Downey
Yes. Tap water in Downey is low risk across 5 water systems. Meets federal drinking water standards.
5 official water systems are listed for this town. Each keeps its own rating.
Is it safe?
Downey - City, Water Dept.
Low risk
Meets federal drinking water standards
No health-based violations began in the last 3 years, and none are unresolved.
Serves about 110,556 people.
Source water: groundwater.
Is it safe?
Liberty Utilities (av Ranchos) Corp.
Low risk
Meets federal drinking water standards
No health-based violations began in the last 3 years, and none are unresolved.
Serves about 63,381 people.
Source water: groundwater.
Is it safe?
Liberty Utilities - Bellflower-norwalk
Low risk
Meets federal drinking water standards
No health-based violations began in the last 3 years, and none are unresolved.
Serves about 72,472 people.
Source water: surface water.
Is it safe?
Liberty Utilities - Compton
Low risk
Meets federal drinking water standards
No health-based violations began in the last 3 years, and none are unresolved.
Serves about 26,316 people.
Source water: surface water.
Is it safe?
Liberty Utilities - Lynwood
Low risk
Meets federal drinking water standards
No health-based violations began in the last 3 years, and none are unresolved.
Serves about 24,649 people.
Source water: surface water.
Source
US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Period covered: October 2023 to September 2026.
Covers community water systems serving 3,300 people or more. The rating uses health-based violations of federal drinking-water standards in the last three years, and whether those violations have been fixed. Each system is placed at a town it serves, so positions are approximate.
Common questions
Can I drink the tap water in Downey, California?
Yes. Tap water in Downey is low risk across 5 water systems. Meets federal drinking water standards.
Where do these ratings come from?
US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Period covered: October 2023 to September 2026.