Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Camarillo Water Dept, CA tap water
30 contaminants were measured in the Camarillo Water Dept, 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%)
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.
No federal drinking-water violations on record for this system.
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
| |||
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 2.3 pCi/LReported levelCity 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
| |||
| 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
| |||
| 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
| |||
| 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
| |||
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.11 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | 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 MWD Jensen Plant, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water
| |||
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.0 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 0.015 mg/LAction level | None detected |
| 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
| |||
| 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
| |||
| 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
| |||
| 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
| |||
| 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 MWD Jensen Plant, Purchased Water from Calleguas Locally Stored Surface Water
| |||
| 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
| |||
| 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
| |||
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.3–8.3 %RangeCity 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
| |||
| 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
| |||
Source: Camarillo Water Dept, 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, CA's water
+Is Camarillo Water Dept, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
Every one of the 30 contaminants measured in Camarillo Water Dept, 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, CA tap water?
30 contaminants were measured in Camarillo Water Dept, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and disinfection byproducts. 8 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, 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, 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, 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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