Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Big Bear City Csd — Big Bear City, Ca, CA tap water
37 contaminants were measured in the Big Bear City Csd — Big Bear City, 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
- 37
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid
- Service area
- CA
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPerfluorohexanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 11.75 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | 3 ng/LNL | At or above the limit |
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | 3.52 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | 6.5 ng/LNL | Approaching the limit |
| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | 0 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | 5.1 ng/LNL | None detected |
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 1 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 0.5 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.85 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 1 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 1.2 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 9.7 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 28 mg/LAverageSystem-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. | 1.82 pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | 0 pCi/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0.06 pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | 0.019 pCi/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 4.3 pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | 0.43 pCi/LMCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.11 NTUAverageSystem-wide | 1 NTUMCL | Within the limit |
| ColorA measure of visible tint in the water. | 1.9AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 202 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | 1AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.8AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 453AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 256 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.108 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 0.3 mg/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.374 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 0.2 ug/LMCLG | Within the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 0.004 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0 mg/LRangeof Values Detected | 2 mg/LMCLG | None detected |
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 0 ug/LRangeof Values Detected | None set | None detected |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 8.6 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 41 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 0.78 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 0.2 ug/LPublic health goal | Detected — no federal limit |
| IronA naturally occurring metal common in groundwater. | 15 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 21 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 1.8 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 23.8 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Vanadium | 4.1 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0Rangeof Values Detected | 0MCLG | None detected |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0 ug/LRangeof Values Detected | None set | None detected |
| Dichloroethane 12 | 0 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Trichloroethane 111 | 0 ug/LRangeof Values Detected | None set | None detected |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dichlorodifluoromethane | 0 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| TrichloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (TCE) used in metal degreasing. | 0 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 0.8 ug/LMCLG | None detected |
People also ask about Big Bear City Csd — Big Bear City, Ca, CA's water
+Is Big Bear City Csd — Big Bear City, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Big Bear City Csd — Big Bear City, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid. 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 Big Bear City Csd — Big Bear City, Ca, CA tap water?
37 contaminants were measured in Big Bear City Csd — Big Bear City, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and inorganic chemicals. 17 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 Big Bear City Csd — Big Bear City, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Big Bear City Csd — Big Bear City, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (1.2× 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 Big Bear City Csd — Big Bear City, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid, at 1.2× the federal threshold. It belongs to the pfas ("forever chemicals") family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Big Bear City Csd — Big Bear City, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: PFOS. 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 Big Bear City Csd — Big Bear City, 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 Big Bear City Csd — Big Bear City, 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.