A:  Yes, the water delivered to you is safe to drink. We have a crew of field and laboratory personnel who sample and test the water every day to make sure the water is safe for all uses. We have about 300 monitoring locations throughout the City. Testing shows that our water meets or exceeds all State and Federal drinking water standards. If you would like to see the most recent analyses of our water, go to the Drinking Water Quality Report.

However, old plumbing or improperly maintained water treatment devices may adversely affect the quality of the water coming from the taps inside your home or business. If you’re worried about something like lead, a lead test will typically cost around $50. If you had your water tested for everything we test for, it would cost well over $3,000. If you feel you need to have your water tested, you can obtain references for qualified laboratories by contacting the California State Water Resources Control Board, Laboratory Accreditation Program at (916) 323-3431.

If you still want to treat your water, a list of National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) approved water treatment devices and plumbing materials is available by contacting NSF Consumer Affairs or 1-800-673-6275.

Additional Resources:

www.epa.gov/pfas

www.waterboards.ca.gov/pfas/

LADWP Water Quality page

LADWP Water Quality Hotline: (213) 367-3182