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Huntington Beach, California Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 9 water systems serving 202,725 people.

15
Very Poor
out of 100

Water Source

9
Water Systems
203K
People Served
Surface water, Ground water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
lithium36.0 No federal limit10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)
360%
Above guideline
PFHxS0.003 0.010 ug/L0.001 ug/L(EWG)
33%
Within limit
PFOS0.006 0.004 ug/L0.300 ug/L(EWG)
153%
Above limit

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your water supply, these filtration systems are recommended:

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Reverse osmosis systems remove up to 99% of PFAS compounds. Recommended for homes with detected PFAS.

Up to 99% PFAS removal

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (14)

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Resolved Violations (202)

1A

Feb 1, 2025 — Feb 28, 2025

critical

1A

Feb 1, 2025 — Feb 28, 2025

critical

75

Jan 26, 2025

minor

75

Jan 26, 2025

minor

1A

Jan 1, 2025 — Jan 31, 2025

critical

+ 197 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Huntington Beach tap water safe to drink?

Huntington Beach's water has 1 contaminant detected above EPA limits. While the water is treated, residents may want to consider additional filtration.

What contaminants are in Huntington Beach tap water?

3 contaminants have been detected in Huntington Beach's water supply across 9 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Huntington Beach?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Huntington Beach's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Huntington Beach have any water quality violations?

Yes, Huntington Beach currently has 14 active violations. See the violations section above for details.