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 | 212.5 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF · 32,467 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 197.5 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF · 32,467 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 63.09 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF · 32,467 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 59.5 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF · 32,467 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 50.92 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF · 32,467 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 4.78 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF · 32,467 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.4725 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF · 32,467 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.9670 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF · 32,467 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 0.8900 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF · 32,467 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0390 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF · 32,467 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0320 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF · 32,467 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0160 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF · 32,467 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0160 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF · 32,467 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0110 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF · 32,467 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF · 32,467 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF · 32,467 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0071 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF · 32,467 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0065 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF · 32,467 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.00090 mg/L 6% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF · 32,467 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Palm Springs
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PALM SPRINGS, VILLAGE OF | 32,467 |
Frequently asked questions about Palm Springs tap water
Is Palm Springs tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 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, Florida 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, Fluoride, TTHM, Nitrite, 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.