Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Loma Linda University — Loma Linda, Ca, CA tap water
21 contaminants were measured in the Loma Linda University — Loma Linda, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 21
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Service area
- CA
Inorganic chemicals
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.23 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 0.125 mg/LAverageLlu | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 41 mg/LAverageLlu | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 6.8 mg/LAverageLlu | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 1.9 mg/LAverageLlu | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Vanadium | 9.25 ug/LAverageLlu | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | 0.7 ng/LAverageLlu | None set | Within the limit |
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPerfluorohexanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0.5 ng/LAverageLlu | None set | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 1.9 pCi/LAverageLlu | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0.52 pCi/LAverageLlu | 5 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 1.8 pCi/LAverageLlu | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 2.85 ug/LAverageLlu | None set | 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. | 1.77 ug/LAverageLlu | 80 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | Not detected ug/LAverageLlu | 60 ug/LMCL | None detected |
| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | 2.6 ug/LAverageLlu | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 170 mg/LAverageLlu | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Bicarbonate | 205 mg/LAverageLlu | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 8.1AverageLlu | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Loma Linda University — Loma Linda, Ca, CA's water
+Is Loma Linda University — Loma Linda, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
Every one of the 21 contaminants measured in Loma Linda University — Loma Linda, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report is below its federal limit. "Safe" under the EPA's drinking-water standards is health-based, not aesthetic — but by those standards, no measured contaminant in this report exceeds its enforceable threshold. Individual health concerns (e.g. immunocompromised, infant, pregnancy) may warrant additional filtering regardless of compliance.
+What contaminants are in Loma Linda University — Loma Linda, Ca, CA tap water?
21 contaminants were measured in Loma Linda University — Loma Linda, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfection byproducts, and physical & aggregate. 7 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Loma Linda University — Loma Linda, 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 Loma Linda University — Loma Linda, 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.