Drinking water quality · 2023

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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
state-level CCR
Source
Utility CCR
All within federal limits. Every measured contaminant in this report is below its federal threshold.

Other

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
Chlorine Total1.57–3.01 mg/LReported levelBWRDF (Blended)Within the limit
+By source (4)BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Coph +1 more
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
    75% of limit
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
    70% of limit
  • CophZone
    67% of limit
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
    54% of limit

Disinfection byproducts

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter.26–56 ug/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Within the limit
+By source (4)Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas) +1 more
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
    70% of limit
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
    59% of limit
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
    45% of limit
  • CophZone
    43% of limit
HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter.6–22 ug/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas)Within the limit
+By source (4)Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended) +1 more
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
    37% of limit
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
    22% of limit
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
    15% of limit
  • CophZone
    10% of limit
BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone.Not detected ug/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas)None detected
NDMANot detected ng/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas)None detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals")

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings.1.8–2.5 ng/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Within the limit
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.'0–2 ng/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit
Perfluorohexanoic acidPerfluorohexanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.'0–2 ng/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit
PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.'2.1–4.4 ng/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit

Metals

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture.2–4 ug/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas)Within the limit
+By source (2)Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United)
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
    40% of limit
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
    40% of limit
SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge.18–20 ug/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Within the limit
+By source (2)Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
    40% of limit
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
    12% of limit
CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing.0–0.31 mg/LReported levelCophWithin the limit
AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant.Not detected ug/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas)None detected
+By source (2)Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United)
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge.Not detected ug/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas)None detected
LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures.Not detected ug/LReported levelCophNone detected
BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil.600 mg/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness.128–130 mg/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
IronA naturally occurring metal common in groundwater.30–40 ug/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness.45–47 mg/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock.0–20 ug/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil.4 mg/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended)
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
SodiumA naturally occurring salt component.86–91 mg/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended)
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant

Inorganic chemicals

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits.1.8–3.3 mg/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Within the limit
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
    33% of limit
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
    27% of limit
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
    0% of limit
FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay.0.6–1 mg/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas)Within the limit
+By source (2)Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United)
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
    25% of limit
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
    15% of limit
ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound.99–100 mg/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended)
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil.375–432 mg/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant

Radionuclides

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances.3.84–4.88 pCi/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Within the limit
+By source (2)Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
    33% of limit
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
    0% of limit
Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances.5.4–5.6 pCi/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas)Detected — no federal limit
RadonA naturally occurring radioactive gas that can dissolve into groundwater.159–299 pCi/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (2)Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits.5.26–6.2 pCi/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (2)Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant

Physical & aggregate

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water.0.28 NTUReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Within the limit
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), BWRDF (Blended)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
    28% of limit
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
    14% of limit
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
    0% of limit
OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water.Not detectedReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)None detected
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids.190–200 mg/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), BWRDF (Blended)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals.505–518 mg/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is.8.1–8.3Reported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United), BWRDF (Blended)
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content.1064–1290Reported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), BWRDF (Blended)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water.2.6–2.8 mg/LReported levelPurchased CMWD (Calleguas)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (2)Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), Purchased UWCD (United)
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts.890–1000 mg/LReported levelPurchased UWCD (United)Detected — no federal limit
+By source (3)Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas), BWRDF (Blended)
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant

Microbial

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals.Not detectedReported levelBWRDF (Blended)None detected
+By source (4)BWRDF (Blended), Purchased UWCD (United), Coph +1 more
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • CophZone
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation.1 %Reported levelCophDetected — no federal limit
+By source (4)Coph, Purchased UWCD (United), Purchased CMWD (Calleguas) +1 more
  • CophZone
  • Purchased UWCD (United)Plant
  • Purchased CMWD (Calleguas)Plant
  • BWRDF (Blended)Plant
Source: Port Hueneme City Water Dept — Port Hueneme, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required to publish. The numbers on this page are the utility's own. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.

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.

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