Tap Water Quality in Whittier, California (ZIP 90601)
Serving Whittier, California
Is the Tap Water Safe in Whittier, California?
Tap water in Whittier, California (ZIP 90601) has 3 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.
ZIP 90601 is served by 4 water utilities providing water to Whittier. Water quality varies by utility and city. Click on the cities below to see detailed reports for your specific area.
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Water Quality Report for ZIP 90601
3 contaminants above EPA health guidelines
These levels represent the worst case across all cities in this ZIP code. Check individual city reports for specific details.
Found in Whittier
Found in Whittier
Found in Whittier
Water Utilities Serving ZIP 90601
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER CO.-EL MONTE
254,300
Water Source:
Groundwater
Contaminants Tested:
269
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Best Water Filters for Whittier (ZIP 90601)
Based on the contaminants found in your area, we recommend NSF-certified water filters that can remove the specific contaminants above health guidelines.
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How we built this page
Water-quality data on this page comes from public federal and state records for the 4 utilityies serving ZIP 90601. We refresh each utility's record whenever its underlying source publishes new data.
- Contaminants & violations: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) plus the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR-5) for PFAS and emerging contaminants.
- Annual reports: the most recent published Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from each utility serving this ZIP, where available.
- Service area & contact: EPA SDWIS plus the California Department of Environmental Protection / Drinking Water program.
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