74,807 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 34.965 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DESERT WATER AGENCY · 74,807 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 29.605 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: DESERT WATER AGENCY · 74,807 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 27.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DESERT WATER AGENCY · 74,807 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 26.5145 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: DESERT WATER AGENCY · 74,807 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 15.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DESERT WATER AGENCY · 74,807 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.89 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DESERT WATER AGENCY · 74,807 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.415 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DESERT WATER AGENCY · 74,807 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DESERT WATER AGENCY · 74,807 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.2 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DESERT WATER AGENCY · 74,807 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.985 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DESERT WATER AGENCY · 74,807 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.7800 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: DESERT WATER AGENCY · 74,807 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DESERT WATER AGENCY · 74,807 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Palm Springs
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DESERT WATER AGENCY | 74,807 |
Frequently asked questions about Palm Springs tap water
Is Palm Springs tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Palm Springs. 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 Palm Springs?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Palm Springs, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Palm Springs's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Palm Springs include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, 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.