Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in Cabazon Water District — Cabazon, Ca, CA tap water
22 contaminants were measured in the Cabazon Water District — Cabazon, 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
- 22
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Turbidity
- Service area
- CA
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0–1.1 NTUReported levelCabazon Water District Wells | 1 NTUMCL | At or above the limit |
| Bicarbonate | 170–200 mg/LReported levelCabazon Water District Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 170–200 mg/LReported levelCabazon Water District Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.8–8.1Reported levelCabazon Water District Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 360–430 uS/cmReported levelCabazon Water District Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 220–270 mg/LReported levelCabazon Water District Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0.59–1.85 mg/LReported levelCabazon Water District Wells | None set | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0–4.08 pCi/LReported levelCabazon Water District Wells | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0–1.2 pCi/LReported levelCabazon Water District Wells | None set | Within the limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 0.739–2.3 pCi/LReported levelCabazon Water District Wells | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 1.4–2.7 mg/LReported levelCabazon Water District Wells | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.37–0.77 mg/LReported levelCabazon Water District Wells | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 7.4–12 mg/LReported levelCabazon Water District Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 17–22 mg/LReported levelCabazon Water District Wells | None set | Detected — no federal 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. | 0–11 ug/LReported levelCabazon Water District Wells | None set | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 130 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1300 ug/LAction level | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 1.2 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 49–60 mg/LReported levelCabazon Water District Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 12–13 mg/LReported levelCabazon Water District Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 13–27 mg/LReported levelCabazon Water District Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 0–3.6 ug/LReported levelCabazon Water District Wells | None set | Within the limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0Reported levelCabazon Water District Wells | None set | None detected |
People also ask about Cabazon Water District — Cabazon, Ca, CA's water
+Is Cabazon Water District — Cabazon, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Cabazon Water District — Cabazon, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Turbidity. 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 Cabazon Water District — Cabazon, Ca, CA tap water?
22 contaminants were measured in Cabazon Water District — Cabazon, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning physical & aggregate, metals, and inorganic chemicals. 6 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 Cabazon Water District — Cabazon, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Cabazon Water District — Cabazon, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Turbidity (1.1× 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 Cabazon Water District — Cabazon, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Turbidity, at 1.1× the federal threshold. It belongs to the physical & aggregate family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Cabazon Water District — Cabazon, 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 Cabazon Water District — Cabazon, 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.