Drinking water quality · 2026
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What's in Buena Vista Migrant Center, CA tap water
22 contaminants were measured in the Buena Vista Migrant Center, CA water system's 2026 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2026
- Contaminants measured
- 22
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Chromium, Hexavalent
- Service area
- CA
Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
Buena Vista Migrant Center, CA's drinking water comes from ground water, drawn from 1 source.
Source
- WELL
Treatment
- WELL #1 PFAS TREATMENT PLANT
Distribution
Historical readings · EPA Six-Year Review (2012–2019)
9 historically-detected contaminants in Buena Vista Migrant Center, CA
Every U.S. public water system reports compliance-monitoring data to EPA. The Six-Year Review releases the 2012–2019 window as a single dataset — here's what your system reported, year by year. Values shown are the highest detection per analyte per year, compared to the federal MCL.
| Contaminant | Worst detection | EPA limit | Years (2012–2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
NITRATE worst: 2014 | 3.84 mg/L within | 10 mg/L | '12'13'14'15'18'19 |
NITRATE NITRITE worst: 2018 | 2.9 mg/L within | 10 mg/L | '18 |
CHROMIUM worst: 2014 | 0.013 mg/L within above national p90 | 0.1 mg/L | '14'18 |
ARSENIC worst: 2014 | 0.00079 mg/L within below national p90 | 0.01 mg/L | '14 |
FLUORIDE worst: 2018 | 0.21 mg/L within | 4 mg/L | '14'18 |
BARIUM worst: 2014 | 0.028 mg/L within below national p90 | 2 mg/L | '14'18 |
SELENIUM worst: 2018 | 0.00066 mg/L within | 0.05 mg/L | '18 |
COPPER worst: 2019 | 0.0032 mg/L below national p90 | — | '19 |
LEAD worst: 2014 | 0.0011 mg/L | — | '14 |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 19 UG/LAverageSource water | 10 UG/LMCL | At or above the limit |
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid, a chlorinated PFAS compound. | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| 4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)ADONA, a newer-generation PFAS replacement compound. | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| 4:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)4:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleSource water | None set | None detected |
| 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| 8:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)8:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| 9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid, a chlorinated PFAS compound. | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acidHFPO-DA ('GenX chemicals'), a newer-generation PFAS replacement compound. | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleSource water | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (PFEESA)Perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleSource water | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)Perfluorodecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)Perfluorododecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleSource water | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleSource water | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acidPerfluoroheptanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorononanoic acidPerfluorononanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleSource water | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleSource water | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)Perfluoroundecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorohexanoic acidPerfluorohexanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 2.5 NG/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Perfluoropentanoic acidPerfluoropentanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 2.7 NG/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 2.2 NG/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Buena Vista Migrant Center, CA's water
+Is Buena Vista Migrant Center, CA tap water safe to drink in 2026?
The 2026 Consumer Confidence Report for the Buena Vista Migrant Center, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Chromium, Hexavalent. 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 Buena Vista Migrant Center, CA tap water?
22 contaminants were measured in Buena Vista Migrant Center, CA's 2026 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning pfas ("forever chemicals"), inorganic chemicals, and metals. 2 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 Buena Vista Migrant Center, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Buena Vista Migrant Center, CA's 2026 report sits at or above the federal limit: Chromium, Hexavalent (1.9× 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 Buena Vista Migrant Center, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2026 report is Chromium, Hexavalent, at 1.9× 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 Buena Vista Migrant Center, CA's 2026 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 Buena Vista Migrant Center, 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 2026 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.