Water Quality Reports

Analies Dyjak, M.A.  |  Hydroviv Research Analyst
**Updated May 17, 2021 to include current available data

Our Water Nerds use data from El Paso Water Utility, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as well as in-house data to determine problems with El Paso drinking water. We then cross reference these data with toxicity studies in scientific and medical literature. The custom water filters we build for our customers in El Paso are optimized with this research in mind.

Source Of El Paso Drinking Water

El Paso sources its drinking water from both surface and groundwater sources. The surface water supply comes from the Rio Grande River and the groundwater supply is from the Mesilla Bolson and Hueco Bolson aquifers. Depending on the time of year and water usage, most El Paso customers use water from both of these sources.

High Levels Of Arsenic In El Paso Drinking Water

Arsenic is a toxic metal that is known to cause cancer and other health issues. Unlike lead, which distributes into water from plumbing, arsenic comes from the source water itself. According to the most recent report, the average concentration of arsenic in drinking water was 6.6 parts per billion. However, the highest level of arsenic detected was 21 parts per billion. Due to the high El Paso's most recent water quality report uses the following disclosure language:

**Updated April 27, 2021 to include current data

Analies Dyjak, M.A.  |  Hydroviv Research Analyst

Our Water Nerds have updated our assessment of Albuquerque drinking water to include the most current available data. To do this, our team analyzed data from the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Company, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as well as samples that we collect and analyze. We're then able to cross reference these data with toxicity studies in scientific and medical literature. The custom water filters that we build for our customers in Albuquerque are optimized with this information in mind.

Source Of Albuquerque's Drinking Water

Albuquerque drinking water is a mix of both surface water and groundwater. Approximately 70% of the supply comes from the Colorado River Basin via the San Juan Chama Project. The remainder of the supply is collected from about 90 wells across Albuquerque. This water is then treated at the San Juan Chama Drinking Water Treatment Plant.

High Levels Of Arsenic In Albuquerque Tap Water

Arsenic is a toxic metal that is known to cause cancer and other health issues. Unlike lead, which distributes into water from plumbing, arsenic comes from the source water itself. The most recent tap water quality report for Albuquerque reported an average arsenic concentration of 2 parts per billion, with a maximum measured level of 9 parts per billion. This level is just slightly below the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 10 parts per billion. Albuquerque's most recent water quality report uses the following disclosure language:

Chromium 6 In Albuquerque Drinking Water

Chromium 6 is a hazardous metal not fully regulated by the EPA. A recent city of Albuquerque water quality report revealed an average of 970 parts per trillion for chromium 6. These substantial levels are nearly 49 times HIGHER than the concentration determined to have a negligible impact on cancer risk.

Lead In Albuquerque Drinking Water

Lead enters Albuquerque's water through older lead service pipes and lead-containing plumbing. When corrosion control measures put in place by the municipality fail (like what recently happened in Flint, Michigan), lead leaches into the drinking water, and can reach dangerous levels. Currently, 10% of samples analyzed for lead in Albuquerque's water are over 2 parts per billion. Though the city of Albuquerque's water quality is currently in compliance with federal regulations, EPA, CDC, and the American Academy of Pediatrics all acknowledge that there is no safe level of lead, and federal regulations do not take into account levels measured at an individual tap. Hydroviv Undersink filters are NSF/ANSI 53 certified to remove lead from drinking water.

Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs) In Albuquerque Drinking Water

DBPs are a category of emerging contaminants that form when chlorine-based disinfectants react with naturally-occurring organic matter. Although these chemicals are not currently regulated very well, the EPA has admitted that they are associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer, as well as kidney, liver, and central nervous system problems.

Still Have Questions About Albuquerque Drinking Water?

Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a category of emerging contaminant. They have been detected in a growing number of municipalities across the United States. Most cities are not required to test for or remove PFAS from drinking water, including Albuquerque. Not all water filters are designed to remove PFAS from tap water. If you'd like to find a water filter that removes PFAS from tap water, check out this Duke/NC State PFAS study. 

Hydroviv is a water filtration company that uses water quality data to optimize water filters for each customer's water. The contaminants that we list above are what we consider to be major “points of emphasis” that we use to build water filters that are built specifically for Albuquerque, but all of our our filters provide broad protection against a wide range of contaminants (including lead).

Emma Schultz, M.S.  |  Scientific Contributor
**Updated August 16, 2019 to include current data 

Our Water Nerds have updated our report of Santa Ana drinking water to include the most recent available data. We aggregated data from the City of Santa Ana Water Resources Division, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as well as our own internal data. Our team then cross references these data with toxicity studies in scientific and medical literature, and look at upcoming regulatory changes.The water filters that we sell in Santa Ana are optimized with these issues in mind.

Source of Santa Ana Drinking Water

Santa Ana tap water is a blend of 70% groundwater and 30% imported water. Water is imported via the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California from the Colorado River via Lake Havasu and snowpack runoff from Northern California’s Sierra Nevadas. All imported water is treated in Yorba Linda or La Verne before delivery to Santa Ana. Local groundwater is pumped to the surface from 20 city-owned wells. 

High Levels Of Chromium 6 In Santa Ana Drinking Water

Chromium 6 is a highly toxic metal not currently regulated by the EPA. Santa Ana tap water has recently averaged 1,010 parts per trillion for chromium 6. These levels are over 50 times higher than the concentration determined to have a negligible impact on cancer risk. For this reason, we recommend that Santa Ana residents take steps to remove chromium 6 from drinking water.

Disinfection Byproduct (DBP) Levels In Santa Ana Drinking Water

DBPs are emerging contaminants that form when chlorine-based disinfectants are added to water and then combine with naturally-occurring organic matter found in the water supply. While these chemicals are not yet well-regulated, the EPA has cautioned that ingesting high levels of disinfection byproducts have been linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer, as well as kidney, liver, and central nervous system problems. Santa Ana’s tap water has recently had moderate levels of trihalomethanes, with an average of 37 ppb (and a maximum of 51.2 ppb), and has measured low levels of haloacetic acids as well.

Chlorine Levels In Santa Ana Drinking Water

Like most municipalities in the United States, Santa Ana adds chlorine to the water supply to protect against waterborne illness. While not considered harmful to public health, many consumers find that removing chlorine from their drinking water greatly improves the overall taste and odor. When your tap water is filtered, we expect that you will notice an immediate taste improvement.

Still Have Questions About Santa Ana Tap Water?

Hydroviv is a water filtration company that uses water quality data to optimize water filters for each city’s water. The contaminants that we list above are what we consider to be “points of emphasis” to address in our filter design, so we can design and build the best water filter for Santa Ana tap water, but all of our water filters provide broad protection against other contaminants commonly found in drinking water (e.g. VOCs, heavy metals (including lead), pharmaceuticals, solvents, pesticides, mercury).

If you’re interested in learning more about water filters that have been optimized for Santa Ana tap water, feel free to visit www.hydroviv.com, reach out by email (hello@hydroviv.com) or through our live chat. We also frequently post water-related news on Twitter or Facebook.

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Emma Schultz, M.S.  |  Scientific Contributor
**Updated May 28, 2021 to include current data

For our city of Henderson water quality report, we aggregated water quality test data from the City of Henderson and the Southern Nevada Water Authority, a water provider for Henderson, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as well as from samples that we collect and analyze. We cross reference these data with toxicity studies in the scientific and medical literature, and look at upcoming regulatory changes. The water filters that we sell in Henderson are optimized with these issues in mind.

Source Of Henderson Drinking Water

Henderson’s tap water is primarily surface water-based and originates in the Colorado River, before reaching Lake Mead. The City of Henderson’s Water Treatment Plant accounts for 15% of the city’s drinking water. The remaining water comes from the Southern Nevada Water Authority, from either the Alfred Merritt Smith Water Treatment Facility or the River Mountains Water Treatment Facility. 10% of the water sourced each year comes from a deep groundwater aquifer located below the Las Vegas Valley.

Arsenic In Henderson Drinking Water

Arsenic is a hazardous heavy metal known to cause cancer, and other health problems. Arsenic originates in source water. While Henderson is in compliance with EPA water quality standards, consumers should know that the EPA's standard balances toxicity against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water. Henderson’s most recent tap water quality report listed average arsenic concentrations of 2 parts per billion. We highly recommend that tap water with more than 1 part per billion be treated to remove arsenic, especially in homes with children.

Lead In Henderson Drinking Water

Lead enters tap water through old lead service pipes and lead-containing plumbing. When corrosion control measures fail (such as recently happened in Flint, Michigan), lead leaches into drinking water, and reaches toxic levels. A recent city of Henderson water quality report revealed a 90th percentile concentration of 1.6 parts per billion, with samples ranging up to 3.7 ppb. EPA and CDC recognize that there is no such thing as a safe level of lead. And of course, federal regulations cannot take into account levels measured at an individual tap.

Chromium 6 In Henderson Drinking Water

Chromium 6 is a very toxic metal that is not highly regulated by the EPA. Henderson’s tap water recently averaged 57 parts per trillion for chromium 6. These levels are nearly 3 times higher than the concentration determined to have a negligible impact on cancer risk.

Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs) In Henderson Drinking Water

DBPs are a category of emerging contaminants that are created when chlorine-based disinfectants are added to the water supply to protect it, but then subsequently combine with naturally-occurring organic matter. Although these chemicals are not fully regulated, EPA has explicitly stated that they are linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer, as well as kidney, liver, and central nervous system problems. Henderson’s tap water has recently had moderately high levels of DBPs, with a 2020 average of 99 parts per billion.

Use Of Chlorine In Henderson Tap Water

As with many cities in the United States, Henderson adds chlorine to its water supply to keep consumers safe from waterborne illness. While not considered exceedingly harmful, many people find that when they remove the chlorine from their water supply, they quickly notice an improvement in taste and odor. When you choose to filter your tap water, we believe you will notice an immediate taste enhancement.

Still Have Questions About Henderson's Tap Water?

Hydroviv is a water filtration company that uses water quality data to optimize water filters for each city’s water. The chemicals that we list above are what we consider to be “points of emphasis” so we can build the best water filter for Henderson tap water, but all of our water filters provide broad protection against other contaminants commonly found in drinking water (e.g. VOCs, heavy metals [including lead], pharmaceuticals, solvents, pesticides, mercury).

If you’re interested in learning more about water filters that have been optimized for the City of Henderson tap water, feel free to visit www.hydroviv.com, reach out by email (hello@hydroviv.com) or through our live chat. We also frequently post water-related news on Twitter or Facebook.

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Analies Dyjak, M.A.  |  Hydroviv Research Analyst
**Updated March 2, 2022 to include current data

Our Water Nerds updated our assessment of Long Beach, California drinking water to include the most current data. Our team has aggregated water quality test data from Long Beach Water, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and internal data that we collect and analyze. We cross reference these data with toxicity studies in scientific and medical literature. With this information, we're able to build a filter that is optimized to remove contaminants in Long Beach drinking water.

Source Of Long Beach Drinking Water

Long Beach drinking water comes from both surface and groundwater sources. 58% is supplied from local groundwater wells in the Long Beach and Lakewood area. The remaining 42% is imported surface water from the Colorado River. This surface water is delivered through the Colorado River Aqueduct, originating at Lake Havasu.

Arsenic In Long Beach Drinking Water

Arsenic is a toxic metal that is known to cause cancer and other health issues. Unlike lead, which distributes into water from plumbing, arsenic comes from the source water itself. Although the city of Long Beach is in compliance with EPA water quality standards, but it's important to acknowledge that EPA standards for arsenic balances the toxicity against the costs of removing it from drinking water. According to the most recent report, the highest concentration detected in Long Beach drinking water is 2.5 parts per billion. Hydroviv recommends that anyone with more than 1 part per billion take steps to remove arsenic from their water.

Lead In Long Beach Drinking Water

Lead enters tap water through older lead service pipes and lead-containing plumbing. When corrosion control measures put in place by the municipality fail (like what recently happened in Flint, Michigan), lead leaches into the drinking water, and can reach dangerous levels. Homes built before 1986 were most likely built using lead pipes and plumbing. The EPA, CDC, and American Academy of Pediatrics, all acknowledge that there is no safe level of lead for children.

Chromium 6 In Long Beach Drinking Water

Chromium 6 is a highly toxic metal that is not regulated by the EPA. In recent years, the concentration of chromium 6 in Long Beach tap water averaged 63 parts per trillion. This level is 3 times higher than the concentration determined to have negligible impact on cancer risk. California tried to set a Public Health Goal (PHG) of 20 parts per trillion for chromium 6 in drinking water. After a lawsuit in 2017, the PHG was redacted because municipality were unable to meet the standards.

Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs) In Long Beach Drinking Water

DBPs are a category of emerging contaminants that form when chlorine-based disinfectants react with naturally-occurring organic matter. Although these chemicals are not currently regulated very well, the EPA has admitted that they are associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer, as well as kidney, liver, and central nervous system problems.

Still Have Questions About Long Beach Drinking Water?

Hydroviv is a water filtration company that uses water quality data to optimize water filters for each customer's water. The contaminants that we list above are what we consider to be major “points of emphasis” that we use to build water filters that are built specifically for Long Beach, but all of our our filters provide broad protection against a wide range of contaminants (including lead).

If you’re interested in learning more about water filters that have been optimized for Long Beach tap water, or just have questions about water quality in general, feel free to visit www.hydroviv.com, reach out by email (hello@hydroviv.com) or through our live chat. We also frequently post water-related news on Twitter or Facebook. We pride ourselves in being a reputable source of information on water quality, and your questions will be answered by scientists, not salespeople (we don't have any salespeople).

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