Drinking water quality · 2020
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What's in Little Bear Water Company — Soledad, Ca, CA tap water
18 contaminants were measured in the Little Bear Water Company — Soledad, 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
- 18
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Barium
- Service area
- CA
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 34.5 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 2.7 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 3.7 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.2 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 7.1 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Cadmium | 0.2 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Chromium, TotalTotal chromium — the sum of all chromium forms, from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 2.4 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 1.8 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 32 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal 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. | 8–17 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 4 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 0.8 mg/LAverageDistribution | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 1.7–1.9 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.2 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 2.29 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the 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 |
+By source (2)— No. of Detections, Total No. of Detections
| |||
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | None set | None detected |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 182 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Little Bear Water Company — Soledad, Ca, CA's water
+Is Little Bear Water Company — Soledad, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2020?
The 2020 Consumer Confidence Report for the Little Bear Water Company — Soledad, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Barium. 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 Little Bear Water Company — Soledad, Ca, CA tap water?
18 contaminants were measured in Little Bear Water Company — Soledad, Ca, CA's 2020 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfection byproducts, and inorganic chemicals. 6 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 Little Bear Water Company — Soledad, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Little Bear Water Company — Soledad, Ca, CA's 2020 report sits at or above the federal limit: Barium (17.3× 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 Little Bear Water Company — Soledad, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2020 report is Barium, at 17.3× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Little Bear Water Company — Soledad, 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 Little Bear Water Company — Soledad, 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.