Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Avila Beach Community Services District — Avila Beach, Ca, CA tap water
18 contaminants were measured in the Avila Beach Community Services District — Avila Beach, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 18
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 3
- Worst contaminant
- Chlorine Free
- Service area
- CA
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Free | 2.5–4.18 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| Chlorine Total | 0.18–3.84 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Approaching the limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 22–76 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Approaching the limit |
| Chlorite | 0.2–0.89 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 1 mg/LMCL | Approaching the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 23–36 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.52 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. | 2.9–3 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.036 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCL | 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 | Within the limit |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 0–0.071 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 0.099 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 1.08–4.92 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.3 NTUReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 1.2–2.5 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0–560 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.32 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.53 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | 0MCLG | None detected |
People also ask about Avila Beach Community Services District — Avila Beach, Ca, CA's water
+Is Avila Beach Community Services District — Avila Beach, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Avila Beach Community Services District — Avila Beach, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Chlorine Free. Whether that means the water is "unsafe" depends on which contaminant, how long the exposure, and individual health factors. The table on this page shows the measured value, the federal threshold, and the regulated statistic used for compliance.
+What contaminants are in Avila Beach Community Services District — Avila Beach, Ca, CA tap water?
18 contaminants were measured in Avila Beach Community Services District — Avila Beach, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfection byproducts, 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.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Avila Beach Community Services District — Avila Beach, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Avila Beach Community Services District — Avila Beach, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Chlorine Free (1.0× the limit). The EPA enforces these limits against the regulated reporting statistic — typically a running annual average or 90th percentile — not a one-off sample spike.
+What is the worst contaminant in Avila Beach Community Services District — Avila Beach, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Chlorine Free, at 1.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the other family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Avila Beach Community Services District — Avila Beach, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
3 contaminants are between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Chlorine Total, TTHM, and Chlorite. Approaching means measured but not in violation — a margin that can close quickly if conditions change.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Avila Beach Community Services District — Avila Beach, Ca, CA's 2023 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 Avila Beach Community Services District — Avila Beach, 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 2023 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.