Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Foothill Municipal Water Dist. — La Canada Flintridge, Ca, CA tap water
128 contaminants were measured in the Foothill Municipal Water Dist. — La Canada Flintridge, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 128
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- Turbidity
- Service area
- CA
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.5–16 NTUReported levelJensen Plant | None set | At or above the limit |
+By source (13)— Jensen Plant, Mills Plant, Weymouth Plant +10 more
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| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 133–137 mg/LReported levelLake Havasu | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (12)— Lake Havasu, Skinner Plant, Weymouth Plant +9 more
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| ColorA measure of visible tint in the water. | 5–15Reported levelSilverwood Lake | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (7)— Silverwood Lake, Lake Skinner, Castaic Lake +4 more
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| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 293–319 mg/LReported levelLake Havasu | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (12)— Lake Havasu, Skinner Plant, Diemer Plant +9 more
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| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | 9Reported levelLake Skinner | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (7)— Lake Skinner, Diamond Valley Lake, Lake Havasu +4 more
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| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 8.7–8.8Reported levelMills Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (12)— Mills Plant, Skinner Plant, Diemer Plant +9 more
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| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 667–1080Reported levelDiemer Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (12)— Diemer Plant, Weymouth Plant, Lake Havasu +9 more
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| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 2.8–4.4 mg/LReported levelSilverwood Lake | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (12)— Silverwood Lake, Lake Mathews, Mills Plant +9 more
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| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 663–696 mg/LReported levelLake Mathews | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (12)— Lake Mathews, Lake Havasu, Diemer Plant +9 more
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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. | 18–74 ug/LReported levelWeymouth Effluent | None set | Approaching the limit |
+By source (2)— Weymouth Effluent, Fm-1
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| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 0–8.9 ug/LReported levelWeymouth Effluent | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Weymouth Effluent, Fm-1
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| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | 1.8 ug/LReported levelLake Havasu | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (12)— Lake Havasu, Skinner Plant, Diemer Plant +9 more
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Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 2–2.7 mg/LReported levelFm-1 | None set | Within the limit |
| Radium 226 228 | 0–1 pCi/LReported levelCastaic Lake | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (7)— Castaic Lake, Lake Skinner, Lake Havasu +4 more
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| Alachlor | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Mathews | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Mathews, Weymouth Plant, Diamond Valley Lake +9 more
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| Carbofuran | Not detected ug/LReported levelJensen Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Jensen Plant, Lake Perris, Diemer Plant +9 more
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| Carbon Tetrachloride | Not detected ng/LReported levelCastaic Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Castaic Lake, Lake Skinner, Diamond Valley Lake +9 more
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| Chlordane | Not detected ng/LReported levelCastaic Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Castaic Lake, Lake Havasu, Jensen Plant +9 more
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| Chlorobenzene | Not detected ug/LReported levelDiamond Valley Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Diamond Valley Lake, Castaic Lake, Mills Plant +9 more
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| Chromium | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Perris | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Perris, Diamond Valley Lake, Mills Plant +9 more
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| Cis Dichloroethylene 12 | Not detected ug/LReported levelDiemer Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Diemer Plant, Skinner Plant, Lake Mathews +9 more
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| Deha | Not detected ug/LReported levelSilverwood Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Silverwood Lake, Castaic Lake, Diemer Plant +9 more
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| Dehp | Not detected ug/LReported levelDiamond Valley Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Diamond Valley Lake, Weymouth Plant, Lake Perris +9 more
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| Dichloroethane 12 | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Perris | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Perris, Castaic Lake, Lake Skinner +9 more
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| Dichloroethylene 11 | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Mathews | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Mathews, Diamond Valley Lake, Diemer Plant +9 more
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| Dichloropropane 12 | Not detected ug/LReported levelSkinner Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Skinner Plant, Diemer Plant, Jensen Plant +9 more
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| Dinoseb | Not detected ug/LReported levelSkinner Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Skinner Plant, Jensen Plant, Lake Perris +9 more
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| Diquat | Not detected ug/LReported levelCastaic Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Castaic Lake, Diamond Valley Lake, Mills Plant +9 more
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| Edb | Not detected ng/LReported levelDiemer Plant | 5000000 ng/LMCL | None detected |
+By source (12)— Diemer Plant, Lake Mathews, Diamond Valley Lake +9 more
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| Endothall | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Skinner | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Skinner, Lake Perris, Lake Havasu +9 more
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| Endrin | Not detected ug/LReported levelSilverwood Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Silverwood Lake, Weymouth Plant, Castaic Lake +9 more
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| Glyphosate | Not detected ug/LReported levelDiemer Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Diemer Plant, Mills Plant, Silverwood Lake +9 more
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| Heptachlor | Not detected ng/LReported levelDiemer Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Diemer Plant, Lake Mathews, Skinner Plant +9 more
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| Heptachlor Epoxide | Not detected ng/LReported levelLake Perris | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Perris, Lake Mathews, Lake Havasu +9 more
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| Hexachlorobenzene | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Perris | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Perris, Jensen Plant, Silverwood Lake +9 more
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| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Not detected ug/LReported levelCastaic Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Castaic Lake, Lake Havasu, Weymouth Plant +9 more
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| Lindane | Not detected ng/LReported levelSilverwood Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Silverwood Lake, Lake Skinner, Lake Perris +9 more
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| Methoxychlor | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Mathews | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Mathews, Lake Perris, Castaic Lake +9 more
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| Oxamyl | Not detected ug/LReported levelJensen Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Jensen Plant, Lake Mathews, Lake Perris +9 more
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| Pcb Total | Not detected ng/LReported levelDiamond Valley Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Diamond Valley Lake, Lake Mathews, Weymouth Plant +9 more
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| Pentachlorophenol | Not detected ug/LReported levelJensen Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Jensen Plant, Lake Havasu, Castaic Lake +9 more
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| Picloram | Not detected ug/LReported levelMills Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Mills Plant, Diamond Valley Lake, Diemer Plant +9 more
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| Styrene | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Mathews | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Mathews, Weymouth Plant, Skinner Plant +9 more
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| Toxaphene | Not detected ug/LReported levelMills Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Mills Plant, Lake Skinner, Lake Havasu +9 more
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| Trans Dichloroethylene 12 | Not detected ug/LReported levelMills Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Mills Plant, Lake Mathews, Skinner Plant +9 more
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| Trichlorobenzene 124 | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Havasu | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Havasu, Lake Perris, Castaic Lake +9 more
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| Trichloroethane 111 | Not detected ug/LReported levelDiemer Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Diemer Plant, Weymouth Plant, Skinner Plant +9 more
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| Twofourd | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Perris | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Perris, Castaic Lake, Mills Plant +9 more
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| Vinyl Chloride | Not detected ng/LReported levelLake Havasu | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Havasu, Lake Skinner, Silverwood Lake +9 more
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| Xylenes Total | Not detected mg/LReported levelSkinner Plant | 10 mg/LMCL | None detected |
+By source (12)— Skinner Plant, Jensen Plant, Lake Perris +9 more
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Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0–6.2 pCi/LReported levelLake Havasu | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (7)— Lake Havasu, Diamond Valley Lake, Silverwood Lake +4 more
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| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0–1 pCi/LReported levelCastaic Lake | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (7)— Castaic Lake, Silverwood Lake, Diamond Valley Lake +4 more
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| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 0–5.8 pCi/LReported levelLake Havasu | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (7)— Lake Havasu, Lake Mathews, Lake Skinner +4 more
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| RadonA naturally occurring radioactive gas that can dissolve into groundwater. | 0–130 pCi/LReported levelLake Mathews | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (12)— Lake Mathews, Mills Plant, Lake Havasu +9 more
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| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 2.5–3.7 pCi/LReported levelCastaic Lake | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (7)— Castaic Lake, Lake Mathews, Lake Skinner +4 more
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Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 2 ug/LReported levelLake Mathews | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (12)— Lake Mathews, Lake Havasu, Diemer Plant +9 more
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| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 143 ug/LReported levelLake Havasu | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (12)— Lake Havasu, Lake Mathews, Weymouth Plant +9 more
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| Antimony | Not detected ug/LReported levelMills Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Mills Plant, Skinner Plant, Lake Perris +9 more
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| Beryllium | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Havasu | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Havasu, Weymouth Plant, Mills Plant +9 more
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| Cadmium | Not detected ug/LReported levelSilverwood Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Silverwood Lake, Skinner Plant, Diemer Plant +9 more
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| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | Not detected ug/LReported levelWeymouth Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Weymouth Plant, Jensen Plant, Skinner Plant +9 more
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| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | Not detected mg/LReported levelDiemer Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Diemer Plant, Lake Mathews, Silverwood Lake +9 more
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| IronA naturally occurring metal common in groundwater. | Not detected ug/LReported levelMills Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Mills Plant, Diemer Plant, Silverwood Lake +9 more
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| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/LReported levelJensen Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Jensen Plant, Mills Plant, Weymouth Plant +9 more
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| MercuryA toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff. | Not detected ug/LReported levelMills Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Mills Plant, Lake Skinner, Weymouth Plant +9 more
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| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Skinner | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Skinner, Mills Plant, Skinner Plant +9 more
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| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LReported levelDiemer Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Diemer Plant, Weymouth Plant, Skinner Plant +9 more
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| Strontium | Not detected pCi/LReported levelSilverwood Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (7)— Silverwood Lake, Lake Skinner, Castaic Lake +4 more
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| Thallium | Not detected ug/LReported levelSilverwood Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Silverwood Lake, Mills Plant, Weymouth Plant +9 more
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| Vanadium | Not detected ug/LReported levelDiemer Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Diemer Plant, Jensen Plant, Skinner Plant +9 more
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| ZincA naturally occurring metal that can also enter water from corroding pipes. | Not detected mg/LReported levelJensen Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Jensen Plant, Mills Plant, Lake Havasu +9 more
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| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 0–160 ug/LReported levelSkinner Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (12)— Skinner Plant, Weymouth Plant, Jensen Plant +9 more
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| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 190 ug/LReported levelJensen Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (12)— Jensen Plant, Castaic Lake, Lake Perris +9 more
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| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 76–81 mg/LReported levelLake Havasu | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (12)— Lake Havasu, Lake Mathews, Lake Skinner +9 more
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| LithiumA naturally occurring element found in some groundwater. | 36–51 ug/LReported levelWeymouth Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (12)— Weymouth Plant, Diemer Plant, Lake Mathews +9 more
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| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 28–29 mg/LReported levelLake Mathews | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (7)— Lake Mathews, Lake Havasu, Lake Skinner +4 more
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| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 21 ug/LReported levelSilverwood Lake | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (12)— Silverwood Lake, Weymouth Plant, Diamond Valley Lake +9 more
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| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 5.2–5.6 mg/LReported levelLake Havasu | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (7)— Lake Havasu, Lake Mathews, Lake Skinner +4 more
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| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 104–108 mg/LReported levelLake Mathews | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (7)— Lake Mathews, Lake Havasu, Lake Skinner +4 more
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Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.6–0.7 mg/LReported levelDiemer Plant | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (13)— Weymouth Plant, Mills Plant, Diemer Plant +10 more
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| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.6 mg/LReported levelLake Havasu | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (7)— Lake Havasu, Castaic Lake, Silverwood Lake +4 more
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| Asbestos | Not detected MFLReported levelSilverwood Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Silverwood Lake, Mills Plant, Castaic Lake +9 more
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| Cyanide | Not detected ug/LReported levelSkinner Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Skinner Plant, Jensen Plant, Castaic Lake +9 more
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| NitriteA compound from fertilizer runoff, sewage, and erosion of natural deposits. | Not detected mg/LReported levelCastaic Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (9)— Castaic Lake, Weymouth Effluent, Lake Havasu +6 more
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| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 108 mg/LReported levelLake Mathews | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (7)— Lake Mathews, Lake Havasu, Lake Skinner +4 more
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| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 225–247 mg/LReported levelLake Havasu | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (7)— Lake Havasu, Lake Mathews, Lake Skinner +4 more
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PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)ADONA, a newer-generation PFAS replacement compound. | Not detected ng/LReported levelSilverwood Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Silverwood Lake, Lake Perris, Lake Mathews +9 more
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| Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acidHFPO-DA ('GenX chemicals'), a newer-generation PFAS replacement compound. | Not detected ng/LReported levelLake Perris | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Perris, Lake Skinner, Weymouth Plant +9 more
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| N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ng/LReported levelLake Perris | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Perris, Silverwood Lake, Weymouth Plant +9 more
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| N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ng/LReported levelCastaic Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Castaic Lake, Weymouth Plant, Lake Perris +9 more
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| Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acidNonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ng/LReported levelSilverwood Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Silverwood Lake, Jensen Plant, Lake Havasu +9 more
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| Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ng/LReported levelLake Perris | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Perris, Castaic Lake, Diamond Valley Lake +9 more
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| Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ng/LReported levelLake Perris | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Perris, Silverwood Lake, Diemer Plant +9 more
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| Perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (PFEESA)Perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected ng/LReported levelDiamond Valley Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (7)— Diamond Valley Lake, Silverwood Lake, Lake Mathews +4 more
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| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LReported levelLake Perris | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Perris, Lake Skinner, Diemer Plant +9 more
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| Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)Perfluorodecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LReported levelDiemer Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Diemer Plant, Weymouth Plant, Lake Skinner +9 more
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| Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LReported levelDiemer Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Diemer Plant, Diamond Valley Lake, Lake Skinner +9 more
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| Perfluoroheptanoic acidPerfluoroheptanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LReported levelLake Havasu | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Havasu, Silverwood Lake, Lake Perris +9 more
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| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPerfluorohexanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LReported levelMills Plant | 3 ng/LNL | None detected |
+By source (12)— Mills Plant, Skinner Plant, Lake Skinner +9 more
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| Perfluorohexanoic acidPerfluorohexanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LReported levelJensen Plant | 1 ng/LNL | None detected |
+By source (12)— Jensen Plant, Castaic Lake, Silverwood Lake +9 more
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| Perfluorononanoic acidPerfluorononanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LReported levelDiamond Valley Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Diamond Valley Lake, Diemer Plant, Skinner Plant +9 more
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| Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LReported levelSilverwood Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Silverwood Lake, Diemer Plant, Castaic Lake +9 more
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| Perfluoropentanoic acidPerfluoropentanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LReported levelJensen Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Jensen Plant, Lake Mathews, Skinner Plant +9 more
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| Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTeDA)Perfluorotetradecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LReported levelCastaic Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Castaic Lake, Jensen Plant, Lake Mathews +9 more
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| Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)Perfluorotridecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LReported levelLake Perris | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Perris, Lake Mathews, Silverwood Lake +9 more
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| Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)Perfluoroundecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LReported levelCastaic Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Castaic Lake, Diamond Valley Lake, Lake Havasu +9 more
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| PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LReported levelJensen Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Jensen Plant, Diemer Plant, Lake Havasu +9 more
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| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | Not detected ng/LReported levelWeymouth Plant | 5.1 ng/LNL | None detected |
+By source (12)— Weymouth Plant, Lake Mathews, Lake Skinner +9 more
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| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | Not detected ng/LReported levelCastaic Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Castaic Lake, Lake Perris, Skinner Plant +9 more
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| Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)Perfluorododecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0–3.3 ng/LReported levelLake Havasu | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (12)— Lake Havasu, Castaic Lake, Skinner Plant +9 more
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VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,3-TCP | Not detected ng/LReported levelMills Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Mills Plant, Diamond Valley Lake, Jensen Plant +9 more
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| AtrazineA widely used agricultural herbicide that reaches water through runoff. | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Perris | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Perris, Weymouth Plant, Lake Havasu +9 more
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| Benzene | Not detected ug/LReported levelWeymouth Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Weymouth Plant, Jensen Plant, Lake Havasu +9 more
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| Benzo(a)pyrene | Not detected ng/LReported levelMills Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Mills Plant, Lake Havasu, Lake Perris +9 more
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| Dalapon | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Mathews | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Mathews, Diamond Valley Lake, Castaic Lake +9 more
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| DBCP1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane — a banned soil fumigant pesticide. | Not detected ng/LReported levelLake Havasu | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Havasu, Silverwood Lake, Jensen Plant +9 more
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| Dichlorodifluoromethane | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Havasu | None set | None detected |
+By source (7)— Lake Havasu, Diamond Valley Lake, Silverwood Lake +4 more
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| Dichloromethane | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Skinner | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Skinner, Diemer Plant, Lake Havasu +9 more
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| Ethylbenzene | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Havasu | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Havasu, Lake Perris, Diemer Plant +9 more
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| MTBE | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Havasu | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Havasu, Jensen Plant, Skinner Plant +9 more
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| Simazine | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Skinner | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Skinner, Mills Plant, Lake Mathews +9 more
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| TetrachloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (PCE) used in dry cleaning and degreasing. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSilverwood Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Silverwood Lake, Weymouth Plant, Diamond Valley Lake +9 more
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| Toluene | Not detected ug/LReported levelCastaic Lake | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Castaic Lake, Lake Perris, Skinner Plant +9 more
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| TrichloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (TCE) used in metal degreasing. | Not detected ug/LReported levelLake Mathews | None set | None detected |
+By source (12)— Lake Mathews, Weymouth Plant, Lake Skinner +9 more
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Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cryptosporidium | 0–2Reported levelWeymouth Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (7)— Mills Plant, Weymouth Plant, Diemer Plant +4 more
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| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0–66Reported levelLake Perris | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (13)— Lake Perris, Silverwood Lake, Lake Mathews +10 more
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| Giardia lamblia | 0–9Reported levelDiemer Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (7)— Diemer Plant, Weymouth Plant, Mills Plant +4 more
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| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 9–110000Reported levelLake Havasu | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (14)— Lake Havasu, Lake Skinner, Diamond Valley Lake +11 more
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People also ask about Foothill Municipal Water Dist. — La Canada Flintridge, Ca, CA's water
+Is Foothill Municipal Water Dist. — La Canada Flintridge, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Foothill Municipal Water Dist. — La Canada Flintridge, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Turbidity. 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 Foothill Municipal Water Dist. — La Canada Flintridge, Ca, CA tap water?
128 contaminants were measured in Foothill Municipal Water Dist. — La Canada Flintridge, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning other, metals, and pfas ("forever chemicals"). 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.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Foothill Municipal Water Dist. — La Canada Flintridge, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Foothill Municipal Water Dist. — La Canada Flintridge, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Turbidity (16.0× 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 Foothill Municipal Water Dist. — La Canada Flintridge, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Turbidity, at 16.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the physical & aggregate family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Foothill Municipal Water Dist. — La Canada Flintridge, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: TTHM. Approaching means measured but not in violation — a margin that can close quickly if conditions change.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Foothill Municipal Water Dist. — La Canada Flintridge, 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 Foothill Municipal Water Dist. — La Canada Flintridge, 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.