Drinking water quality · 2022
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What's in Pico Rivera - City, Water Dept. — Pico Rivera, Ca, CA tap water
26 contaminants were measured in the Pico Rivera - City, Water Dept. — Pico Rivera, Ca, CA water system's 2022 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 2 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2022
- Contaminants measured
- 26
- Over federal limit
- 2
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- PFOS
- Service area
- CA
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | 17.8 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | 9.5 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPerfluorohexanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 2.6 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Perfluorononanoic acidPerfluorononanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 1.3 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 6.9 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)Perfluorodecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 2.5 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acidPerfluoroheptanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 3 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Perfluorohexanoic acidPerfluorohexanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 11.1 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Perfluoropentanoic acidPerfluoropentanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 13.3 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 8.1 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 1.2 mg/LAverageDistribution System | None set | Approaching the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 1.7 ug/LAverageGroundwater | None set | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.07 mg/LAverageGroundwater | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Chromium, TotalTotal chromium — the sum of all chromium forms, from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.2 ug/LAverageGroundwater | None set | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0 ug/LRangeDistribution System | None set | None detected |
| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 1.4 ug/LAverageGroundwater | 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. | 3.1 mg/LAverageGroundwater | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.3 mg/LAverageGroundwater | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Free | 0.8 mg/LAverageDistribution System | 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. | 14.7 ug/LAverageDistribution System | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 2 ug/LAverageDistribution System | None set | Within the limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0AverageDistribution System | 0Public health goal | None detected |
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0RangeDistribution System | None set | None detected |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0.1AverageGroundwater | 5MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 2.9AverageGroundwater | 15MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 0.7AverageGroundwater | 20MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Pico Rivera - City, Water Dept. — Pico Rivera, Ca, CA's water
+Is Pico Rivera - City, Water Dept. — Pico Rivera, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2022?
The 2022 Consumer Confidence Report for the Pico Rivera - City, Water Dept. — Pico Rivera, Ca, CA water utility lists 2 contaminants at or above the federal limit: PFOS and PFOA. 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 Pico Rivera - City, Water Dept. — Pico Rivera, Ca, CA tap water?
26 contaminants were measured in Pico Rivera - City, Water Dept. — Pico Rivera, Ca, CA's 2022 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning pfas ("forever chemicals"), metals, and radionuclides. 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.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Pico Rivera - City, Water Dept. — Pico Rivera, Ca, CA tap water?
2 contaminants in Pico Rivera - City, Water Dept. — Pico Rivera, Ca, CA's 2022 report sit at or above the federal limit: PFOS (4.5× the limit); PFOA (2.4× 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 Pico Rivera - City, Water Dept. — Pico Rivera, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2022 report is PFOS, at 4.5× the federal threshold. It belongs to the pfas ("forever chemicals") family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Pico Rivera - City, Water Dept. — Pico Rivera, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Copper. 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 Pico Rivera - City, Water Dept. — Pico Rivera, Ca, 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 Pico Rivera - City, Water Dept. — Pico Rivera, 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 2022 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.