The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s 30th Annual Water Quality Report released Monday said the city’s drinking water met or exceeded all federal and state standards in 2025 after more than 95,000 tests.

The report also said no presence of per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” was detected in the water tests. Introduced in the 1940s, these synthetic chemicals have been used to make various products resistant to heat, oil, stains and water, while also having been linked to severe health conditions.

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A UC Berkeley student from San Francisco, Kelcie is passionate about public-service journalism, politics, and local government. She enjoys tackling complex topics and making them accessible to readers.