The Pasadena/Altadena water comes from the the city of Pasadena's Water and Power, State Water Project, The Colorado River, local streams and reservoirs, and groundwater. Altadena water also comes from Lincoln Avenue Water Company, Rubio Cañon Land and Water Company or Las Flores Water Company. The most recent water quality report was in 2013 and it states that the amount of nitrate in the water is 27 parts per million (ppm). This amount is not a serious threat to the people drinking it. The water supply across the entire state of California is low and in Pasadena/Altadena we have a plan in place to reduce the water usage.
"The Pasadena City Council at its July 28, 2014 meeting declared a local water emergency, establishing a 20-percent conservation goal and implementing the City’s Level 1 Water Supply Shortage Plan, with mandatory water waste restrictions effective immediately. The Level 1 plan limits watering to three days per week in summer, one day per week in winter and requires that leaks be repaired within 72 hours, in addition to permanent water waste prohibitions"
Here is a link to the latest water quality report for further information.
http://www.cityofpasadena.net/waterandpower/waterquality/
"The Pasadena City Council at its July 28, 2014 meeting declared a local water emergency, establishing a 20-percent conservation goal and implementing the City’s Level 1 Water Supply Shortage Plan, with mandatory water waste restrictions effective immediately. The Level 1 plan limits watering to three days per week in summer, one day per week in winter and requires that leaks be repaired within 72 hours, in addition to permanent water waste prohibitions"
Here is a link to the latest water quality report for further information.
http://www.cityofpasadena.net/waterandpower/waterquality/