Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in Lake Elizabeth Mutual Water Co. — Elizabeth Lake, Ca, CA tap water
8 contaminants were measured in the Lake Elizabeth Mutual Water Co. — Elizabeth Lake, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 2 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 8
- Over federal limit
- 2
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- HAA5
- Service area
- CA
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 0–63 ug/LRangeSystem-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. | 29–54 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 1 NTUReported levelSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 4.2–8 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Approaching the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 2 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| Vanadium | 5 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 50 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | 0MCLG | None detected |
People also ask about Lake Elizabeth Mutual Water Co. — Elizabeth Lake, Ca, CA's water
+Is Lake Elizabeth Mutual Water Co. — Elizabeth Lake, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Lake Elizabeth Mutual Water Co. — Elizabeth Lake, Ca, CA water utility lists 2 contaminants at or above the federal limit: HAA5 and 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 Lake Elizabeth Mutual Water Co. — Elizabeth Lake, Ca, CA tap water?
8 contaminants were measured in Lake Elizabeth Mutual Water Co. — Elizabeth Lake, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfection byproducts, and inorganic chemicals. 3 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 Lake Elizabeth Mutual Water Co. — Elizabeth Lake, Ca, CA tap water?
2 contaminants in Lake Elizabeth Mutual Water Co. — Elizabeth Lake, Ca, CA's 2023 report sit at or above the federal limit: HAA5 (1.1× the limit); Turbidity (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 Lake Elizabeth Mutual Water Co. — Elizabeth Lake, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is HAA5, at 1.1× the federal threshold. It belongs to the disinfection byproducts family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Lake Elizabeth Mutual Water Co. — Elizabeth Lake, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Nitrate. 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 Lake Elizabeth Mutual Water Co. — Elizabeth Lake, 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 Lake Elizabeth Mutual Water Co. — Elizabeth Lake, 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.