Drinking water quality · 2021
· Verified
What's in Beverly Hills-city, Water Dept. — Beverly Hills, Ca, CA tap water
47 contaminants were measured in the Beverly Hills-city, Water Dept. — Beverly Hills, Ca, CA water system's 2021 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 2 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2021
- Contaminants measured
- 47
- Over federal limit
- 2
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Bromate
- Service area
- CA
1.5× the limit
state-level CCR
At or above the federal limit
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.
- Maximum contaminant level exceededHealth-based1 violation on record · most recent Dec 2012resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. | 0–15 ug/LReported levelJensen Plant | None set | At or above the limit |
+By source (2)— Jensen Plant, Weymouth Plant
| |||
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 6–80 ug/LReported levelJensen Plant | None set | At or above the limit |
+By source (4)— Jensen Plant, Weymouth Plant, Distribution System +1 more
| |||
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 7.6–31 ug/LReported levelDistribution System | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Distribution System, Jensen Plant, Weymouth Plant
| |||
| BromodichloromethaneA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 2.3Reported levelBeverly Hills Plant | 0.06Public health goal | Detected — no federal limit |
| BromoformA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 5.5Reported levelBeverly Hills Plant | 0.5Public health goal | Detected — no federal limit |
| ChlorateA byproduct that can form during disinfection, especially when hypochlorite solutions degrade. | 243 ug/LReported levelJensen Plant | 800 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Jensen Plant, Weymouth Plant
| |||
| ChloroformA trihalomethane formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water. | 0.84Reported levelBeverly Hills Plant | 0.4Public health goal | Detected — no federal limit |
| DibromochloromethaneA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 4.9Reported levelBeverly Hills Plant | 0.1Public health goal | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 0.56–2.8 mg/LReported levelDistribution System | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 2.26 pCi/LReported levelBeverly Hills Plant | 5 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Beverly Hills Plant, Weymouth Plant, Jensen Plant
| |||
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 1.5 pCi/LReported levelBeverly Hills Plant | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Beverly Hills Plant, Weymouth Plant, Jensen Plant
| |||
| RadonA naturally occurring radioactive gas that can dissolve into groundwater. | Not detected pCi/LReported levelJensen Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (2)— Jensen Plant, Weymouth Plant
| |||
| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 4–7 pCi/LReported levelWeymouth Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Weymouth Plant, Jensen Plant, Beverly Hills Plant
| |||
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 0–3 pCi/LReported levelJensen Plant | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Jensen Plant, Weymouth Plant, Beverly Hills Plant
| |||
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 3.9 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 2.4 ug/LReported levelJensen Plant | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Jensen Plant, Beverly Hills Plant, Weymouth Plant
| |||
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 240 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (4)— Number of Samples Collected, Beverly Hills Plant, Weymouth Plant +1 more
| |||
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 107 ug/LReported levelWeymouth Plant | 2000 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Weymouth Plant, Beverly Hills Plant, Jensen Plant
| |||
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 58–240 ug/LReported levelWeymouth Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Weymouth Plant, Jensen Plant, Beverly Hills Plant
| |||
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 220 ug/LReported levelJensen Plant | 1 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Jensen Plant, Weymouth Plant
| |||
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 68–71 mg/LReported levelWeymouth Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Weymouth Plant, Jensen Plant, Beverly Hills Plant
| |||
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 0.24 ug/LReported levelBeverly Hills Plant | 0.02 ug/LPublic health goal | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Beverly Hills Plant, Jensen Plant, Weymouth Plant
| |||
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 25–26 mg/LReported levelWeymouth Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Weymouth Plant, Beverly Hills Plant, Jensen Plant
| |||
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 0.67–1.3 ug/LReported levelDistribution System | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 4.5–4.8 mg/LReported levelWeymouth Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Weymouth Plant, Beverly Hills Plant, Jensen Plant
| |||
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 98–103 mg/LReported levelWeymouth Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Weymouth Plant, Beverly Hills Plant, Jensen Plant
| |||
| Strontium | 0.53 pCi/LReported levelBeverly Hills Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Beverly Hills Plant, Jensen Plant, Weymouth Plant
| |||
| Vanadium | 6.2 ug/LReported levelJensen Plant | 50 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Jensen Plant, Weymouth Plant
| |||
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.7–1 mg/LReported levelDistribution System | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (4)— Distribution System, Beverly Hills Plant, Jensen Plant +1 more
| |||
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.9 mg/LReported levelJensen Plant | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Jensen Plant, Beverly Hills Plant, Weymouth Plant
| |||
| NitriteA compound from fertilizer runoff, sewage, and erosion of natural deposits. | Not detected mg/LReported levelDistribution System | 1 mg/LMCL | None detected |
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 57–180 mg/LReported levelBeverly Hills Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Beverly Hills Plant, Weymouth Plant, Jensen Plant
| |||
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 212–232 mg/LReported levelWeymouth Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Weymouth Plant, Jensen Plant, Beverly Hills Plant
| |||
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.25 NTUReported levelBeverly Hills Plant | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Beverly Hills Plant, Jensen Plant, Weymouth Plant
| |||
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 0–180 mg/LReported levelBeverly Hills Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Beverly Hills Plant, Weymouth Plant, Jensen Plant
| |||
| ColorA measure of visible tint in the water. | 1Reported levelJensen Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Jensen Plant, Weymouth Plant, Beverly Hills Plant
| |||
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 277–281 mg/LReported levelWeymouth Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Weymouth Plant, Beverly Hills Plant, Jensen Plant
| |||
| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | 0–4Reported levelBeverly Hills Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Beverly Hills Plant, Jensen Plant, Weymouth Plant
| |||
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 6.7–8.4Reported levelBeverly Hills Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Beverly Hills Plant, Jensen Plant, Weymouth Plant
| |||
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 964–1020Reported levelWeymouth Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Weymouth Plant, Beverly Hills Plant, Jensen Plant
| |||
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 1.7–2.6 mg/LReported levelWeymouth Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Weymouth Plant, Jensen Plant
| |||
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 632–643 mg/LReported levelWeymouth Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Weymouth Plant, Beverly Hills Plant, Jensen Plant
| |||
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cryptosporidium | Not detectedReported levelJensen Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (3)— Jensen Plant, Beverly Hills Plant, Weymouth Plant
| |||
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0Reported levelWeymouth Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (3)— Weymouth Plant, Beverly Hills Plant, Distribution System
| |||
| Giardia lamblia | Not detectedReported levelJensen Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (3)— Jensen Plant, Weymouth Plant, Beverly Hills Plant
| |||
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0 %Reported levelWeymouth Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (3)— Weymouth Plant, Jensen Plant, Beverly Hills Plant
| |||
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluoropentanoic acidPerfluoropentanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 2 ng/LReported levelWeymouth Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Weymouth Plant, Jensen Plant, Beverly Hills Plant
| |||
Source: Beverly Hills-city, Water Dept. — Beverly Hills, Ca, CA's 2021 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 Beverly Hills-city, Water Dept. — Beverly Hills, Ca, CA's water
+Is Beverly Hills-city, Water Dept. — Beverly Hills, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2021?
The 2021 Consumer Confidence Report for the Beverly Hills-city, Water Dept. — Beverly Hills, Ca, CA water utility lists 2 contaminants at or above the federal limit: Bromate and TTHM. 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 Beverly Hills-city, Water Dept. — Beverly Hills, Ca, CA tap water?
47 contaminants were measured in Beverly Hills-city, Water Dept. — Beverly Hills, Ca, CA's 2021 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and disinfection byproducts. 16 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 Beverly Hills-city, Water Dept. — Beverly Hills, Ca, CA tap water?
2 contaminants in Beverly Hills-city, Water Dept. — Beverly Hills, Ca, CA's 2021 report sit at or above the federal limit: Bromate (1.5× the limit); TTHM (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 Beverly Hills-city, Water Dept. — Beverly Hills, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2021 report is Bromate, at 1.5× the federal threshold. It belongs to the disinfection byproducts family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Beverly Hills-city, Water Dept. — Beverly Hills, Ca, CA's 2021 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 Beverly Hills-city, Water Dept. — Beverly Hills, 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 2021 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.
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