Drinking water quality · 2020
· Verified
What's in Camp Williams-resort Water — Manhattan Beach, Ca, CA tap water
22 contaminants were measured in the Camp Williams-resort Water — Manhattan Beach, Ca, CA water system's 2020 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2020
- Contaminants measured
- 22
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Antimony
- Service area
- CA
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony | 6 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| MercuryA toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff. | 1 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Thallium | 1 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Beryllium | 1 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 2 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Cadmium | 1 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Chromium, TotalTotal chromium — the sum of all chromium forms, from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 10 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 5 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | Not detected mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | None detected |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 50 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 10 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide | 100 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 1.8 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.42 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Asbestos | 0.2 MFLReported levelSystem-wide | 7 MFLMCL | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 4 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 1 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,3-TCP | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | 4 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 2021Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 2021Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Camp Williams-resort Water — Manhattan Beach, Ca, CA's water
+Is Camp Williams-resort Water — Manhattan Beach, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2020?
The 2020 Consumer Confidence Report for the Camp Williams-resort Water — Manhattan Beach, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Antimony. 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 Williams-resort Water — Manhattan Beach, Ca, CA tap water?
22 contaminants were measured in Camp Williams-resort Water — Manhattan Beach, Ca, CA's 2020 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, inorganic chemicals, and microbial. 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 Camp Williams-resort Water — Manhattan Beach, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Camp Williams-resort Water — Manhattan Beach, Ca, CA's 2020 report sits at or above the federal limit: Antimony (1.0× 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 Williams-resort Water — Manhattan Beach, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2020 report is Antimony, at 1.0× 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 Camp Williams-resort Water — Manhattan Beach, Ca, CA's 2020 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 Williams-resort Water — Manhattan Beach, 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 2020 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.