Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Fallbrook Pud — Fallbrook, Ca, CA tap water
47 contaminants were measured in the Fallbrook Pud — Fallbrook, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 47
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Service area
- CA
state-level CCR
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 51 ug/LAverageDistribution System | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Distribution System, MWD Distribution
| |||
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 17.1 ug/LAverageDistribution System | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— MWD Distribution, Distribution System
| |||
| BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. | 1.5 ug/LAverageMWD Distribution | None set | Within the limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 2.5 mg/LAverageMWD Distribution | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Distribution System, MWD Distribution
| |||
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.7 mg/LAverageLake Skinner | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Distribution System, Lake Skinner, Santa Margarita
| |||
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.59 mg/LAverageDistribution System | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Distribution System, Santa Margarita, Lake Skinner
| |||
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 7.8 ug/LAverageDistribution System | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Santa Margarita, Distribution System, Lake Skinner
| |||
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 1.2 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 55 ug/LAverageDistribution System | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Distribution System, Santa Margarita, Lake Skinner
| |||
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 8 ug/LAverageDistribution System | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Distribution System, Lake Skinner, Santa Margarita
| |||
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | Not detected ug/LAverageSanta Margarita | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Santa Margarita, Distribution System, Lake Skinner
| |||
| Chromium, TotalTotal chromium — the sum of all chromium forms, from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected mg/LAverageDistribution System | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Santa Margarita, Distribution System, Lake Skinner
| |||
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 74 ug/LAverageLake Skinner | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Lake Skinner, Distribution System, Santa Margarita
| |||
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0AverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid, a chlorinated PFAS compound. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| 4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)ADONA, a newer-generation PFAS replacement compound. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| 4:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)4:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| 8:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)8:2 fluorotelomer sulfonic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| 9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid, a chlorinated PFAS compound. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acidHFPO-DA ('GenX chemicals'), a newer-generation PFAS replacement compound. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acidNonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (PFEESA)Perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)Perfluorodecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)Perfluorododecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acidPerfluoroheptanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPerfluorohexanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorohexanoic acidPerfluorohexanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorononanoic acidPerfluorononanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoropentanoic acidPerfluoropentanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTeDA)Perfluorotetradecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)Perfluorotridecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)Perfluoroundecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
+By source (3)— Santa Margarita, Lake Skinner, Distribution System
| |||
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | Not detected ng/LAverageDistribution System | 4 ng/LMCL | None detected |
+By source (3)— Distribution System, Santa Margarita, Lake Skinner
| |||
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | Not detected pCi/LAverageLake Skinner | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 2 pCi/LAverageLake Skinner | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 2 pCi/LAverageLake Skinner | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Source: Fallbrook Pud — Fallbrook, Ca, CA's 2023 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 Fallbrook Pud — Fallbrook, Ca, CA's water
+Is Fallbrook Pud — Fallbrook, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
Every one of the 47 contaminants measured in Fallbrook Pud — Fallbrook, 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 Fallbrook Pud — Fallbrook, Ca, CA tap water?
47 contaminants were measured in Fallbrook Pud — Fallbrook, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning pfas ("forever chemicals"), metals, 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 Fallbrook Pud — Fallbrook, 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 Fallbrook Pud — Fallbrook, 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.
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