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Official Status: March 2026

Is Long Beach tap water safe to drink?

✓ Generally Safe
A

Mostly yes — Long Beach scores 92/100.

Safety Score
92
out of 100

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Long Beach

California

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Is Long Beach tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Long Beach scores 92/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 1 local system in Long Beach. We found 0 total violations (0 unresolved).

Real-Time Environment

Live: 02:45 PM
0mm Precipitation

☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Long Beach.

Water Quality Impact

✅ Minimal Impact Localized weather conditions may influence test result variability.

🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs

Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Long Beach?

Requirement Status
Optional
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💡

Expert Advice

Your water quality is excellent. Standard filtration is optional but can further enhance taste.

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Should you buy a water purifier in Long Beach? See our analysis.

Baby Formula Safety

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Homebuyer's Perspective

For those looking to relocate to Long Beach, water quality is a key factor in long-term property maintenance. The high safety score (92/100) suggests lower risk for plumbing corrosion and appliance scaling.

Property Impact: Positive / Stable

Health & Family Safety

Residents should monitor Radium-228 levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.

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Score Breakdown for Long Beach

EPA Compliance & Violations 85/100
Contaminant Safety Margin 92%

*Scores are calculated using weighted EPA monitoring data from the past 5 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Long Beach tap water safe to drink?

Mostly yes — Long Beach scores 92/100.

How many water systems serve Long Beach?

Long Beach is served by 1 public water system in our latest EPA-backed dataset.

How can I check water quality for my exact address in Long Beach?

Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Long Beach.

What is the water quality score for Long Beach?

The water quality score for Long Beach is N/A out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results for all serving water systems.

What are the top contaminants in Long Beach?

The top contaminants detected in Long Beach include Radium-228, Mercury, Atrazine. View detailed information on our contaminants page.

Water Quality Score
92/100
Grade
A
Water Systems
1
Population
466,772

Long Beach Water Quality Summary

Long Beach, CA receives a water quality score of 92/100 (Grade A) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.

Long Beach's water quality is above the national average, with strong compliance records and low contaminant levels. Residents generally receive clean, safe tap water that meets EPA standards.

Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology →

Key Contaminants

Radium-228
4.6795 / 5 pCi/L
0 pCi/L MCL: 5 pCi/L
Mercury
1.708 / 2 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 2 μg/L
Atrazine
1.6191 / 3 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 3 μg/L
Arsenic
4.373 / 10 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 10 μg/L
Total Coliform
0 / 0 presence
0 presence MCL: 0 presence

Water Systems Serving Long Beach (1)

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