Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Lakeside Wd — Lakeside, Ca, CA tap water
30 contaminants were measured in the Lakeside Wd — Lakeside, 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
- 30
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- Arsenic
- Service area
- CA
5.4× the limit
state-level CCR
At or above the federal limit
Approaching the limit (≥ 80%)
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0–54.2 ug/LReported levelLakeside Wells | None set | At or above the limit |
+By source (3)— Lakeside Wells, Helix Plant, Skinner Plant
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| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 150–259 ug/LReported levelLakeside Wells | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Lakeside Wells, Skinner Plant
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| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 64–230 ug/LReported levelHelix Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Helix Plant, Skinner Plant, Lakeside Wells
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| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 130 ug/LReported levelSkinner Plant | 1000 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Skinner Plant, Lakeside Wells, Helix Plant
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| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 105–109 mg/LReported levelLakeside Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Lakeside Wells, Skinner Plant, Helix Plant
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| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 49.3–50 mg/LReported levelLakeside Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Lakeside Wells, Helix Plant, Skinner Plant
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| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 4.9–5 mg/LReported levelLakeside Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Lakeside Wells, Helix Plant, Skinner Plant
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| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 130–150 mg/LReported levelLakeside Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Lakeside Wells, Skinner Plant, Helix Plant
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| Vanadium | 0–34.7 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | 50 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.03–0.9 NTUReported levelHelix Plant | None set | Approaching the limit |
+By source (3)— Helix Plant, Lakeside Wells, Skinner Plant
| |||
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 300–330 mg/LReported levelLakeside Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Lakeside Wells, Helix Plant, Skinner Plant
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| ColorA measure of visible tint in the water. | 0–5Reported levelLakeside Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Lakeside Wells, Skinner Plant
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| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 466–479 mg/LReported levelLakeside Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Lakeside Wells, Skinner Plant, Helix Plant
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| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | 1Reported levelSkinner Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Skinner Plant, Lakeside Wells
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| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.7–8.6Reported levelHelix Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Helix Plant, Skinner Plant, Lakeside Wells
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| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 1500–1700Reported levelLakeside Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Lakeside Wells, Skinner Plant, Helix Plant
| |||
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 266–733 mg/LReported levelLakeside Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Lakeside Wells, Skinner Plant, Helix Plant
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Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 1.6–3 mg/LReported levelSkinner Plant | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Skinner Plant, Lakeside Wells, Helix Plant
| |||
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 8.6–9.5 pCi/LReported levelLakeside Wells | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Lakeside Wells, Skinner Plant, Helix Plant
| |||
| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 0–5 pCi/LReported levelSkinner Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Skinner Plant, Helix Plant, Lakeside Wells
| |||
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 3.6–3.7 pCi/LReported levelLakeside Wells | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Lakeside Wells, Skinner Plant, Helix Plant
| |||
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 15–48 ug/LReported levelSkinner Plant | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Skinner Plant, Lakeside Wells, Helix Plant
| |||
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 1.2–23 ug/LReported levelSkinner Plant | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Skinner Plant, Helix Plant, Lakeside Wells
| |||
| ChlorateA byproduct that can form during disinfection, especially when hypochlorite solutions degrade. | 80 ug/LReported levelSkinner Plant | 800 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Skinner Plant, Lakeside Wells
| |||
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.3–0.9 mg/LReported levelHelix Plant | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Helix Plant, Skinner Plant, Lakeside Wells
| |||
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | Not detected mg/LReported levelLakeside Wells | 10 mg/LMCL | None detected |
+By source (3)— Lakeside Wells, Helix Plant, Skinner Plant
| |||
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 200 mg/LReported levelLakeside Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Lakeside Wells, Skinner Plant, Helix Plant
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| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 195–203 mg/LReported levelSkinner Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Skinner Plant, Lakeside Wells, Helix Plant
| |||
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0Reported levelLakeside Wells | 0Public health goal | None detected |
+By source (3)— Lakeside Wells, Skinner Plant, Helix Plant
| |||
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0 %Reported levelHelix Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (3)— Helix Plant, Lakeside Wells, Skinner Plant
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Source: Lakeside Wd — Lakeside, Ca, CA's 2023 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 Lakeside Wd — Lakeside, Ca, CA's water
+Is Lakeside Wd — Lakeside, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Lakeside Wd — Lakeside, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Arsenic. 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 Lakeside Wd — Lakeside, Ca, CA tap water?
30 contaminants were measured in Lakeside Wd — Lakeside, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, 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 Lakeside Wd — Lakeside, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Lakeside Wd — Lakeside, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Arsenic (5.4× 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 Lakeside Wd — Lakeside, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Arsenic, at 5.4× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Lakeside Wd — Lakeside, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Turbidity. 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 Lakeside Wd — Lakeside, 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 Lakeside Wd — Lakeside, 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.
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