Drinking water quality · 2022
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What's in Home Gardens County Wd — Corona, Ca, CA tap water
31 contaminants were measured in the Home Gardens County Wd — Corona, Ca, CA water system's 2022 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 5 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2022
- Contaminants measured
- 31
- Over federal limit
- 5
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- PFOA
- Service area
- CA
- PFOAPFAS ("forever chemicals") · Reported level0–240 ng/Llimit 5.1 ng/L · 60.0× the limit
- PFOSPFAS ("forever chemicals") · Reported level0–240 ng/Llimit 6.5 ng/L · 60.0× the limit
- Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPFAS ("forever chemicals") · Reported level0–58 ng/Llimit 3 ng/L · 5.8× the limit
- BromateDisinfection byproducts · Reported level0–20 ug/L
- Gross AlphaRadionuclides · Reported level0–15 pCi/Llimit 15 pCi/L · 1.0× the limit
Compliance history
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act violation & enforcement records (EPA SDWIS). A violation is a regulatory determination by the state or EPA — separate from the measured levels above.
- Maximum contaminant level exceededHealth-based60 violations on record · most recent Oct 2010resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | 0–240 ng/LReported levelGround Water | 5.1 ng/LNL | At or above the limit |
+By source (3)— Ground Water, Treated Average System Water, Colorado River Water
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| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | 0–240 ng/LReported levelGround Water | 6.5 ng/LNL | At or above the limit |
+By source (3)— Ground Water, Treated Average System Water, Colorado River Water
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| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPerfluorohexanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0–58 ng/LReported levelGround Water | 3 ng/LNL | At or above the limit |
+By source (4)— Ground Water, Distribution System, Treated Average System Water +1 more
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| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 19 ng/LReported levelGround Water | 500 ng/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Ground Water, Treated Average System Water, Colorado River Water
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| Perfluorohexanoic acidPerfluorohexanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0–0.0038Reported levelDistribution System | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Perfluoropentanoic acidPerfluoropentanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0–0.0061Reported levelDistribution System | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0–0.0076Reported levelDistribution System | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. | 0–20 ug/LReported levelDistribution System Wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 0–57 ug/LReported levelDistribution System Wide | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 0–11 ug/LReported levelDistribution System Wide | None set | Within the limit |
| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | 0–3.3 ug/LAverageTreated Average System Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Ground Water, Treated Average System Water, Colorado River Water
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Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0–15 pCi/LReported levelGround Water | 15 pCi/LMCL | At or above the limit |
+By source (2)— Ground Water, Colorado River Water
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| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 0–23 pCi/LReported levelGround Water | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Ground Water, Colorado River Water
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Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChloramineA longer-lasting disinfectant made by combining chlorine with ammonia. | 1.25–2.92 mg/LReported levelDistribution System Wide | None set | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0–6.2 mg/LAverageTreated Average System Water | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Ground Water, Treated Average System Water, Colorado River Water
| |||
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0–0.72 mg/LAverageTreated Average System Water | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Ground Water, Treated Average System Water, Colorado River Water
| |||
| BromideA naturally occurring salt found in source water. | 0–32Reported levelDistribution System | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.07 NTUReported levelSource water | None set | Within the limit |
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 0–2600Reported levelDistribution System | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.085 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0–0.13 mg/LAverageTreated Average System Water | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Treated Average System Water, Colorado River Water, Ground Water
| |||
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | Not detected ug/LAverageTreated Average System Water | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Ground Water, Colorado River Water, Treated Average System Water
| |||
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | None detected |
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 0.33–3.4 mg/LReported levelGround Water | 1 mg/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Ground Water, Treated Average System Water, Colorado River Water
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| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 0–3.1 ug/LReported levelGround Water | 0.02 ug/LPublic health goal | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Ground Water, Colorado River Water, Treated Average System Water
| |||
| LithiumA naturally occurring element found in some groundwater. | 0–55.1Reported levelDistribution System | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Vanadium | 0–19 ug/LReported levelGround Water | 50 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Ground Water, Treated Average System Water, Colorado River Water
| |||
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | Not detected ug/LAverageTreated Average System Water | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Ground Water, Colorado River Water, Treated Average System Water
| |||
| TetrachloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (PCE) used in dry cleaning and degreasing. | Not detected ug/LAverageTreated Average System Water | 5 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Ground Water, Colorado River Water, Treated Average System Water
| |||
| TrichloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (TCE) used in metal degreasing. | Not detected ug/LAverageTreated Average System Water | 5 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Ground Water, Colorado River Water, Treated Average System Water
| |||
| 1,2,3-TCP | Not detected ug/LAverageTreated Average System Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Ground Water, Colorado River Water, Treated Average System Water
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People also ask about Home Gardens County Wd — Corona, Ca, CA's water
+Is Home Gardens County Wd — Corona, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2022?
The 2022 Consumer Confidence Report for the Home Gardens County Wd — Corona, Ca, CA water utility lists 5 contaminants at or above the federal limit: PFOA, PFOS, Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid, Bromate, and Gross Alpha. 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 Home Gardens County Wd — Corona, Ca, CA tap water?
31 contaminants were measured in Home Gardens County Wd — Corona, Ca, CA's 2022 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, pfas ("forever chemicals"), and disinfection byproducts. 15 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 Home Gardens County Wd — Corona, Ca, CA tap water?
5 contaminants in Home Gardens County Wd — Corona, Ca, CA's 2022 report sit at or above the federal limit: PFOA (60.0× the limit); PFOS (60.0× the limit); Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (5.8× the limit); Bromate (2.0× the limit); Gross Alpha (1.0× 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 Home Gardens County Wd — Corona, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2022 report is PFOA, at 60.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the pfas ("forever chemicals") family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Home Gardens County Wd — Corona, 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 Home Gardens County Wd — Corona, 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.