Drinking water quality · 2022
· Verified
What's in Chuckawalla Valley State Prison — Blythe, Ca, CA tap water
12 contaminants were measured in the Chuckawalla Valley State Prison — Blythe, Ca, CA water system's 2022 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2022
- Contaminants measured
- 12
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Arsenic
- Service area
- CA
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0–17 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 5.3 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 1 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.068 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0–1.2 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 240–490 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 240–520 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0.6–0.91 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | 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. | 0–5.2 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 1000Reported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 0–880 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Chuckawalla Valley State Prison — Blythe, Ca, CA's water
+Is Chuckawalla Valley State Prison — Blythe, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2022?
The 2022 Consumer Confidence Report for the Chuckawalla Valley State Prison — Blythe, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Arsenic. 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 Chuckawalla Valley State Prison — Blythe, Ca, CA tap water?
12 contaminants were measured in Chuckawalla Valley State Prison — Blythe, Ca, CA's 2022 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, inorganic chemicals, and disinfection byproducts. 2 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 Chuckawalla Valley State Prison — Blythe, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Chuckawalla Valley State Prison — Blythe, Ca, CA's 2022 report sits at or above the federal limit: Arsenic (1.7× 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 Chuckawalla Valley State Prison — Blythe, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2022 report is Arsenic, at 1.7× 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 Chuckawalla Valley State Prison — Blythe, Ca, CA's 2022 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 Chuckawalla Valley State Prison — Blythe, 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 2022 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.