Drinking water quality · 2020
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What's in Page Avenue Mutual Water Company — Fullerton, Ca, CA tap water
22 contaminants were measured in the Page Avenue Mutual Water Company — Fullerton, 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
- 22
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- TTHM
- 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-based6 violations on record · most recent Jan 2010resolved
- Monitoring1 violation on recordresolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 0.12 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | 4.6 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 6.59 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.41 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate Nitrite | 6.59 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrichloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (TCE) used in metal degreasing. | 1.7–2.4 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 5 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.6155 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 7.5 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 1.25 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— No. of Samples Collected, No. of Schools Requesting Lead Sampling
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| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 123 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 3.2 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 1 mg/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 168 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 2.69 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 31.2 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 4.8 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Vanadium | 3.2 ug/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. | 0Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | None set | None detected |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 214 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Bicarbonate | 261 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.8Reported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 0.45 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Page Avenue Mutual Water Company — Fullerton, Ca, CA's water
+Is Page Avenue Mutual Water Company — Fullerton, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2020?
The 2020 Consumer Confidence Report for the Page Avenue Mutual Water Company — Fullerton, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: TTHM. 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 Page Avenue Mutual Water Company — Fullerton, Ca, CA tap water?
22 contaminants were measured in Page Avenue Mutual Water Company — Fullerton, Ca, CA's 2020 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and disinfection byproducts. 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 Page Avenue Mutual Water Company — Fullerton, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Page Avenue Mutual Water Company — Fullerton, Ca, CA's 2020 report sits at or above the federal limit: TTHM (1.5× 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 Page Avenue Mutual Water Company — Fullerton, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2020 report is TTHM, at 1.5× the federal threshold. It belongs to the disinfection byproducts family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Page Avenue Mutual Water Company — Fullerton, 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 Page Avenue Mutual Water Company — Fullerton, 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.