What was found in Pinedale'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 | 2147 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 100 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 43 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 25.8 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.01 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 3.38 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.665 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.245 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.212 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.9680 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0200 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0160 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0088 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0081 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0029 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 16,736 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pinedale
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PINEDALE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 16,736 |
Frequently asked questions about Pinedale tap water
Is Pinedale tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Pinedale. 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 Pinedale?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Pinedale, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pinedale's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pinedale include Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Copper, Arsenic. 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.