Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in Phelan Pinon Hills Csd — Phelan, Ca, CA tap water
16 contaminants were measured in the Phelan Pinon Hills Csd — Phelan, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 16
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- Lead
- 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.
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 32 ug/LReported levelNo. of Samples Collected | None set | At or above the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0–8.6 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Approaching the limit |
| Chromium, TotalTotal chromium — the sum of all chromium forms, from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0–14 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 32 ug/LReported levelNo. of Samples Collected | None set | Within the limit |
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 0.22–19.75 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Vanadium | 0–54 ug/LRangeof Detec- tions | 50 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0–3.6 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.21–0.51 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 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. | 0 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
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 |
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 0 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,3-TCP | 0 ng/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
People also ask about Phelan Pinon Hills Csd — Phelan, Ca, CA's water
+Is Phelan Pinon Hills Csd — Phelan, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Phelan Pinon Hills Csd — Phelan, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Lead. 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 Phelan Pinon Hills Csd — Phelan, Ca, CA tap water?
16 contaminants were measured in Phelan Pinon Hills Csd — Phelan, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, inorganic chemicals, and microbial. 1 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 Phelan Pinon Hills Csd — Phelan, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Phelan Pinon Hills Csd — Phelan, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Lead (2.1× 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 Phelan Pinon Hills Csd — Phelan, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Lead, at 2.1× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Phelan Pinon Hills Csd — Phelan, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Arsenic. 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 Phelan Pinon Hills Csd — Phelan, 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 Phelan Pinon Hills Csd — Phelan, 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.