1
With a hardness of 14.5 GPG, San Bernardino residents may notice white scale on faucets. Hard water increases maintenance costs.
2
PFAS have been identified in San Bernardino's water at 4.2 parts per trillion. A reverse osmosis system is the most reliable home treatment.
3
Chlorine levels may affect the taste of San Bernardino's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

58 /100

Poor

"Good" threshold (70)

San Bernardino tap water is sourced from Groundwater and State Water Project and treated by San Bernardino Municipal Water. PFAS forever chemicals have been detected. Water hardness is very hard at 14.5 GPG which may cause scale buildup. TDS is 590 ppm which is above the EPA secondary guideline of 500 ppm. Overall purity score: 58/100 (Poor). Updated for 2026.

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Matched to PFAS Detected, Very Hard Water (14.5 GPG), Moderate Chlorine in San Bernardino.

PFAS Detected Very Hard Water (14.5 GPG) Moderate Chlorine

Best Overall #1 for San Bernardino

Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher

Pitcher Filter

$80-95

Why this fits San Bernardino

Removes 99%+ of PFAS detected in San Bernardino's water
Eliminates chlorine taste and odor from San Bernardino's water
NSF/ANSI 42 + NSF/ANSI 53 + NSF/ANSI 401 certified

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No installation fill and pour

Removes 365+ contaminants including PFAS

Small capacity 2-3 people

Filter replacements every 4 months

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Best for PFAS

Waterdrop G3P800 Tankless RO

Tankless Reverse Osmosis

$380-450

Why this fits San Bernardino

Removes 99%+ of PFAS detected in San Bernardino's water
Eliminates chlorine taste and odor from San Bernardino's water
NSF/ANSI 58 + NSF 372 certified

Pros & Cons +

No tank saves cabinet space

800 GPD fast flow rate

Higher upfront cost

Filter replacements are proprietary

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Best for Taste

APEC Water Systems ROES-50

Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis

$195-220

Why this fits San Bernardino

Removes 99%+ of PFAS detected in San Bernardino's water
Eliminates chlorine taste and odor from San Bernardino's water
NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Pros & Cons +

5-stage filtration removes 99%+ of contaminants

Long-lasting filters (6-12 month replacement)

Requires under-sink installation

Wastes some water during filtration

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Best Value

Waterdrop 10UA Under-Sink Filter

Under-Sink Carbon Filter

$40-60

Why this fits San Bernardino

Eliminates chlorine taste and odor from San Bernardino's water
NSF/ANSI 42 certified
Budget-friendly at $40-60

Pros & Cons +

Very affordable

Easy DIY install no plumber

Does not remove PFAS or hardness

Single point of use only

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San Bernardino Water FAQ

Is San Bernardino CA tap water safe to drink in 2026?

San Bernardino tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 58/100 (Poor) on PurityMap for 2026. PFAS forever chemicals have been detected at 4.2 ppt. An NSF-certified filter is strongly recommended. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.

Does San Bernardino CA use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?

San Bernardino uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.2 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.

How hard is San Bernardino CA water and what is the TDS level?

San Bernardino water hardness is 14.5 grains per gallon (very hard) with a TDS of 590 ppm (unacceptable). This level causes noticeable scale buildup in water heaters kettles and dishwashers. A water softener is recommended to protect plumbing and reduce soap usage.

Has PFAS been found in San Bernardino CA drinking water?

Yes. PFAS forever chemicals have been detected in San Bernardino water at approximately 4.2 ppt according to EPA UCMR5 monitoring data. A reverse osmosis or NSF P473-certified filter is the most effective residential solution.

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Data Sources

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PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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