Table of Contents
Can You Drink Tap Water in Inglewood?
Yes, Inglewood's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Inglewood has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page, the city's water provider website, or Inglewood's local Twitter account.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Inglewood's water utility, Inglewood- City, Water Dept, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. The last violation for Inglewood was resolved on Dec. 31, 2010. This assessment is based on the Inglewood- City, Water Dept water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.
While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.
The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.
Water Quality Report for Inglewood Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Inglewood tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.
Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.
EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.
There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.
We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Inglewood's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Inglewood Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Inglewood- City, Water Dept for Inglewood in California. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
From Dec. 1, 2010 to Dec. 31, 2010, Inglewood had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Total Coliform Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Coliform (TCR).
Is there Lead in Inglewood Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Inglewood water system, Inglewood- City, Water Dept, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0015 mg/L of lead in Inglewood water. This is 10.0% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Inglewood contained more lead.
While Inglewood water testing may have found 0.0015 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.
No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.
Are there PFAS in Inglewood Tap Water?
Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - DFSP San Pedro - near Inglewood with suspected leaks.
With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Inglewood has been evaluated for yet.
Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.
Inglewood SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years
| Compliance Period | Status | Health-Based? | Category Code | Code | Rule Code | Contaminant Code | Rule Group Code | Rule Family Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2010 - 12/31/2010 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) (24) | Total Coliform Rule (110) | Coliform (TCR) (3100) | Microbials (100) | Total Coliform Rules (110) |
What do these Violations Mean?
Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.
Health Based Violations
- Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
- Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
- Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.
Non-Health Based Violations
- Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
- Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
- Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.
SDWA Table Key
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Compliance Period | Dates of the compliance period. |
| Status |
Current status of the violation.
|
| Health-Based? | Whether the violation is health based. |
| Category Code |
The category of violation that is reported.
|
| Code | A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table. |
| Contaminant Code | A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation. |
| Rule Code |
Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
|
| Rule Group Code |
Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
|
| Rule Family Code |
Code for rule family.
|
For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
Inglewood Water - Frequently Asked Questions
| By Phone: | 310-412-5333 |
| By Email: | tlee@cityofinglewood.org |
| By Mail: | 1 W. MANCHESTER BOULEVARD INGLEWOOD, CA, 90301 |
Existing customers can login to their Inglewood- City, Water Dept account to pay their Inglewood water bill by clicking here.
If you want to pay your Inglewood- City, Water Dept bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your Inglewood water bill.
If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Inglewood water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.
Moving to a new house or apartment in Inglewood means you will often need to put the water in your name with Inglewood- City, Water Dept. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.
Leaving your house or apartment in Inglewood means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Inglewood- City, Water Dept. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility
- Water Pollution
- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility
- Water Quality
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Inglewood, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
Related FAQS
Inglewood Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Inglewood's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
CITY OF INGLEWOOD 2020 ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT
Since 1991, California water utilities have been providing information on tap water served to its consumers. This report is a snapshot of the tap water quality that we provided last year. Included are details about where your water comes from, how it is
tested, what is in it, and how it compares with state and federal limits. We strive to keep you informed about the quality of your water, and to provide a reliable and economic supply that meets all regulatory requirements.
Where Does My Tap Water Come From?
Your tap water comes from 2 sources: Groundwater and surface water. We pump groundwater from local, deep wells. We also use Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD) surface water from both the Colorado River and the State Water Project
in northern California. These water sources supply your tap water. The quality of our groundwater and MWD’s surface water supplies is presented in this report.
How is My Drinking Water Tested?
Your drinking water is tested regularly for unsafe levels of chemicals, radioactivity and bacteria at the source and in the distribution system. We test weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually or less often depending on
the substance. State and federal laws allow us to test some substances less than once per year because their levels do not change frequently. All water quality tests are conducted by specially trained technicians in state- certified laboratories.
What Are Drinking Water Standards?
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) limits the amount of certain substances allowed in tap water. In California, the State Department of Public
Health (Department) regulates tap water quality by enforcing limits that are at least as stringent as the USEPA’s. Historically, California limits are more
stringent than the Federal ones. There are two types of these limits, known as standards. Primary standards protect you from substances that could potentially affect your health. Secondary standards regulated substances that affect the aesthetic qualities of water. Regulations set a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for each of the primary and secondary standards. The MCL is the highest level of a substance that is allowed in your drinking water. Public Health
Goals (PHGs) are set by the California Environmental Protection Agency. PHGs provide more information on the quality of drinking water to customers, and are similar to their federal counterparts, Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLGs). PHGs and MCLGs are advisory levels that are
How Do I Read the Water Quality Table?
Although we test for over 100 substances, regulations require us to report only those found in your water. The first column of the water quality table lists substances detected in your water. The next columns list the average concentration and range of concentrations found in your drinking water. Following are columns that list the MCL and PHG or MCLG, if appropriate. The last column describes the likely sources of these substances in drinking water.
To review the quality of your drinking water, compare the highest concentration and the MCL. Check for substances greater than the MCL. Exceedence of a primary MCL does not usually constitute an immediate health threat. Rather, it requires testing the source water more frequently for a short duration. If test results show that the water continues to exceed the MCL, the water must be treated to remove the substance, or the source must be removed from service.
Why Do I See So Much Coverage in the News About the Quality Of Tap Water?
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
- Microbial contaminants, including viruses and bacteria, that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife;
-
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, that can be
naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, agricultural application, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming; - Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses;
- Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, that are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, agricultural application, and septic systems;
- Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the State Department of Public Health (Department) prescribe regulations that limit the amount of certain
contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Department regulations also establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health.
All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline
- USEPA’s drinking water web site at http://water.epa.gov/drink/index.cfm
- California’s drinking water program website at http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/programs/
Should I Take Additional Precautions?
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno- compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people
should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. The USEPA/Centers for Disease Control guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection of Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline
Source Water Assessment
MWD completed an assessment of its Colorado River and State Water Project supplies in 2002. Colorado River supplies are considered most vulnerable to recreation, urban/storm water runoff, increasing urbanization in the watershed, and wastewater. State Water Project supplies are considered most vulnerable to urban/storm water runoff, wildlife, agriculture, recreation and wastewater. A copy of the assessment can be obtained by contacting MWD at (213)
The City of Inglewood conducted an assessment of its groundwater supplies in 2003. Groundwater supplies are considered most vulnerable to airport maintenance/fueling areas, historic waste dumps/landfills, injection wells/dry wells/sumps, landfills/dumps, and confirmed leaking underground storage tanks. A copy of the approved assessment may be obtained by contacting the Utilities Department at (310)
How Can I Participate in Decisions On Water Issues That Affect Me?
City Council Meetings take place at 1 W Manchester Blvd, Council Chambers, Inglewood, CA 90302 every Tuesday at 6:30 pm.
How Do I Contact My Water Agency If I Have Any Questions About Water Quality?
If you have specific questions about your tap water quality, please contact Louis Atwell, Public Works Director at 310-
California’s Drought Emergency is Over, but….
The outlook for the State’s water future is uncertain. While the drought emergency has been declared over, many of the restrictions on water use remain in place, and with the unpredictable weather patterns, California could end up back in a new drought as soon as next year. Water conservation is a way of life for southern California. You can continue to help conserve water with these
- Install aerators on the kitchen faucet to reduce flows to less than 1 gallon per minute.
- Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.
- Soak pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.
- Don’t use running water to thaw food. Defrost food in the refrigerator.
- Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap.
- Turn water off when brushing teeth or shaving. Save up to 10 gallons a Day
-
Test your toilet for leaks at least once a year. Take advantage of
high-efficiency toilet rebates. Save up to 19 gal per person per day. -
Take
five-minute showers instead of 10 minute showers. Turn off the water while washing your hair. Install a low flow showerhead. - Use the washing machine for full loads only.
- Use a broom to clean driveways, sidewalks and patios.
-
Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants to reduce evaporation, keep the soil cool, and prevent weeds. Save:
20-30 gallons/each time you water/1,000 sq. ft. - Water early in the morning or later in the evening when temperatures are cooler. Save: 25 gallons/each time you water
More water conservation tips and information at:
Don’t forget to visit Inglewood’s website at: http://cityofinglewood.org !
INGLEWOOD 2020 ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT
Only detected results are shown, and are from the most recent testing performed in accordance with state and federal drinking water regulations
SUBSTANCES MONITORED FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
|
GROUNDWATER |
SURFACE WATER |
MCL |
MCLG or |
MAJOR SOURCES IN DRINKING WATER |
||||
|
AVERAGE |
RANGE |
AVERAGE |
|
RANGE |
PHG (a) |
|||
|
|
|
|
||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ORGANIC CHEMICALS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
None |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INORGANIC CHEMICALS ( b ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aluminum (µg/L) |
4.8 |
134 |
|
1,000 |
600 |
Erosion of natural deposits; residue from surface water treatment processes |
|||
Barium (µg/L) |
ND |
ND |
|
1,000 |
2,000 |
Oil drilling waste and metal refinery discharge; erosion of natural deposits |
|||
Fluoride (mg/L) |
0.25 |
0.70 |
|
2 |
1 |
Erosion of natural deposits, water additive that promotes strong teeth |
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RADIOLOGICAL ( c ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Alpha (pCi/L) |
ND |
ND |
|
15 |
0 |
Erosion of natural deposits |
|||
Gross Beta (pCi/L) |
NA |
NA |
ND |
|
50 |
0 |
Decay of natural and |
||
Radium 228 (pCi/L) |
ND |
ND |
ND |
|
|
0.019 |
Erosion of natural deposits |
||
Uranium (pCi/L) |
ND |
ND |
1.3 |
|
20 |
0.43 |
Erosion of natural deposits |
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM |
|
MCLG or |
|
|||||
MICROBIALS |
HIGHEST % |
RANGE % |
MCL (STATE/FEDERAL) |
MAJOR SOURCES IN DRINKING WATER |
|||||
|
POSITIVE IN A |
POSITIVE |
|
PHG (a) |
|
||||
|
MONTH |
|
|
|
|||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
None |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DISINFECTION RESIDUAL |
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM |
MRDL |
MRDLG |
MAJOR SOURCES IN DRINKING WATER |
|||||
AVERAGE |
RANGE |
||||||||
|
|
|
|
||||||
Chlorine/chloramine Residual |
1.2 |
4.0 |
4.0 |
Drinking water disinfectant added for treatment |
|||||
(mg/L as CL2) |
|||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DISINFECTION |
HIGHEST LRAA |
RANGE OF |
MCL |
MCLG or |
MAJOR SOURCES IN DRINKING WATER |
||||
BYPRODUCTS ( d ) |
RESULTS |
PHG (a) |
|||||||
|
|
|
|
||||||
74 |
80 |
- |
|||||||
Haloacetic Acids (µg/L) |
12 |
60 |
- |
||||||
Bromate (µg/L) ( e ) |
4.4 |
10 |
0.1 |
||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INORGANICS |
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM |
MCL |
MCLG or |
MAJOR SOURCES IN DRINKING WATER |
|||||
AVERAGE |
RANGE |
PHG (a) |
|||||||
|
|
|
|||||||
Fluoride (mg/L) ( e ) |
0.7 |
2 |
1 |
Added to help prevent dental cavities in consumers. |
|||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LEAD AND COPPER AT |
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM |
AL |
MCLG or |
MAJOR SOURCES IN DRINKING WATER |
|||||
THE TAP |
90TH PERCENTILE |
# SITES ABOVE AL |
PHG (a) |
||||||
|
|
||||||||
Copper (mg/L) |
0.36 ( f ) |
0 |
|
1.3 AL |
0.3 |
Internal corrosion of household plumbing, erosion of natural deposits |
|||
( g ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SECONDARY STANDARDS MONITORED AT THE SOURCE FOR AESTHETIC PURPOSES
CONSTITUENT ( b ) |
GROUNDWATER |
SURFACE WATER |
MCL |
MCLG or |
MAJOR SOURCES IN DRINKING WATER |
|||
AVERAGE |
RANGE |
AVERAGE |
RANGE |
PHG (a) |
||||
|
|
|
||||||
Aluminum (µg/L) ( h ) |
ND |
ND |
134 |
200 |
600 |
Erosion of natural deposits, surface water treatment process residue |
||
Chloride (mg/L) |
95 |
80 |
500 |
- |
Runoff/leaching from natural deposits, seawater influence |
|||
Color (color units) |
13 |
1.3 |
15 |
- |
||||
Conductivity (umhos/cm) |
797 |
799 |
1,600 |
- |
Substances that form ions when in water, seawater influence |
|||
Odor (threshold odor number) |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
- |
||
Sulfate (mg/L) |
24 |
161 |
500 |
- |
Runoff/leaching from natural deposits, industrial wastes |
|||
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) |
467 |
481 |
1,000 |
- |
Runoff/leaching from natural deposits |
|||
Turbidity (NTU) |
0.38 |
ND |
ND |
5 |
- |
Soil runoff |
||
SUBSTANCES MONITORED IN THE DISTRIBUTION
CONSTITUENT |
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM |
MCL |
MCLG or |
MAJOR SOURCES IN DRINKING WATER |
|||
AVERAGE |
RANGE |
PHG |
(a) |
||||
|
|
|
|||||
Turbidity (NTU) |
0.04 |
5 |
- |
|
Soil runoff |
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER PARAMETERS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CONSTITUENT ( b ) |
GROUNDWATER |
SURFACE WATER |
Notification Level or PHG |
MAJOR SOURCES IN DRINKING WATER |
||
|
GENERAL MINERALS |
AVERAGE |
RANGE |
AVERAGE |
RANGE |
( a ) |
|
|
|
||||||
|
Alkalinity (mg/L) |
253 |
106 |
- |
Runoff/leaching of natural deposits; carbonate, bicarbonate, hydroxide, and |
||
|
occasionally borate, silicate, and phosphate |
||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Calcium (mg/L) |
64 |
52 |
- |
Runoff/leaching of natural deposits |
||
|
Magnesium (mg/L) |
19 |
21 |
- |
Runoff/leaching of natural deposits |
||
|
Potassium (mg/L) |
7.6 |
3.9 |
- |
Salt present in the water; |
||
|
Sodium (mg/L) |
71 |
79 |
- |
Salt present in the water; |
||
|
Total Hardness (mg/L) |
237 |
212 |
- |
Runoff/leaching of natural deposits; sum of polyvalent cations, generally magnesium and |
||
|
calcium present in the water |
||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SUBSTANCES WITH |
GROUNDWATER |
SURFACE WATER |
Notification Level or PHG |
MAJOR SOURCES IN DRINKING WATER |
||
|
NOTIFICATION LEVELS |
AVERAGE |
RANGE |
AVERAGE |
RANGE |
( a ) |
|
|
|
||||||
|
Boron (µg/L) |
NA |
NA |
143 |
1,000 |
Runoff/leaching from natural deposits; industrial wastes |
|
|
Chlorate (µg/L) |
NA |
NA |
57 |
800 |
Byproduct of drinking water chlorination; industrial processes |
|
|
NA |
NA |
ND |
10 |
Byproduct of drinking water chloramination; industrial processes |
||
|
MISCELLANEOUS |
GROUNDWATER |
SURFACE WATER |
Notification Level or PHG |
MAJOR SOURCES IN DRINKING WATER |
||
|
AVERAGE |
RANGE |
AVERAGE |
RANGE |
( a ) |
||
|
|
|
|||||
|
Corrosivity (as saturation index) ( i ) |
0.52 |
0.52 |
||||
|
pH (standard unit) |
7.8 |
8.2 |
- |
|
||
FOOTNOTES
( a ) Advisory Levels include: California PHGs and NLs; and Federal MCLGs and MRDLGs.
( b ) The State allows monitoring some contaminants less than once per year because the
concentrations do not vary frequently. This data is from the most recent monitoring
( c ) Current results for radiological data cover samples from
( d ) LRAA is used to calculate averages, ranges, and State and Federal MCL compliance.
( e ) Data are taken from imported water at MWD's treatment plant effluents.
( f ) 90th percentile from the most recent sampling at selected customer taps (30 samples in 2020)
( g ) There were 20 schools in the service area that requested lead testing.
( h ) Constituent has primary standard/action level and secondary standard
( i ) Positive SI=
tendency to dissolve calcium carbonate (measured at 20⁰ C) Reference: Standard Methods (SM2330)
ABBREVIATIONS
ND = Not Detected at the reporting limit
NA = Not Analyzed during this reporting period
mg/L = Milligrams per Liter or parts per million (equivalent to 1 drop in 42 gal)
µg/L = Micrograms per Liter or parts per billion (equivalent to 1 drop in 42,000 gal)
ng/L = Nanograms per Liter or parts per trillion (equivalent to 1 drop in 42,000,000 gal)
NTU = Nephelometric Turbidity Units
pCi/L = picoCuries per Liter
umhos/cm = Micromhos per centimeter
DEFINITIONS
Location Running Annual Average (LRAA) : Locational Running Annual Averages are calculated as an average of all samples collected within a
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) : The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water set by the State and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Primary MCLs are set as close to the PHGs (or MCLGs) as is economically and technologically feasible. Secondary MCLs are set to protect odor, taste, and appearance of drinking water. MCLs are based on the most stringent value between State and EPA MCLs. A contaminant with no MCL but requires compliance with other drinking water regulations is designated either as Treatment Technique (TT), Action Level (AL), or Notification Level (NL).
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected health risk. MCLGs are set by the U.S.EPA.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highest level of a disinfectant added allowed in drinking water. There is strong evidence that disinfectant additions are necessary for microbial control.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a disinfectant added for water treatment below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Notification Level (NL): Notification levels are
Primary Drinking Water Standard (PDWS) : MCLs and MRDLs for contaminants that affect health along with their monitoring and reporting requirements, and water treatment requirements.
Public Health Goal (PHG) : The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. PHGs are set by the California Environmental Protection Agency.
Treatment Technique (TT) : A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Regulatory Action Level (AL) : The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
CIUDAD DE INGLEWOOD INFORME ANUAL DE CALIDAD DEL
AGUA 2020
Desde 1991, los servicios del agua potable de California han estado proporcionando información sobre el agua del grifo servida a sus consumidores. Este informe es una instantánea de la calidad del agua del grifo que proporcionamos el año pasado. Se incluyen detalles sobre dónde proviene su agua, pruebas de laboratorio, qué contiene y cómo se compara con los límites estatales y federales. Nos esforzamos por mantenerle informado sobre la calidad de su agua, y para proporcionar un suministro confiable y económico que cumpla con todas las normas y requisitos reglamentarios.
¿De dónde viene mi agua del grifo?
El agua del grifo proviene de 2 fuentes: Aguas subterráneas y aguas superficiales. Bombeamos agua subterránea de pozos profundos locales. También usamos el agua del Distrito Metropolitano de Agua del Sur de California (MWD) por sus siglas en Ingles, que proviene del Río Colorado y el Proyecto de Agua del Estado en el norte de California. Estas fuentes de agua suministran el agua del grifo. En este informe se presenta la calidad de las aguas subterráneas y de las fuentes de agua superficial de MWD.
¿Cómo se prueba mi agua potable?
Su agua potable es sometida a pruebas de laboratorio periódicamente para el monitoreo de niveles inseguros de sustancias químicas, radioactividad y bacterias en la fuente y en el red de distribución. La frecuencia de monitoreo es semanal, mensual, trimestral, y anualmente o con menos frecuencia dependiendo de la sustancia(s). Las leyes estatales y federales nos permiten examinar algunas sustancias menos de una vez al año porque los niveles no cambian frecuentemente. Todas las pruebas de calidad del agua son realizadas por técnicos especializados y capacitados en laboratorios certificados por el estado de California.
¿Qué son los Estándares de Agua Potable?
La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los Estados Unidos (USEPA) por sus siglas en Ingles, limita la cantidad de ciertas sustancias permitidas en el agua del grifo. En California, el Departamento Estatal de Salud Pública
(Departamento) regula la calidad del agua potable imponiendo límites que son tan estrictos como los de la USEPA. Históricamente, los límites de California suelen ser más estrictos y rigorosos que los federales. Hay dos tipos de estos límites, conocidos como estándares. Las normas primarias le protegen de sustancias que podrían afectar su salud. Las normas secundarias regulan sustancias que afectan las cualidades estéticas del agua. Las Regulaciones establecen un Nivel Máximo de Contaminantes (MCL) por sus siglas en Ingles, para cada uno de los estándares primarios y secundarios. El MCL es el nivel más alto de una sustancia que se permite en su agua potable. Los objetivos de salud pública (PHGs) por sus siglas en Ingles, son establecidos por la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de California. Los PHG proporcionan más información sobre la calidad del agua potable a los clientes y son similares a sus homólogos federales, MCLG (Maximum Contaminant Level Goals). Los PHG y los MCLG son niveles de asesoramiento que no son aplicables. Ambos PHGs y MCLGs son concentraciones de una sustancia por debajo de la cual no hay riesgo de salud conocido o esperado.
¿Cómo interpretar la tabla de calidad del agua?
Aunque realizamos pruebas para más de 100 sustancias, las regulaciones nos obligan a reportar sólo las que se encuentran en su agua. La primera columna de la tabla de calidad del agua lista las sustancias detectadas en el agua. Las siguientes columnas enumeran la concentración promedio y el rango de concentraciones encontradas en su agua potable. A continuación se enumeran las columnas de MCL y PHG o MCLG, si es apropiado. La última columna describe las fuentes probables de estas sustancias en el agua potable.
Para revisar la calidad de su agua potable, compare la concentración más alta y el MCL. Compruebe si hay sustancias mayores que el MCL. El exceso de un MCL primario no suele constituir una amenaza inmediata para la salud. Por el
contrario, requiere probar el agua de la fuente más frecuentemente por una corta duración. Si los resultados de las pruebas indican que el agua continúa excediendo el MCL, el agua debe ser tratada para eliminar la sustancia, o la fuente debe ser removida del servicio.
¿Por qué veo tanta cobertura en las noticias sobre la calidad del agua del grifo?
Las fuentes de agua potable (tanto el agua del grifo como el agua embotellada) incluyen ríos, lagos, arroyos, estanques, embalses, manantiales y pozos. A medida que el agua viaja sobre la superficie de la tierra o a través de la tierra, disuelve los minerales naturales y, en algunos casos, materiales radiactivos, y puede recoger sustancias resultantes
de la presencia de animales o de la actividad humana. Los contaminantes que pueden estar presentes en el agua de origen incluyen:
- Contaminantes microbianos, incluyendo virus y bacterias, que pueden provenir de plantas de tratamiento de aguas residuales, sistemas sépticos, operaciones ganaderas agrícolas y vida silvestre;
- Los contaminantes inorgánicos, tales como sales y metales, que pueden ocurrir naturalmente o como resultado de la escorrentía de aguas pluviales urbano, aplicación agrícola, descargas de aguas residuales industriales o domésticas, producción de petróleo y gas, la minería o la agricultura;
- Plaguicidas y herbicidas, que pueden provenir de una variedad de fuentes tales como agricultura, escorrentía de aguas pluviales urbanas y usos residenciales;
- Los contaminantes orgánicos químicos, incluyendo químicos orgánicos sintéticos y volátiles, que son subproductos de procesos industriales y producción de petróleo, y también pueden provenir de gasolineras, escorrentía de aguas pluviales urbanas, aplicaciones agrícolas y sistemas sépticos;
- Contaminantes radiactivos, que pueden ser naturales o ser el resultado de la producción de petróleo y gas y actividades mineras.
Para asegurar que el agua del grifo es segura para beber, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los Estados Unidos (USEPA) y el Departamento de Salud Pública del Estado (Departamento) prescriben regulaciones que limitan la cantidad de ciertos contaminantes en el agua suministrada por los sistemas públicos de agua. Las regulaciones del Departamento también establecen límites para contaminantes en agua embotellada que deben proporcionar la misma protección para la salud pública.
Toda el agua potable, incluyendo el agua embotellada, puede razonablemente esperar que contenga por lo menos pequeñas cantidades de algunos contaminantes. La presencia de contaminantes no indica necesariamente que el agua represente un riesgo para la salud. Se puede obtener más información sobre los contaminantes y los efectos
potenciales para la salud llamando a la línea directa de agua potable segura de la USEPA
- Beber agua sitio web de la EPA 's en http://water.epa.gov/drink/index.cfm
- California 's agua potable sitio web del programa en http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/programs/
¿Debería tomar precauciones adicionales?
Algunas personas pueden ser más vulnerables a los contaminantes en el agua potable que la población en general. Las personas inmunocomprometidas, como las personas con cáncer que se someten a quimioterapia, las personas que han sufrido trasplantes de órganos, las personas con VIH / SIDA u otros trastornos del sistema inmunológico, algunas personas mayores y los lactantes pueden estar particularmente expuestos a infecciones. Estas personas deben buscar consejo sobre el agua potable de sus proveedores de atención médica. La USEPA / Centros de Control de Enfermedades en medios apropiados para disminuir el riesgo de infección de Cryptosporidium y otros contaminantes microbianos están disponibles en línea directa de Agua Potable Segura de la USEPA
Evaluación del Agua Fuente
MWD completó una evaluación de sus suministros del Río Colorado y del Agua del Estado en 2002. Los suministros del Río Colorado se consideran más vulnerables a la recreación, escurrimiento urbano / de aguas pluviales, urbanización creciente en la cuenca y aguas residuales. Los suministros del Proyecto de Agua del Estado se consideran más vulnerables a la escorrentía urbana / de aguas pluviales, la vida silvestre, la agricultura, la recreación y las aguas residuales. Se puede obtener una copia de la evaluación poniéndose en contacto con MWD al (213)
La ciudad de Inglewood llevó a cabo una evaluación de los suministros de aguas subterráneas en 2003. Los suministros de agua subterránea se consideran más vulnerables a las áreas de mantenimiento / abastecimiento de aeropuertos, vertederos / vertederos históricos, pozos de inyección / pozos secos / sumideros, Tanques Se puede obtener una copia de la evaluación aprobada poniéndose en contacto con el Departamento de Servicios Públicos al (310)
¿Cómo puedo participar en las decisiones sobre cuestiones de agua que me afectan?
Las Reuniones del Ayuntamiento tienen lugar cada Martes de la Semana a las 2:00 pm en One W Manchester Blvd., Council Chambers, Inglewood, CA 90302
¿Cómo puedo contactar a mi agencia de agua si tengo alguna pregunta sobre la calidad del
agua?
Si tiene preguntas específicas sobre la calidad del agua del grifo, comuníquese con Louis Atwell, Director de Obras Públicas al
La emergencia de la sequía de California ha terminado, pero....
La perspectiva para el futuro del agua del estado es incierta. Mientras se ha declarado la emergencia de la sequía, muchas de las restricciones sobre el uso del agua siguen en su lugar, y con los patrones meteorológicos impredecibles, California podría terminar de nuevo en una nueva sequía tan pronto como el próximo año. La conservación del agua es una forma de vida para el sur de California. Puede seguir ayudando a conservar el agua con estas ideas sin costo y de bajo costo:
- Instale aireadores en el grifo de la cocina para reducir los caudales a menos de 1 galón por minuto.
- Lávese las frutas y verduras en un recipiente con agua en lugar de agua corriente del grifo.
- Remoje ollas y sartenes en lugar de dejar correr el agua mientras se les raspa y limpia.
- No use corriente de agua para descongelar alimentos. Descongele los alimentos en el refrigerador.
- Mantenga una jarra de agua potable en el refrigerador en lugar de correr el grifo.
- Apague el agua al cepillarse los dientes o al afeitarse. Ahorre hasta 10 galones de agua/ día
- Pruebe su inodoro para detectar fugas al menos una vez al año. Aproveche los descuentos de los inodoros de alta eficiencia. Ahorre hasta 19 galones de agua/ persona/ día.
- Tome duchas de cinco minutos en lugar de duchas de 10 minutos. Apague el agua mientras se lava el cabello. Instale una ducha de flujo bajo.
- Use la lavadora sólo para cargas completas.
- Use una escoba para limpiar las calzadas, aceras y patios.
-
Ponga una capa de mantillo alrededor de los árboles y plantas para reducir la evaporación, por lo que mantiene fresco, y previene las malas hierbas. Ahorre:
20-30 galones de agua/ 1.000 pies cuadrados - Riegue temprano en la mañana o más tarde en la noche cuando las temperaturas son más bajas. Ahorre: 25 galones de agua
Más consejos e información sobre conservación de agua en:
No se olvide de visitar la página web de Inglewood en: http://cityofinglewood.org !
Contaminants
City of Inglewood
EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the California State Water Resources Control Board, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
Utility details
- Serves: 82500
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Purchased surface water
- Total: 21
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- Bromodichloromethane
- Bromoform
- Chloroform
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Dibromochloromethane
- Dichloroacetic acid
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
- Trichloroacetic acid
Other Detected Contaminants
- 1%2C4-Dioxane
- Barium
- Chlorate
- Chromium (total)
- Dibromoacetic acid
- Fluoride
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Manganese
- Molybdenum
- Monobromoacetic acid
- Monochloroacetic acid
- Strontium
- Vanadium
Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.