Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Camp Pendleton (south) — Camp Pendleton, Ca, CA tap water
17 contaminants were measured in the Camp Pendleton (south) — Camp Pendleton, 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
- 17
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- Gross Alpha
- Service area
- CA
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0–21.7 pCi/LReported levelWater System Southern | 15 pCi/LMCL | At or above the limit |
+By source (2)— Water System Southern, Water System Northern
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| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 0–15 pCi/LReported levelWater System Southern | 20 pCi/LMCL | 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. | 5.9–72 ug/LReported levelWater System Southern | None set | Approaching the limit |
+By source (2)— Water System Southern, Water System Northern
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| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 0–15 ug/LReported levelWater System Northern | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Water System Northern, Water System Southern
| |||
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | 0–2.4 ng/LReported levelWater System Northern | 6.5 ng/LNL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Water System Northern, Water System Southern
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| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0–7.1 ng/LReported levelWater System Southern | 3 ng/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Water System Southern, Water System Northern
| |||
| PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0–3.7 ng/LReported levelWater System Southern | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Water System Southern, Water System Northern
| |||
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 1.54–2.2 mg/LReported levelWater System Southern | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Water System Southern, Water System Northern
| |||
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.41 mg/LReported levelWater System Northern | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Water System Northern, Water System Southern
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| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0–2.1 ug/LReported levelWater System Southern | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Water System Southern, Water System Northern
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| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 28–68 ug/LReported levelWater System Southern | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Water System Southern, Water System Northern
| |||
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0 ug/LReported levelWater System Southern | None set | None detected |
+By source (2)— Water System Southern, Water System Northern
| |||
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 0–2.7 ug/LReported levelWater System Southern | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Water System Southern, Water System Northern
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| LithiumA naturally occurring element found in some groundwater. | 0–36.9 ug/LReported levelWater System Southern | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0–2.2 mg/LReported levelWater System Southern | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Water System Southern, Water System Northern
| |||
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.12–0.85 mg/LReported levelWater System Southern | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Water System Southern, Water System Northern
| |||
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | Not detectedReported levelWater System Southern | None set | None detected |
+By source (2)— Water System Southern, Water System Northern
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People also ask about Camp Pendleton (south) — Camp Pendleton, Ca, CA's water
+Is Camp Pendleton (south) — Camp Pendleton, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Camp Pendleton (south) — Camp Pendleton, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Gross Alpha. 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 Camp Pendleton (south) — Camp Pendleton, Ca, CA tap water?
17 contaminants were measured in Camp Pendleton (south) — Camp Pendleton, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, pfas ("forever chemicals"), 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.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Camp Pendleton (south) — Camp Pendleton, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Camp Pendleton (south) — Camp Pendleton, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Gross Alpha (1.4× 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 Camp Pendleton (south) — Camp Pendleton, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Gross Alpha, at 1.4× the federal threshold. It belongs to the radionuclides family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Camp Pendleton (south) — Camp Pendleton, 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 Camp Pendleton (south) — Camp Pendleton, 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 Camp Pendleton (south) — Camp Pendleton, 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.