Drinking water quality · 2022
· Verified
What's in Glendora-city, Water Dept. — Glendora, Ca, CA tap water
28 contaminants were measured in the Glendora-city, Water Dept. — Glendora, 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
- 28
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Bromate
- Service area
- CA
1.2× the limit
state-level CCR
At or above the federal limit
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. | 0–12 ug/LRangeTreated Surface Water | None set | At or above the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 0–18.2 ug/LRangeMin-Max | None set | Within the limit |
| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | 0–2.1 ug/LRangeGroundwater Sources | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Sources, Treated Surface Water
| |||
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0–0.75 NTURangeMin-Max | 1 NTUMCL | Within the limit |
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 130–260 mg/LRangeGroundwater Sources | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Sources, Treated Surface Water
| |||
| ColorA measure of visible tint in the water. | 1–5RangeTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater Sources
| |||
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 120–360 mg/LRangeGroundwater Sources | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Sources, Treated Surface Water
| |||
| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | 0–2RangeTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater Sources
| |||
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 8.2–8.6RangeTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater Sources
| |||
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 390–820RangeGroundwater Sources | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Sources, Treated Surface Water
| |||
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 1.8–4.9 mg/LRangeTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 230–530 mg/LRangeGroundwater Sources | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Sources, Treated Surface Water
| |||
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0.05–2.7 mg/LRangeMin-Max | None set | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0–3.4 mg/LRangeGroundwater Sources | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Sources, Treated Surface Water
| |||
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.6–0.8 mg/LRangeTreated Surface Water | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater Sources
| |||
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 26–61 mg/LRangeGroundwater Sources | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Sources, Treated Surface Water
| |||
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 24–81 mg/LRangeGroundwater Sources | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Sources, Treated Surface Water
| |||
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.44 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 5 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0–3.1 ug/LRangeTreated Surface Water | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater Sources
| |||
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0–0.31 mg/LRangeGroundwater Sources | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Sources, Treated Surface Water
| |||
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 0–71 ug/LRangeTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater Sources
| |||
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 0.096–0.14 mg/LRangeTreated Surface Water | 1 mg/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater Sources
| |||
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 0–9.8 ug/LRangeTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater Sources
| |||
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 34–55 mg/LRangeTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater Sources
| |||
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0–3.4 pCi/LRangeGroundwater Sources | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Sources, Treated Surface Water
| |||
| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 0–6 pCi/LRangeTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 0–3 pCi/LRangeTreated Surface Water | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater Sources
| |||
Source: Glendora-city, Water Dept. — Glendora, Ca, CA's 2022 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 Glendora-city, Water Dept. — Glendora, Ca, CA's water
+Is Glendora-city, Water Dept. — Glendora, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2022?
The 2022 Consumer Confidence Report for the Glendora-city, Water Dept. — Glendora, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Bromate. 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 Glendora-city, Water Dept. — Glendora, Ca, CA tap water?
28 contaminants were measured in Glendora-city, Water Dept. — Glendora, Ca, CA's 2022 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning physical & aggregate, metals, and inorganic chemicals. 8 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 Glendora-city, Water Dept. — Glendora, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Glendora-city, Water Dept. — Glendora, Ca, CA's 2022 report sits at or above the federal limit: Bromate (1.2× 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 Glendora-city, Water Dept. — Glendora, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2022 report is Bromate, at 1.2× the federal threshold. It belongs to the disinfection byproducts family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Glendora-city, Water Dept. — Glendora, 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 Glendora-city, Water Dept. — Glendora, 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.
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