City of Norwalk Water Dept. (CA) Water Quality

City of Norwalk Water Dept. is a large public water system in EPA region 9 that provides tap water for the 90650 zip codes. It has 18 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 8.47 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 130 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the City of Norwalk Water Dept. water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (18)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (18)

1,3-butadiene (18)

1,4-dioxane (18)

1-butanol (18)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (20)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (20)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (20)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (20)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (4)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (4)

2-methoxyethanol (18)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (18)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (4)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (20)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (20)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (18)

anatoxin-a (24)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (18)

bromomethane (18)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (18)

chlorate (35)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (18)

chloromethane (18)

chlorpyrifos (18)

chromium (36)

chromium-6 (35)

cobalt (36)

cylindrospermopsin (24)

dimethipin (18)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (4)

ethoprop (18)

Germanium (18)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (28)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (28)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (28)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (20)

lithium (20)

Manganese (18)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (4)

molinate (4)

molybdenum (36)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (20)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (20)

nitrobenzene (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (20)

o-toluidine (18)

oxyfluorfen (18)

perchlorate (4)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (20)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (20)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (20)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (37)

perfluorobutanoic acid (20)

perfluorodecanoic acid (20)

perfluorododecanoic acid (20)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (20)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (37)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (37)

perfluorohexanoic acid (20)

perfluorononanoic acid (37)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (37)

perfluorooctanoic acid (37)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (20)

perfluoropentanoic acid (20)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (20)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (20)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (20)

profenofos (18)

quinoline (18)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (4)

strontium (36)

tebuconazole (18)

terbacil (4)

total microcystins (24)

Total Permethrin (18)

tribufos (18)

vanadium (36)

Sampling Facilities

Cabrillo
Surface Water (SW)

Cabrillo aveEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Taddy Well 5
Ground Water (GW)

EP #11 - Taddy Well 5 TreatedEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Leffingwell Well 4
Ground Water (GW)

EP #10 - Leffingwell Well 4 TreatedEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

MWD Intertie
Surface Water (SW)

Imperial Highway @ Norwalk Blvd.Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

City of Cerritos
Surface Water (SW)

Southern Pressure ZoneEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

City of Santa Fe Springs
Surface Water (SW)

Northern Pressure ZoneEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Potter Street
Multiple Sources (MX)

11727 Potter StreetDistribution System (DS)

Corby
Multiple Sources (MX)

11904 Corby AveDistribution System (DS)

Studebaker
Ground Water (GW)

13516 Studebaker Rd.Distribution System (DS)

Flallon
Ground Water (GW)

13532 Flallon AveDistribution System (DS)

Brink
Multiple Sources (MX)

14517 Brink Ave.Distribution System (DS)

Lancelot
Multiple Sources (MX)

15623 Lancelot Ave.Distribution System (DS)

Alora
Multiple Sources (MX)

16321 Alora Ave.Distribution System (DS)

Norwalk Park Well 10
Ground Water (GW)

EP #12 - Norwalk Park Well 10 TreatedEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System - SW
Surface Water (SW)

DSMRT for MWDMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for CerritosMaximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Santa Fe SpringsMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Distribution System - GW
Ground Water (GW)

DSMRT for Taddy Well 5Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Leffingwell Well 4Maximum Residence Time (MR)
DSMRT for Norwalk Park Well 10Maximum Residence Time (MR)

LEFFINGWELL WELL 04
Ground Water (GW)

LEFFINGWELL WELL 04 03S/12W-13L01SR (SR)

TADDY WELL 05
Ground Water (GW)

TADDY WELL 05 03S/12W-13Q01SR (SR)

FAQ

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

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

The latest water samples were taken on November 20th, 2024.