Drinking water quality · 2020
· Verified
What's in Covina Irrigating Co. — West Covina, Ca, CA tap water
64 contaminants were measured in the Covina Irrigating Co. — West Covina, Ca, CA water system's 2020 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2020
- Contaminants measured
- 64
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Service area
- CA
state-level CCR
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 3 mg/LAverageSurface Water | None set | Within the limit |
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| Chlorine Free | 1.4 mg/LAverageGround Water | None set | Within the limit |
| Chlordane | Not detected ng/LAverageSurface Water | None set | None detected |
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| Chromium | Not detected ug/LAverageSurface Water | None set | None detected |
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| Dehp | 0RangeSurface Water | None set | None detected |
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| Diquat | Not detected ug/LAverageSurface Water | None set | None detected |
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| Radium 226 228 | Not detected pCi/LRangeGround Water | 5 pCi/LMCL | None detected |
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Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 3.9 mg/LAverageGround Water | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
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| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.31 mg/LAverageGround Water | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
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| Asbestos | Not detected MFLAverageGround Water | 7 MFLMCL | None detected |
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| Cyanide | Not detected ug/LAverageGround Water | None set | None detected |
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| NitriteA compound from fertilizer runoff, sewage, and erosion of natural deposits. | Not detected mg/LRangeGround Water | 1 mg/LMCL | None detected |
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| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 83 mg/LAverageSurface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
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| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 54 mg/LAverageSurface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
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Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 3.2 ug/LAverageGround Water | None set | Within the limit |
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| Antimony | Not detected ug/LRangeGround Water | None set | None detected |
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| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LAverageGround Water | None set | Within the limit |
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| Beryllium | Not detected ug/LRangeSurface Water | None set | None detected |
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| Cadmium | Not detected ug/LRangeGround Water | None set | None detected |
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| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | Not detected ug/LAverageGround Water | 0.02 ug/LPublic health goal | None detected |
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| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | Not detected ug/LAverageSurface Water | None set | None detected |
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| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/LAverageGround Water | None set | None detected |
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| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | Not detected ug/LAverageGround Water | None set | None detected |
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| MercuryA toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff. | Not detected ug/LAverageSurface Water | None set | None detected |
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| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LAverageSurface Water | None set | None detected |
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| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LAverageGround Water | None set | None detected |
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| Strontium | Not detected pCi/LRangeSurface Water | None set | None detected |
| Thallium | Not detected ug/LAverageSurface Water | None set | None detected |
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| Vanadium | Not detected ug/LRangeSurface Water | 50 ug/LNL | None detected |
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| ZincA naturally occurring metal that can also enter water from corroding pipes. | Not detected mg/LAverageSurface Water | None set | None detected |
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| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 82 ug/LAverageSurface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
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| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 190 ug/LAverageSurface Water | 1 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Surface Water, Ground Water
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| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 51 mg/LAverageGround Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
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| IronA naturally occurring metal common in groundwater. | Not detected ug/LAverageGround Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
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| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 9.6 mg/LAverageGround Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
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| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 3.4 mg/LAverageGround Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
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| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 64 mg/LAverageSurface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
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Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 23 ug/LAverageSurface Water | None set | Within the limit |
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| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 9.4 ug/LAverageSurface Water | None set | Within the limit |
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| NDMA | Not detected ng/LRangeGround Water | 10 ng/LNL | None detected |
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| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | Not detected ug/LAverageGround Water | None set | None detected |
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Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 3.3 pCi/LAverageSurface Water | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Surface Water, Ground Water
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| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | Not detected pCi/LRangeSurface Water | None set | None detected |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 2.5 pCi/LAverageSurface Water | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
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Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.09 NTUAverageSurface Water | 1 NTUMCL | Within the limit |
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| ColorA measure of visible tint in the water. | Not detectedRangeSurface Water | None set | None detected |
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| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | Not detectedRangeGround Water | None set | None detected |
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| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 165 mg/LAverageGround Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
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| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 165 mg/LAverageGround Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Ground Water, Surface Water
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| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 8.1AverageSurface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
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| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 545 uS/cmAverageSurface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
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| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 2 mg/LAverageSurface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
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| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 305 mg/LAverageGround Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
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Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | Not detectedAverageSurface Water | None set | None detected |
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PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFAS | Not detected ng/LAverageGround Water | None set | None detected |
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| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | Not detected ng/LAverageSurface Water | 4 ng/LMCL | Within the limit |
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| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | Not detected ng/LAverageSurface Water | 4 ng/LMCL | Within the limit |
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VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,3-TCP | Not detected ng/LRangeSurface Water | None set | None detected |
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| AtrazineA widely used agricultural herbicide that reaches water through runoff. | Not detected ug/LAverageSurface Water | 0.15 ug/LPublic health goal | None detected |
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| Dichlorodifluoromethane | Not detected ug/LAverageGround Water | 1 ug/LNL | None detected |
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| MTBE | Not detected ug/LAverageSurface Water | None set | None detected |
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| Simazine | Not detected ug/LRangeGround Water | None set | None detected |
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| TetrachloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (PCE) used in dry cleaning and degreasing. | Not detected ug/LAverageSurface Water | 5 ug/LMCL | None detected |
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| TrichloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (TCE) used in metal degreasing. | Not detected ug/LRangeGround Water | 5 ug/LMCL | None detected |
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Source: Covina Irrigating Co. — West Covina, Ca, CA's 2020 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required to publish. The numbers on this page are the utility's own. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
People also ask about Covina Irrigating Co. — West Covina, Ca, CA's water
+Is Covina Irrigating Co. — West Covina, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2020?
Every one of the 64 contaminants measured in Covina Irrigating Co. — West Covina, Ca, CA's 2020 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 Covina Irrigating Co. — West Covina, Ca, CA tap water?
64 contaminants were measured in Covina Irrigating Co. — West Covina, Ca, CA's 2020 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and inorganic chemicals. 18 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 Covina Irrigating Co. — West Covina, 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 Covina Irrigating Co. — West Covina, 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.
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