Drinking water quality · 2020
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What's in Amarillo Mutual Water Company — Rosemead, Ca, CA tap water
20 contaminants were measured in the Amarillo Mutual Water Company — Rosemead, Ca, CA water system's 2020 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2020
- Contaminants measured
- 20
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Service area
- CA
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.53 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | Not detected ug/LAverageSource water | None set | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | None detected |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 61 mg/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 16 mg/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 26 mg/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 1.2 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 4.4 pCi/LAverageSource water | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 6.9 pCi/LAverageSource water | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 2.7 mg/LAverageSource water | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.54 mg/LAverageSource water | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 19 mg/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 62 mg/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | Not detected NTUAverageSystem-wide | 1 NTUMCL | Within the limit |
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 190 mg/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 220 mg/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | 1AverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.8AverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 530AverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 330 mg/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Amarillo Mutual Water Company — Rosemead, Ca, CA's water
+Is Amarillo Mutual Water Company — Rosemead, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2020?
Every one of the 20 contaminants measured in Amarillo Mutual Water Company — Rosemead, Ca, CA's 2020 Consumer Confidence Report is below its federal limit. "Safe" under the EPA's drinking-water standards is health-based, not aesthetic — but by those standards, no measured contaminant in this report exceeds its enforceable threshold. Individual health concerns (e.g. immunocompromised, infant, pregnancy) may warrant additional filtering regardless of compliance.
+What contaminants are in Amarillo Mutual Water Company — Rosemead, Ca, CA tap water?
20 contaminants were measured in Amarillo Mutual Water Company — Rosemead, Ca, CA's 2020 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning physical & aggregate, metals, and inorganic chemicals. 7 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Amarillo Mutual Water Company — Rosemead, Ca, CA's 2020 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
+How often is Amarillo Mutual Water Company — Rosemead, Ca, CA's water quality data updated?
Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2020 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.