Yes! The tap water is safe to drink.
Pasadena's tap water meets or exceeds EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act standards for contaminants and quality.
The City of Pasadena's water system is operated by Pasadena Water and Power (PWP), which tests water quality regularly.
You can safely drink tap water in Pasadena, but individual preferences for taste and quality may vary.
United States is ranked as number 9 globally with a score of 96.4% in the water quality EPI research conducted by Yale University.
Pasadena's tap water sources include local groundwater, imported water from Northern California, and recycled water.
Local groundwater is pumped from wells in the Raymond Basin and Eaton Wash Basins.
Imported water comes from the California Aqueduct and is treated at the Rio Hondo Water Treatment Plant.
Many drinking fountains in Pasadena are safe to use, with regular maintenance and water quality testing.
City-owned drinking fountains are typically connected to the municipal water supply, which meets EPA standards.
Private establishments, like offices or gyms, may also provide safe drinking water, but it's always a good idea to check.
Here is a map showing all the locations of drinking water spots in Pasadena. You can click on each water drop to open the spot directly in Google Maps for directions.