Drinking water quality · 2022
· Verified
What's in Box Springs Mutual Wc, CA tap water
24 contaminants were measured in the Box Springs Mutual Wc, 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
- 24
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Chromium, Total
- Service area
- CA
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 Sep 2004resolved
- Monitoring & reporting1 violation on record · most recent Sep 20251 open
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium, TotalTotal chromium — the sum of all chromium forms, from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 1.2 mg/LRangeWell #17 | None set | At or above the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.51 mg/LAverageBlended System | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Blended System, Well #17
| |||
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.0012 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 0.015 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 63 mg/LAverageBlended System | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Well #17, Blended System
| |||
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 6.3 mg/LAverageBlended System | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Well #17, Blended System
| |||
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.51 mg/LAverageBlended System | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Blended System, Well #17
| |||
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 124 mg/LAverageBlended System | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Well #17, Blended System
| |||
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 60 mg/LAverageBlended System | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Well #17, Blended System
| |||
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPerfluorohexanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 4.3 ng/LAverageBlended System | 3 ng/LNL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Well #17, Blended System
| |||
| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | Not detected ng/LAverageWestern | 5.1 ng/LNL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Well #17, Blended System
| |||
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | Not detected ng/LAverageWestern | 6.5 ng/LNL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Well #17, Blended System
| |||
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LAverageWestern | 0.5 ng/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Well #17, Blended System
| |||
| Perfluoroheptanoic acidPerfluoroheptanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LAverageWestern | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Well #17, Blended System
| |||
| Perfluorohexanoic acidPerfluorohexanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 4.6 ng/LAverageBlended System | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Well #17, Blended System
| |||
| Perfluoropentanoic acidPerfluoropentanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 4.2 ng/LAverageBlended System | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Well #17, Blended System
| |||
| PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LAverageWestern | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Blended System, Well #17
| |||
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 3.1 pCi/LAverageBlended System | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Well #17, Blended System
| |||
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 1.3 pCi/LAverageWestern | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Well #17, Blended System
| |||
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.19 NTUAverageBlended System | 1 NTUMCL | Within the limit |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 216 mg/LAverageBlended System | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Well #17, Blended System
| |||
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 8.4AverageWestern | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Blended System, Well #17
| |||
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 682AverageBlended System | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Well #17, Blended System
| |||
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 457 mg/LAverageBlended System | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Well #17, Blended System
| |||
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 0.46 mg/LAverageBlended System | None set | Within the limit |
People also ask about Box Springs Mutual Wc, CA's water
+Is Box Springs Mutual Wc, CA tap water safe to drink in 2022?
The 2022 Consumer Confidence Report for the Box Springs Mutual Wc, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Chromium, Total. 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 Box Springs Mutual Wc, CA tap water?
24 contaminants were measured in Box Springs Mutual Wc, CA's 2022 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning pfas ("forever chemicals"), physical & aggregate, and inorganic chemicals. 10 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 Box Springs Mutual Wc, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Box Springs Mutual Wc, CA's 2022 report sits at or above the federal limit: Chromium, Total (12.0× 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 Box Springs Mutual Wc, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2022 report is Chromium, Total, at 12.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Box Springs Mutual Wc, 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 Box Springs Mutual Wc, 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.