Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Pine Valley Mutual Wc — Pine Valley, Ca, CA tap water
12 contaminants were measured in the Pine Valley Mutual Wc — Pine Valley, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 2 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 12
- Over federal limit
- 2
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Nitrate
- Service area
- CA
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 24 mg/LRangeColumn 4 | 10 mg/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.37–2.6 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 14.9–35.7 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 21–26 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal 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 ug/LRangeColumn 4 | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 10 ug/LReported levelColumn 2 | None set | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.22 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.0028 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 980 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 1 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 1.2–3.2 mg/LRangeSystem-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 | 0MCLG | None detected |
People also ask about Pine Valley Mutual Wc — Pine Valley, Ca, CA's water
+Is Pine Valley Mutual Wc — Pine Valley, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Pine Valley Mutual Wc — Pine Valley, Ca, CA water utility lists 2 contaminants at or above the federal limit: Nitrate and Gross Alpha. 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 Pine Valley Mutual Wc — Pine Valley, Ca, CA tap water?
12 contaminants were measured in Pine Valley Mutual Wc — Pine Valley, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfection byproducts, 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.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Pine Valley Mutual Wc — Pine Valley, Ca, CA tap water?
2 contaminants in Pine Valley Mutual Wc — Pine Valley, Ca, CA's 2023 report sit at or above the federal limit: Nitrate (2.4× the limit); Gross Alpha (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 Pine Valley Mutual Wc — Pine Valley, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Nitrate, at 2.4× the federal threshold. It belongs to the inorganic chemicals family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Pine Valley Mutual Wc — Pine Valley, 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 Pine Valley Mutual Wc — Pine Valley, 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.