Drinking water quality · 2023

· Verified

What's in Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu — Point Mugu, Ca, CA tap water

35 contaminants were measured in the Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu — Point Mugu, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.

Reporting year
2023
Contaminants measured
35
Over federal limit
0
Approaching the limit
0
Service area
CA
state-level CCR
Source
Utility CCR
All within federal limits. Every measured contaminant in this report is below its federal threshold.

Other

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
Chlorine Total1.57–3.01 mg/LReported levelBWRDF (Blended)Within the limit
+By source (3)BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United)
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
    75% of limit
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
    70% of limit
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
    54% of limit
Chlorine Free1.91 mg/LAverageSystem-wideWithin the limit
ChromiumNot detected ug/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)None detected
+By source (2)Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
    0% of limit
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
    0% of limit
Nitrate NitriteNot detected mg/LRangeSystem-wideNone detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals")

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings.1.8–2.5 ng/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Within the limit
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.'0–2 ng/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit
Perfluorohexanoic acidPerfluorohexanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.'0–2 ng/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit
PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.'2.1–4.4 ng/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit

Disinfection byproducts

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter.40.69 ug/LAverageSystem-wideWithin the limit
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
    70% of limit
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
    59% of limit
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
    45% of limit
HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter.7.54 ug/LAverageSystem-wideWithin the limit
+By source (3)Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended)
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
    37% of limit
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
    22% of limit
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
    15% of limit
BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone.Not detected ug/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas)None detected

Inorganic chemicals

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits.1.8–3.3 mg/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Within the limit
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
    33% of limit
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
    27% of limit
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
    0% of limit
FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay.Not detected mg/LAverageSystem-wideWithin the limit
+By source (2)Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United)
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
    25% of limit
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
    15% of limit
NitriteA compound from fertilizer runoff, sewage, and erosion of natural deposits.Not detected mg/LRangeSystem-wideNone detected
ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound.120 mg/LAverageSystem-wideDetected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended)
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil.375–432 mg/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant

Radionuclides

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances.3.84–4.88 pCi/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Within the limit
+By source (2)Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
    33% of limit
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
    0% of limit
Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances.5.4–5.6 pCi/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas)Detected — no federal limit
UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits.5.26–6.2 pCi/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (2)Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant

Physical & aggregate

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water.0.28 NTUReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Within the limit
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), BWRDF (Blended)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
    28% of limit
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
    14% of limit
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
    0% of limit
ColorA measure of visible tint in the water.Not detectedReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas)None detected
+By source (2)Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United)
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water.Not detectedReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas)None detected
+By source (3)Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended)
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content.546AverageSystem-wideDetected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), BWRDF (Blended)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts.280 mg/LAverageSystem-wideDetected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), BWRDF (Blended)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant

Metals

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing.0.212 mg/LAverageSystem-wideWithin the limit
ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture.Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wideWithin the limit
+By source (2)Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
    40% of limit
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
    40% of limit
BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge.Not detected mg/LRangeSystem-wideNone detected
LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures.Not detected mg/LRangeSystem-wideNone detected
MercuryA toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff.Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wideNone detected
SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge.Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wideWithin the limit
+By source (2)Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
    40% of limit
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
    12% of limit
AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant.50 ug/LAverageSystem-wideDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock.0–20 ug/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), BWRDF (Blended)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
ZincA naturally occurring metal that can also enter water from corroding pipes.0.06 mg/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased UWCD (United)
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant

Microbial

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals.Not detectedReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas)None detected
+By source (3)Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended)
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation.0RangeSystem-wideNone detected
+By source (3)Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased UWCD (United)
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
Source: Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu — Point Mugu, 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 Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu — Point Mugu, Ca, CA's water

+Is Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu — Point Mugu, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?

Every one of the 35 contaminants measured in Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu — Point Mugu, 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 Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu — Point Mugu, Ca, CA tap water?

35 contaminants were measured in Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu — Point Mugu, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, inorganic chemicals, and physical & aggregate. 11 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 Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu — Point Mugu, 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 Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu — Point Mugu, 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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