Is Your Water Really Clean? What Agoura Hills Residents Need to Know
By The Clean Water Company
If you live in Agoura Hills, your water flows through a long and complex journey before reaching your home. At The Clean Water Company, we want to help you understand where your water comes from, what it might contain, and how our filtration systems can protect your health and home.
Who Provides Agoura Hills’ Water?
Agoura Hills is served by the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD), which provides water to over 75,000 residents in Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, and parts of Westlake Village.
LVMWD sources nearly 100% of its drinking water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), which imports water from:
The State Water Project (Northern California via the California Aqueduct)
The Colorado River Aqueduct
This water travels hundreds of miles before it reaches your tap.
How Is the Water Treated?
Water from these sources is treated at local facilities like the Westlake Filtration Plant. The treatment process includes:
Coagulation, flocculation, and filtration to remove sediment and microorganisms
Disinfection with chlorine or chloramine to eliminate bacteria and viruses
Monitoring and compliance testing to meet federal and state water quality standards
While these treatments make water legally safe to drink, they don’t always remove all contaminants—especially newly emerging chemicals or treatment byproducts.
What Contaminants Are in Agoura Hills Water?
According to data from the Environmental Working Group and public water reports, water in Agoura Hills can still contain trace amounts of:
Disinfection Byproducts (THMs, HAAs) – linked to increased cancer risk
Chloramine and Chlorine – can cause taste/smell issues and skin irritation
Hard Water Minerals (Calcium, Magnesium) – cause scale buildup in pipes and appliances
Chromium-6 – a known carcinogen detected in trace amounts
PFAS ("Forever Chemicals") – linked to hormonal, immune, and developmental issues
Heavy Metals (Lead, Arsenic) – particularly harmful to children and pregnant women
Nitrates and Nitrites – especially dangerous for infants
These contaminants can enter your body not just through drinking but also via cooking, bathing, and even inhalation of water vapor in showers.
How The Clean Water Company Helps
We specialize in water filtration systems designed specifically for Agoura Hills homes and the challenges of Southern California water.
Whole-Home Water Filtration Systems
Our whole-home systems are installed at the main water line, so every tap, shower, and appliance in your home benefits from cleaner, safer water. These systems are designed to address the specific water quality issues common in Agoura Hills and surrounding areas.
They help reduce and remove:
Chlorine & chloramine – For better-tasting, softer water
Disinfection byproducts (THMs, HAAs) – To reduce long-term cancer risks
PFAS – To minimize synthetic chemical exposure
Heavy metals (Lead, Arsenic, Mercury) – Depending on system configuration
Hard water minerals – To prevent scale and protect appliances *
Pesticides, herbicides, VOCs – Often found in runoff and tap water
*Our salt-free systems restructure hard minerals—like calcium and magnesium—so they don’t bind together or form scale buildup, while allowing these essential minerals to remain in your water.
The result is safer, better-tasting water delivered to every part of your home—for drinking, bathing, cooking, and laundry.
Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems
Our under-sink RO systems offer advanced drinking water purification by eliminating contaminants at the molecular level. They:
Remove up to 99% of total dissolved solids (TDS)
Target lead, arsenic, fluoride, PFAS, chromium-6, and other harmful chemicals
Deliver pure, great-tasting water directly from your kitchen tap
Are ideal for drinking, cooking, making baby formula, and even filling pet bowls
When combined, these two systems offer comprehensive protection for your entire home.
Final Thoughts
The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District does a strong job managing and delivering water, but their responsibility ends at the meter. From there, it’s up to you to ensure the water inside your home is as clean and healthy as possible.
At The Clean Water Company, we help Agoura Hills families eliminate hidden contaminants and enjoy truly clean, safe water from every tap. Whether it’s for drinking, bathing, or cooking, you deserve water that goes beyond the minimum standard.
Want better water for your home?
Let’s talk about the right solution for your needs.
