Metals · 2026
Silica in Glendale-city, Water Dept., CA tap water
Glendale-city, Water Dept., CA's 2026 report shows Silica detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Average Entry point | 28.5 MG/L | None set |
Highest single sample Entry point | 29 MG/L | None set |
Verbatim from Glendale-city, Water Dept., CA's 2026 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Silica
A naturally occurring compound from sand and rock.
Not federally regulated for health; relevant mainly for industrial water use.
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People also ask
+Is there Silica in Glendale-city, Water Dept., CA tap water?
Yes — Glendale-city, Water Dept., CA's 2026 Consumer Confidence Report lists Silica at 28.5 MG/L. Glendale-city, Water Dept., CA's 2026 report shows Silica detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Silica in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Silica. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Silica?
A naturally occurring compound from sand and rock. Not federally regulated for health; relevant mainly for industrial water use.
+Where does this Silica measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Silica entry from the 2026 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Glendale-city, Water Dept., CA water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/ca/glendale-city-water-dept/2026/source.