Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station — China Lake, Ca, CA tap water
12 contaminants were measured in the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station — China Lake, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 2 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 12
- Over federal limit
- 2
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid
- Service area
- CA
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPerfluorohexanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 10 ng/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| Perfluorononanoic acidPerfluorononanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 10 ng/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 4.2 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 8.8 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 1.6 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 17 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 1.43 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the 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. | 16.6 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 0.7 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 1 pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | 5 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.52 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 1.2 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
People also ask about China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station — China Lake, Ca, CA's water
+Is China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station — China Lake, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station — China Lake, Ca, CA water utility lists 2 contaminants at or above the federal limit: Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid and Perfluorononanoic acid. 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 China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station — China Lake, Ca, CA tap water?
12 contaminants were measured in China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station — China Lake, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfection byproducts, and inorganic chemicals. 4 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 China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station — China Lake, Ca, CA tap water?
2 contaminants in China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station — China Lake, Ca, CA's 2023 report sit at or above the federal limit: Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (1.0× the limit); Perfluorononanoic acid (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 China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station — China Lake, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid, at 1.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the pfas ("forever chemicals") family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station — China Lake, 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 China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station — China Lake, 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.