Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Palmdale Water Dist. — Palmdale, Ca, CA tap water
15 contaminants were measured in the Palmdale Water Dist. — Palmdale, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 15
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- 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 Jul 2003resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 13 pCi/LAverageTreated Surface Water | 15 pCi/LMCL | Approaching the limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater
| |||
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | Not detected ug/LAverageTreated Surface Water | 30 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater, Treated Surface Water
| |||
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.4 mg/L90th percentileCustomer Taps | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | Not detected mg/LAverageTreated Surface Water Sampled in 2024 | None set | None detected |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water Sampled in 2024, Groundwater Sampled in 2022-2024
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| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected mg/L90th percentileCustomer Taps | None set | None detected |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 1.2 mg/LRunning annual avgDistribution System | 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. | 2 mg/LAverageGroundwater Sampled in 2022-2024 | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Sampled in 2022-2024, Treated Surface Water Sampled in 2024
| |||
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.2 mg/LAverageGroundwater Sampled in 2022-2024 | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Sampled in 2022-2024, Treated Surface Water Sampled in 2024
| |||
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | Not detected mg/LAverageTreated Surface Water Sampled in 2024 | None set | None detected |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water Sampled in 2024, Groundwater Sampled in 2022-2024
| |||
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | Not detectedAverageTreated Surface Water Sampled in 2024 | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Sampled in 2022-2024, Treated Surface Water Sampled in 2024
| |||
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0.8 %Reported levelDistribution System | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detectedAverageTreated Surface Water | 500NL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater, Treated Surface Water
| |||
| Perfluorohexanoic acidPerfluorohexanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detectedAverageTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater, Treated Surface Water
| |||
| Perfluoropentanoic acidPerfluoropentanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detectedAverageTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater, Treated Surface Water
| |||
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.1Reported levelWater Treatment Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Palmdale Water Dist. — Palmdale, Ca, CA's water
+Is Palmdale Water Dist. — Palmdale, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
Every one of the 15 contaminants measured in Palmdale Water Dist. — Palmdale, 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 Palmdale Water Dist. — Palmdale, Ca, CA tap water?
15 contaminants were measured in Palmdale Water Dist. — Palmdale, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, pfas ("forever chemicals"), and inorganic chemicals. 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.
+Are any contaminants in Palmdale Water Dist. — Palmdale, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Gross Alpha. Approaching means measured but not in violation — a margin that can close quickly if conditions change.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Palmdale Water Dist. — Palmdale, 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 Palmdale Water Dist. — Palmdale, 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.