Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Camrosa Water District — Camarillo, Ca, CA tap water
26 contaminants were measured in the Camrosa Water District — Camarillo, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 26
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Service area
- CA
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.67 NTUReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 94–101 mg/LRangeCalleguas Imported Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 455–540 mg/LRangePenny Well | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (7)— Penny Well, PV Well 2, GAC Plant +4 more
| |||
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 8.2–8.3RangeCalleguas Imported Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (7)— Calleguas Imported Water, Penny Well, Rmwtp +4 more
| |||
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 2–2.5 mg/LRangeCalleguas Imported Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 0–2.4 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 5.1–5.7 mg/LRangePenny Well | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (7)— Penny Well, GAC Plant, Woodcreek Well +4 more
| |||
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.6–1 mg/LRangeCalleguas Imported Water | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (7)— Calleguas Imported Water, PV Well 2, Woodcreek Well +4 more
| |||
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. | 0–5.4 ug/LRangeCalleguas Imported Water | None set | Within the limit |
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 13–36 ug/LRangeCalleguas Imported Water | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 6–22 ug/LRangeCalleguas Imported Water | None set | Within the limit |
| ChlorateA byproduct that can form during disinfection, especially when hypochlorite solutions degrade. | 71–71 ug/LRangeCalleguas Imported Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 5 ug/LReported levelTierra Rejada Well | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (7)— Tierra Rejada Well, Woodcreek Well, GAC Plant +4 more
| |||
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.22 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 6–6 ug/LRangeWoodcreek Well | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (7)— Woodcreek Well, Penny Well, Calleguas Imported Water +4 more
| |||
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 0.052–0.091 mg/LRangeCalleguas Imported Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (7)— Calleguas Imported Water, GAC Plant, Rmwtp +4 more
| |||
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 0.17–0.17 mg/LRangeCalleguas Imported Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 38–39 mg/LRangeCalleguas Imported Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 14 ug/LReported levelGAC Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (6)— GAC Plant, Tierra Rejada Well, PV Well 2 +3 more
| |||
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 2.6–2.6 mg/LRangeCalleguas Imported Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 88 mg/LReported levelGAC Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (7)— GAC Plant, PV Well 2, Penny Well +4 more
| |||
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 3.58–3.58 pCi/LRangeWoodcreek Well | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (4)— Woodcreek Well, Penny Well, Tierra Rejada Well +1 more
| |||
| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 0.108–0.112 pCi/LRangeCalleguas Imported Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 1.9–3 pCi/LRangeCalleguas Imported Water | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0.0017–0.0028 mg/LRangeCalleguas Imported Water | None set | Within the limit |
People also ask about Camrosa Water District — Camarillo, Ca, CA's water
+Is Camrosa Water District — Camarillo, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
Every one of the 26 contaminants measured in Camrosa Water District — 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 Camrosa Water District — Camarillo, Ca, CA tap water?
26 contaminants were measured in Camrosa Water District — Camarillo, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and disinfection byproducts. 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.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Camrosa Water District — 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 Camrosa Water District — 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.