Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Port Hueneme City Water Dept — Port Hueneme, Ca, CA tap water
40 contaminants were measured in the Port Hueneme City Water Dept — Port Hueneme, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 40
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Service area
- CA
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 1.57–3.01 mg/LReported levelBWRDF (Blended) | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (4)— BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Coph +1 more
| |||
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 26–56 ug/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (4)— Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas) +1 more
| |||
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 6–22 ug/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas) | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (4)— Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended) +1 more
| |||
| BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. | Not detected ug/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas) | None set | None detected |
| NDMA | Not detected ng/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas) | 10 ng/LNL | None detected |
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | 1.8–2.5 ng/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | 4 ng/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0–2 ng/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Perfluorohexanoic acidPerfluorohexanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0–2 ng/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 2.1–4.4 ng/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 2–4 ug/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas) | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United)
| |||
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 18–20 ug/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
| |||
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0–0.31 mg/LReported levelCoph | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | Not detected ug/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas) | None set | None detected |
+By source (2)— Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United)
| |||
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas) | None set | None detected |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/LReported levelCoph | None set | None detected |
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 600 mg/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | 1 mg/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
| |||
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 128–130 mg/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
| |||
| IronA naturally occurring metal common in groundwater. | 30–40 ug/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
| |||
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 45–47 mg/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
| |||
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 0–20 ug/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | 50 ug/LPublic health goal | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
| |||
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 4 mg/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas) | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended)
| |||
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 86–91 mg/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas) | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended)
| |||
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 1.8–3.3 mg/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
| |||
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.6–1 mg/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas) | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United)
| |||
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 99–100 mg/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas) | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended)
| |||
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 375–432 mg/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
| |||
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 3.84–4.88 pCi/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
| |||
| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 5.4–5.6 pCi/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas) | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| RadonA naturally occurring radioactive gas that can dissolve into groundwater. | 159–299 pCi/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
| |||
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 5.26–6.2 pCi/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
| |||
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.28 NTUReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), BWRDF (Blended)
| |||
| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | Not detectedReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | None set | None detected |
+By source (3)— Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
| |||
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 190–200 mg/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), BWRDF (Blended)
| |||
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 505–518 mg/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
| |||
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 8.1–8.3Reported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas) | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended)
| |||
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 1064–1290Reported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), BWRDF (Blended)
| |||
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 2.6–2.8 mg/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas) | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United)
| |||
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 890–1000 mg/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United) | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), BWRDF (Blended)
| |||
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | Not detectedReported levelBWRDF (Blended) | 0Public health goal | None detected |
+By source (4)— BWRDF (Blended), Purchased UWCD (United), Coph +1 more
| |||
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 1 %Reported levelCoph | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (4)— Coph, Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas) +1 more
| |||
People also ask about Port Hueneme City Water Dept — Port Hueneme, Ca, CA's water
+Is Port Hueneme City Water Dept — Port Hueneme, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
Every one of the 40 contaminants measured in Port Hueneme City Water Dept — Port Hueneme, 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 Port Hueneme City Water Dept — Port Hueneme, Ca, CA tap water?
40 contaminants were measured in Port Hueneme City Water Dept — Port Hueneme, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and disinfection byproducts. 10 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Port Hueneme City Water Dept — Port Hueneme, 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 Port Hueneme City Water Dept — Port Hueneme, 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.