Drinking water quality · 2022
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What's in Lukins Brothers Water Company, CA tap water
30 contaminants were measured in the Lukins Brothers Water Company, CA water system's 2022 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2022
- Contaminants measured
- 30
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Tetrachloroethylene
- Service area
- CA
Compliance history
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act violation & enforcement records (EPA SDWIS). A violation is a regulatory determination by the state or EPA — separate from the measured levels above.
- Maximum contaminant level exceededHealth-based2 violations on record · most recent Apr 2008resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TetrachloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (PCE) used in dry cleaning and degreasing. | 0–71 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 5 ug/LMCL | At or above the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 2–5 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.003 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 0.015 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.12 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| Antimony | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Beryllium | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Cadmium | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| MercuryA toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Thallium | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| ZincA naturally occurring metal that can also enter water from corroding pipes. | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 5Reported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.015–0.02RangeSystem-wide | 1MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
| IronA naturally occurring metal common in groundwater. | 60 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 8 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 1.7 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 4.39 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0.28 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | 5 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 1.47 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 1.3–13 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Free | 0.37–0.48 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Chromium | 2 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.25–0.65 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | None detected |
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 3.1 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 4.1 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | 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. | 0Reported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ColorA measure of visible tint in the water. | 0–5RangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 110 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.4Reported levelSystem-wide | 5MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Lukins Brothers Water Company, CA's water
+Is Lukins Brothers Water Company, CA tap water safe to drink in 2022?
The 2022 Consumer Confidence Report for the Lukins Brothers Water Company, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Tetrachloroethylene. 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 Lukins Brothers Water Company, CA tap water?
30 contaminants were measured in Lukins Brothers Water Company, CA's 2022 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, inorganic chemicals, and radionuclides. 10 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 Lukins Brothers Water Company, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Lukins Brothers Water Company, CA's 2022 report sits at or above the federal limit: Tetrachloroethylene (14.2× 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 Lukins Brothers Water Company, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2022 report is Tetrachloroethylene, at 14.2× the federal threshold. It belongs to the vocs & pesticides family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Lukins Brothers Water Company, CA's 2022 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 Lukins Brothers Water Company, 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 2022 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.