# Amarillo Mutual Water Company — Rosemead, Ca, CA — Drinking Water Quality (2022)

> Contaminant levels for the Amarillo Mutual Water Company — Rosemead, Ca, CA public water system from its 2022 Consumer Confidence Report, compared to federal limits.

- Page: https://www.thewatermap.com/water/ca/amarillo-mutual-water-company-rosemead-ca/2022
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- Source: the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
- Verification: transcribed by a model, cross-checked by a second model, approved before publishing
- Reporting year: 2022
- Contaminants measured: 18
- Contaminants with a federal limit: 10
- Contaminants at or above the federal limit: 0
- Part of The Water Map — https://www.thewatermap.com

## Contaminants measured

| Contaminant | Category | Measured level | Sampling context | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | Inorganic chemicals | 0.58 mg/L (Average) | System-wide | 4 mg/L (MCL) | Within the limit |
| Nitrate | Inorganic chemicals | 2.7 mg/L (Average) | System-wide | 10 mg/L (MCL) | Within the limit |
| Arsenic | Metals | Not detected ug/L (Average) | System-wide | No federal limit | Within the limit |
| Calcium | Metals | 57 mg/L (Average) | System-wide | No federal limit | Detected — no federal limit |
| Copper | Metals | 0.24 mg/L (90th percentile) | At the tap | 1.3 mg/L (Action level) | Within the limit |
| Lead | Metals | 5.1 ug/L (90th percentile) | At the tap | No federal limit | Within the limit |
| Magnesium | Metals | 17 mg/L (Average) | System-wide | No federal limit | Detected — no federal limit |
| Sodium | Metals | 25 mg/L (Average) | System-wide | No federal limit | Detected — no federal limit |
| Chlorine Total | Other | 1.3 mg/L (Average) | System-wide | 4 mg/L (MCL) | Within the limit |
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid | PFAS ("forever chemicals") | Not detected ng/L (Average) | System-wide | 3 ng/L (NL) | Within the limit |
| PFOA | PFAS ("forever chemicals") | Not detected ng/L (Average) | System-wide | 5.1 ng/L (NL) | Within the limit |
| Alkalinity | Physical & aggregate | 190 mg/L (Average) | System-wide | No federal limit | Detected — no federal limit |
| Hardness | Physical & aggregate | 220 mg/L (Average) | System-wide | No federal limit | Detected — no federal limit |
| pH | Physical & aggregate | 7.8 (Average) | System-wide | No federal limit | Detected — no federal limit |
| Turbidity | Physical & aggregate | 0.16 NTU (Average) | System-wide | 1 NTU (MCL) | Within the limit |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 4.6 pCi/L (Average) | System-wide | 15 pCi/L (MCL) | Within the limit |
| Uranium | Radionuclides | 6.8 pCi/L (Average) | System-wide | 20 pCi/L (MCL) | Detected — no federal limit |
| Tetrachloroethylene | VOCs & pesticides | Not detected ug/L (Average) | System-wide | 5 ug/L (MCL) | Within the limit |

## What these contaminants are

- **Fluoride** — A mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. Beneficial at low levels, but long-term exposure above the federal limit can cause bone disease and tooth mottling.
- **Nitrate** — A compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. Levels above the federal limit can cause 'blue baby syndrome,' a serious oxygen-transport condition in infants.
- **Arsenic** — A naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. A known human carcinogen; long-term exposure is linked to skin, bladder, and lung cancer.
- **Calcium** — A naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. Not federally regulated for health; affects scaling and taste.
- **Copper** — A metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. Short-term exposure causes stomach distress; long-term exposure can damage the liver and kidneys.
- **Lead** — A toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. There is no safe level of lead; it harms brain development in children and raises blood pressure in adults. The EPA sets an action level, not a health goal above zero.
- **Magnesium** — A naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. Not federally regulated for health; affects scaling and taste.
- **Sodium** — A naturally occurring salt component. Not federally regulated for health; relevant for people on sodium-restricted diets.
- **Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid** — Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' Regulated by the EPA at 10 parts per trillion and included in the PFAS Hazard Index.
- **PFOA** — Perfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. Linked to cancer, liver damage, and immune effects; the EPA set an enforceable limit of 4 parts per trillion.
- **Alkalinity** — A measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. Not federally regulated for health; relevant to corrosion control and treatment.
- **Hardness** — A measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. Not federally regulated for health; affects scaling, soap use, and taste.
- **pH** — A measure of how acidic or basic the water is. Regulated only as a secondary standard; very low or high pH can corrode pipes or affect taste.
- **Turbidity** — A measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. High turbidity can shelter microbes from disinfection; the EPA enforces it through a treatment-technique standard.
- **Gross Alpha** — Gross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. Long-term exposure above the federal limit increases cancer risk.
- **Uranium** — A naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. Long-term exposure above the federal limit can damage the kidneys and increase cancer risk.
- **Tetrachloroethylene** — An industrial solvent (PCE) used in dry cleaning and degreasing. A likely human carcinogen; long-term exposure above the federal limit can damage the liver and kidneys.

## How to read this

- A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
- 'Federal limit' is the EPA standard (MCL, action level, treatment technique, etc.) that the measured level is compared against.
- 'At or above the federal limit' means the utility's own reported figure met or exceeded that standard.

_Figures are the utility's own published numbers. Generated 2026-06-04 from thewatermap.com._