Drinking water quality · 2020
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What's in Kinneloa Irrigation Dist. — Pasadena, Ca, CA tap water
16 contaminants were measured in the Kinneloa Irrigation Dist. — Pasadena, Ca, CA water system's 2020 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2020
- Contaminants measured
- 16
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Turbidity
- Service area
- CA
Physical & aggregate
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.98–2.9 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.68–4.4 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0–6.8 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | 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 |
+By source (2)— No. of Samples Collected, No. of Schools Requesting Lead Sampling
| |||
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.26 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 0.88 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 1 mg/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 0–4 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 0.02 ug/LPublic health goal | Detected — no federal limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0–9.73 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 1.9–14 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 0.9–1.8 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 1.7–8.2 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 2021Reported levelTotal No. of Detections | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Total No. of Detections, No. of Detections
| |||
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 2021Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Kinneloa Irrigation Dist. — Pasadena, Ca, CA's water
+Is Kinneloa Irrigation Dist. — Pasadena, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2020?
The 2020 Consumer Confidence Report for the Kinneloa Irrigation Dist. — Pasadena, 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 Kinneloa Irrigation Dist. — Pasadena, Ca, CA tap water?
16 contaminants were measured in Kinneloa Irrigation Dist. — Pasadena, Ca, CA's 2020 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfection byproducts, and inorganic chemicals. 9 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 Kinneloa Irrigation Dist. — Pasadena, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Kinneloa Irrigation Dist. — Pasadena, Ca, CA's 2020 report sits at or above the federal limit: Turbidity (1.6× 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 Kinneloa Irrigation Dist. — Pasadena, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2020 report is Turbidity, at 1.6× the federal threshold. It belongs to the physical & aggregate family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Kinneloa Irrigation Dist. — Pasadena, 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 Kinneloa Irrigation Dist. — Pasadena, 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.