Drinking water quality · 2022
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What's in Bellflower - Somerset Mwc — Bellflower, Ca, CA tap water
18 contaminants were measured in the Bellflower - Somerset Mwc — Bellflower, Ca, CA water system's 2022 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2022
- Contaminants measured
- 18
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- PFOS
- Service area
- CA
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | 0.115 ug/LAverageUg/L | None set | At or above the limit |
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPerfluorohexanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0.002 ug/LAverageUg/L | None set | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.47 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 3 ug/LAverageGroundwater | None set | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 1.4 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.15 mg/LAverageGroundwater | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | Not detected mg/LAverageGroundwater | None set | None detected |
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 0.26 ug/LAverageGroundwater | 0.02 ug/LPublic health goal | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 1.2 mg/LAverageDistribution System | 4 mg/LMCL | Within 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. | 7.9 ug/LAverageDistribution System | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 0.8 ug/LAverageDistribution System | None set | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.36 mg/LAverageGroundwater | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.8 mg/LAverageGroundwater | 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. | 0MaximumDistribution System Highest Monthly Percentage Of Positive Samples | None set | None detected |
+By source (2)— Distribution System Highest Monthly Percentage Of Positive Samples, Distribution System Range % Positive
| |||
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0–1.47 %RangeDistribution System Range % Positive | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Distribution System Range % Positive, Distribution System Highest Monthly Percentage Of Positive Samples
| |||
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0.4AverageGroundwater | 5MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 2.9AverageGroundwater | 15MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 2.5AverageGroundwater | 20MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Bellflower - Somerset Mwc — Bellflower, Ca, CA's water
+Is Bellflower - Somerset Mwc — Bellflower, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2022?
The 2022 Consumer Confidence Report for the Bellflower - Somerset Mwc — Bellflower, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: PFOS. 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 Bellflower - Somerset Mwc — Bellflower, Ca, CA tap water?
18 contaminants were measured in Bellflower - Somerset Mwc — Bellflower, Ca, CA's 2022 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, radionuclides, and disinfection byproducts. 8 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 Bellflower - Somerset Mwc — Bellflower, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Bellflower - Somerset Mwc — Bellflower, Ca, CA's 2022 report sits at or above the federal limit: PFOS (28.8× 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 Bellflower - Somerset Mwc — Bellflower, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2022 report is PFOS, at 28.8× the federal threshold. It belongs to the pfas ("forever chemicals") family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Bellflower - Somerset Mwc — Bellflower, 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 Bellflower - Somerset Mwc — Bellflower, 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.