Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Camarillo Water Dept — Camarillo, Ca, CA tap water
30 contaminants were measured in the Camarillo Water Dept — Camarillo, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 30
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Service area
- CA
state-level CCR
Approaching the limit (≥ 80%)
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 1.9–66 ug/LRangeCity of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter | None set | Approaching the limit |
| BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. | 0–5.4 ug/LRangePurchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water
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| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 0–19 ug/LRangeCity of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter | None set | Within the limit |
| ChlorateA byproduct that can form during disinfection, especially when hypochlorite solutions degrade. | 71 ug/LReported levelPurchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water
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Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 2.3 pCi/LRangeCity of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter | 5 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— City of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter, Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water
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| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0.7–5.5 pCi/LRangeCity of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— City of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water, Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant
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| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 5.4–5.6 pCi/LRangePurchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water, Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant
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| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 4.4–4.6 pCi/LRangeCity of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— City of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter, Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water
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Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 2–4 ug/LRangePurchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water, City of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter, Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant
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| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0–6.8 ug/LRangeCity of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— City of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water, Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant
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| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.11 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 1.1 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.038–0.054 mg/LRangeCity of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— City of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water, Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant
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| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 0.052–0.091 mg/LRangePurchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant, City of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water
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| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 0.24–0.72 mg/LRangeCity of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— City of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water, Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant
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| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 22–99.5 mg/LRangeCity of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— City of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter, Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water
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| LithiumA naturally occurring element found in some groundwater. | 0–37 ug/LRangeCity of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 5.62–25.7 mg/LRangeCity of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— City of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water, Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant
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| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 0–55 ug/LRangeCity of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— City of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water, Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant
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| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 4.9–5.8 mg/LRangeCity of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— City of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water, Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant
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| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 90–200 mg/LRangeCity of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— City of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water, Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant
| |||
| Vanadium | 3.9 ug/LReported levelPurchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant, City of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water
| |||
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 1.19–1.54 mg/LRangeCity of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter | None set | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.18–0.31 mg/LRangeCity of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.5 mg/LReported levelPurchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant, City of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water
| |||
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 210–240 mg/LRangeCity of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— City of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water, Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant
| |||
| Bicarbonate | 250–290 mg/LRangeCity of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 78–354 mg/LRangeCity of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— City of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water, Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant
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| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 8.2–8.3 %RangePurchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water, City of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter
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| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 2.6–2.8 mg/LRangePurchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water, Purchased Water from Calleguas MWD Jensen Plant, City of Camarillo Well Water Including the Desalter
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Source: Camarillo Water Dept — Camarillo, Ca, CA's 2023 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 Camarillo Water Dept — Camarillo, Ca, CA's water
+Is Camarillo Water Dept — Camarillo, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
Every one of the 30 contaminants measured in Camarillo Water Dept — Camarillo, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report is below its federal limit. "Safe" under the EPA's drinking-water standards is health-based, not aesthetic — but by those standards, no measured contaminant in this report exceeds its enforceable threshold. Individual health concerns (e.g. immunocompromised, infant, pregnancy) may warrant additional filtering regardless of compliance.
+What contaminants are in Camarillo Water Dept — Camarillo, Ca, CA tap water?
30 contaminants were measured in Camarillo Water Dept — Camarillo, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and disinfection byproducts. 7 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Are any contaminants in Camarillo Water Dept — Camarillo, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: TTHM. 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 Camarillo Water Dept — Camarillo, 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 Camarillo Water Dept — Camarillo, 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.
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