City of Long Beach Water Dept. (CA) Water Quality

City of Long Beach Water Dept. is a large public water system in EPA region 09 that provides tap water for the 90755, 90801 - 90815 zip codes. It has 4 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Long Beach Water Dept. showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

EP #55 - LBWD WTP Influent Raw Water
LBWD WTP (Combined Wells)
5/14/2020
61 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Long Beach Water Dept. showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

EP #55 - LBWD WTP Influent Raw Water
LBWD WTP (Combined Wells)
5/14/2020
61 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Long Beach Water Dept. showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

EP #55 - LBWD WTP Influent Raw Water
LBWD WTP (Combined Wells)
5/14/2020
61 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Long Beach Water Dept. showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 11.69 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

6509 GUNDRY AVE
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/20/2019
73 months ago
11.61 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
160 E. MARKET ST
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/20/2019
73 months ago
10.26 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
3090 EASY AVE
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
11.69 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
2475 ADRIATIC AVE
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
10.78 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
165 N. PICO AVE
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
10.89 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
2829 68TH ST
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/20/2019
73 months ago
10.44 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
132 E. ARTESIA BLVD.
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/20/2019
73 months ago
11.02 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
1720 W. 32ND ST
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
11.53 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
2201 WEBSTER AVE
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
11.47 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
1126 QUEENS HWY
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
10.38 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
2993 MAINE AVE
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
10.74 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
JWJ EFFLUENT
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/20/2019
73 months ago
10.24 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

6509 GUNDRY AVE
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/20/2019
73 months ago
11.54 µg/L
160 E. MARKET ST
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/20/2019
73 months ago
9.54 µg/L
3090 EASY AVE
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
11.67 µg/L
2475 ADRIATIC AVE
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
10.45 µg/L
165 N. PICO AVE
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
10.63 µg/L
2829 68TH ST
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/20/2019
73 months ago
9.9 µg/L
132 E. ARTESIA BLVD.
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/20/2019
73 months ago
10.41 µg/L
1720 W. 32ND ST
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
11.59 µg/L
2201 WEBSTER AVE
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
11.27 µg/L
1126 QUEENS HWY
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
10.39 µg/L
2993 MAINE AVE
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
10.77 µg/L
JWJ EFFLUENT
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/20/2019
73 months ago
10.4 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

6509 GUNDRY AVE
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/20/2019
73 months ago
19.33 µg/L
160 E. MARKET ST
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/20/2019
73 months ago
17.63 µg/L
3090 EASY AVE
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
19.53 µg/L
2475 ADRIATIC AVE
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
18.25 µg/L
165 N. PICO AVE
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
18.34 µg/L
2829 68TH ST
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/20/2019
73 months ago
17.63 µg/L
132 E. ARTESIA BLVD.
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/20/2019
73 months ago
18.23 µg/L
1720 W. 32ND ST
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
19.25 µg/L
2201 WEBSTER AVE
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
18.79 µg/L
1126 QUEENS HWY
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
17.64 µg/L
2993 MAINE AVE
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/21/2019
73 months ago
18.34 µg/L
JWJ EFFLUENT
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2
5/20/2019
73 months ago
17.57 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Long Beach Water Dept. showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

EP #55 - LBWD WTP Influent Raw Water
LBWD WTP (Combined Wells)
5/14/2020
61 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

anatoxin-a

anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.

Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
9/17/2018
81 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
9/17/2018
81 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

EP #55 - LBWD WTP Influent Raw Water
LBWD WTP (Combined Wells)
5/14/2020
61 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Long Beach Water Dept. showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

EP #55 - LBWD WTP Influent Raw Water
LBWD WTP (Combined Wells)
5/14/2020
61 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

cylindrospermopsin

cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Long Beach Water Dept. showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
9/17/2018
81 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
9/17/2018
81 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Long Beach Water Dept. showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

EP #55 - LBWD WTP Influent Raw Water
LBWD WTP (Combined Wells)
5/14/2020
61 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Long Beach Water Dept. showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

EP #55 - LBWD WTP Influent Raw Water
LBWD WTP (Combined Wells)
5/14/2020
61 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

EP #55 - LBWD WTP Influent Raw Water
LBWD WTP (Combined Wells)
5/14/2020
61 months ago
.55 µg/L
Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
6/18/2020
60 months ago
.41 µg/L
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Long Beach Water Dept. showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 2.6 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

EP #55 - LBWD WTP Influent Raw Water
LBWD WTP (Combined Wells)
5/14/2020
61 months ago
.86 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
6/18/2020
60 months ago
2.6 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
6/18/2020
60 months ago
.49 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

EP #55 - LBWD WTP Influent Raw Water
LBWD WTP (Combined Wells)
5/14/2020
61 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Long Beach Water Dept. showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

EP #55 - LBWD WTP Influent Raw Water
LBWD WTP (Combined Wells)
5/14/2020
61 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Long Beach Water Dept. showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

EP #55 - LBWD WTP Influent Raw Water
LBWD WTP (Combined Wells)
5/14/2020
61 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Long Beach Water Dept. showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

EP #55 - LBWD WTP Influent Raw Water
LBWD WTP (Combined Wells)
5/14/2020
61 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Long Beach Water Dept. showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

EP #55 - LBWD WTP Influent Raw Water
LBWD WTP (Combined Wells)
5/14/2020
61 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Microcystin

Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Long Beach Water Dept. showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
9/17/2018
81 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
9/17/2018
81 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Long Beach Water Dept. showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

EP #55 - LBWD WTP Influent Raw Water
LBWD WTP (Combined Wells)
5/14/2020
61 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of Long Beach Water Dept. showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

EP #55 - LBWD WTP Influent Raw Water
LBWD WTP (Combined Wells)
5/14/2020
61 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Alamitos Reservoir Effluent
ALAMITOS RESERVOIR
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP#56 Johnson Reservoir Effluent-Treated
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)
6/18/2020
60 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
LBWD Distribution System-Stage 2Multiple sources (MX)
LBWD WTP (Combined Wells)Ground Water (GW)
ALAMITOS RESERVOIRMultiple sources (MX)
Johnson Reservoir (MWD)Surface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is City of Long Beach Water Dept. tap water safe to drink?

When was City of Long Beach Water Dept. last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between September 17th, 2018 and June 18th, 2020.