Water Quality and Safety
LVMWD is dedicated to providing reliable, high-quality water to our 122-square mile service area. Specialist lab staff rigorously sample and test the water we deliver, and our expert field technicians and operators work continually to treat, filter, and disinfect your water.
Every community water supplier must provide an annual report to customers with information on your local drinking water quality, including the water's source, the contaminants found in the water, and how consumers can get involved in protecting drinking water. View our latest Water Quality Report here.
PFAS/PFOA
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are human-made substances commonly found in consumer products, such as non-stick pans, water resistant clothing, and food packaging. PFAS are considered extremely stable, meaning the compounds within the chemicals do not break down and eventually end up present in the environment in the soil, air, surface and groundwater, wastewater, landfills, and even within the human body.
LVMWD is committed to monitoring emerging contaminants and ensuring the continued safety of your drinking water. Based on the recent testing under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, LVMWD results satisfied the initial monitoring requirements set by the California State Water Resources Control Board for monitoring PFAS in drinking water.
All drinking water served by LVMWD is purchased from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD). MWD conducts extensive source water monitoring and provides detailed information about PFAS, including frequently asked questions regarding PFAS, PFOA, and PFOS.
For detailed water quality results and additional information about contaminants monitoring, please view our annual Water Quality Report.
Learn more from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on recent changes to PFAS/PFOA regulations.
Learning About Lead and Copper
News stories have raised questions about the presence of lead in drinking water systems. LVMWD’s water distribution system has no lead pipes. In compliance with monitoring requirements, the District tested for lead at 33 different locations throughout the service area. Results show that the levels of lead in LVMWD’s water are well within state and federal guidelines. These test results can be found in the annual Consumer Confidence/Water Quality Report.
See how LVMWD and customers work together to get samples for our Lead and Copper Testing
In our region, lead in drinking water primarily comes from materials and components associated with home plumbing. These sources can include pipes, soldering materials used at pipe joints, and older fixtures such as faucets. If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children.
When your water has been sitting for extended periods of time, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to two minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested
During 2020, LVMWD completed state mandated sampling and testing for lead at all 13 pubic schools within our service area. All schools passed and tested below the limit for lead. In 2019, lead and copper tests were not requested by any schools.
Beginning in 2021, additional federal regulations were adopted to help reduce lead exposure throughout the country as part of the Environmental Protections Agencies Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. Part of these updated regulations require water agencies like LVMWD, despite always meeting or exceeding lead and copper standards, to establish an inventory of what material the water service line is made of. LVMWD completed this in 2024 and the results can be found below. If you believe that your service line is made of a different material than shown below please contact Customer Service Program Supervisor Cason Gilmer at cgilmer@lvmwd.gov or (818) 251 2187.
