Drinking water quality · 2022
· Verified
What's in Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency — Palmdale, Ca, CA tap water
76 contaminants were measured in the Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency — Palmdale, Ca, CA water system's 2022 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2022
- Contaminants measured
- 76
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Service area
- CA
state-level CCR
Compliance history
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act violation & enforcement records (EPA SDWIS). A violation is a regulatory determination by the state or EPA — separate from the measured levels above.
- Treatment technique violationHealth-based1 violation on record · most recent Jul 1998resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 46 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 14 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. | 0.3 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | Not detected ug/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
| |||
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 5.7 ug/LAverageWater Bank Effluent (CWR) | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (6)— Water Bank Wells, Water Bank Effluent (CWR), Raw Influent (State Water Project) +3 more
| |||
| Antimony | Not detected ug/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
| |||
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
| |||
| Beryllium | Not detected ug/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
| |||
| Cadmium | Not detected ug/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
| |||
| MercuryA toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff. | Not detected ug/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
| |||
| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
| |||
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
| |||
| Strontium | Not detected pCi/LAverageRaw Influent (State Water Project) | None set | None detected |
| Thallium | Not detected ug/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
| |||
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 100 ug/LAverageRaw Influent (State Water Project) | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (5)— Raw Influent (State Water Project), Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
| |||
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 1.12 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 2.7 mg/LAverageWater Bank Wells | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (5)— Water Bank Wells, Raw Influent (State Water Project), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
| |||
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.22 mg/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (5)— Water Bank Wells, Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
| |||
| Cyanide | Not detected ug/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
| |||
| NitriteA compound from fertilizer runoff, sewage, and erosion of natural deposits. | Not detected mg/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | 1 mg/LMCL | None detected |
+By source (5)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
| |||
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate Nitrite | 2.7 mg/LAverageWater Bank Wells | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (5)— Water Bank Wells, Raw Influent (State Water Project), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
| |||
| Alachlor | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Carbofuran | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Chlordane | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Chlorobenzene | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Chromium | Not detected ug/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
| |||
| Cis Dichloroethylene 12 | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Deha | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Dehp | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Dichloroethane 12 | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Dichloroethylene 11 | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Dichloropropane 12 | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Dinoseb | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Diquat | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Endothall | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Endrin | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Glyphosate | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Heptachlor | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Hexachlorobenzene | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Lindane | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Methoxychlor | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Oxamyl | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Pcb Total | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Pentachlorophenol | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Picloram | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Styrene | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Toxaphene | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Trans Dichloroethylene 12 | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Trichlorobenzene 124 | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Twofourd | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Vinyl Chloride | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | Not detected pCi/LRangeRaw Influent (State Water Project) | 5 pCi/LMCL | None detected |
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | Not detected pCi/LRangeRaw Influent (State Water Project) | 15 pCi/LMCL | None detected |
| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | Not detected pCi/LRangeRaw Influent (State Water Project) | None set | None detected |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 1.5 pCi/LAverageWater Bank Wells | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Water Bank Wells, Raw Influent (State Water Project)
| |||
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,3-TCP | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| AtrazineA widely used agricultural herbicide that reaches water through runoff. | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Benzene | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Dalapon | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | 200 ug/LMCL | None detected |
| DBCP1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane — a banned soil fumigant pesticide. | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Dichloromethane | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Ethylbenzene | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Ethylene dibromide | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | 5000 ug/LMCL | None detected |
| MTBE | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Simazine | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| TetrachloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (PCE) used in dry cleaning and degreasing. | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | 5 ug/LMCL | None detected |
| Toluene | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| TrichloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (TCE) used in metal degreasing. | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | 5 ug/LMCL | None detected |
| XylenesA group of industrial solvents found in gasoline and paint. | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | 10000 ug/LMCL | None detected |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0 %AverageSystem Results | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Sampling Frequency, System Results
| |||
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0 %AverageSystem Results | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Sampling Frequency, System Results
| |||
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 3.1 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Source: Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency — Palmdale, Ca, CA's 2022 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required to publish. The numbers on this page are the utility's own. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
People also ask about Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency — Palmdale, Ca, CA's water
+Is Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency — Palmdale, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2022?
Every one of the 76 contaminants measured in Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency — Palmdale, Ca, CA's 2022 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 Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency — Palmdale, Ca, CA tap water?
76 contaminants were measured in Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency — Palmdale, Ca, CA's 2022 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning other, vocs & pesticides, and metals. 13 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 Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency — Palmdale, Ca, CA's 2022 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 Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency — Palmdale, 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 2022 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.
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