Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Ramona Municipal Wd — Ramona, Ca, CA tap water
24 contaminants were measured in the Ramona Municipal Wd — Ramona, 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
- 24
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- Barium
- Service area
- CA
61.0× the limit
state-level CCR
At or above the federal limit
Approaching the limit (≥ 80%)
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 95–122 mg/LRangeSan Diego County Water Authority | 2 mg/LMCL | At or above the limit |
+By source (3)— San Diego County Water Authority, Metropolitan Water District Skinner Plant, Carlsbad Desalination Plant
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| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 2.2 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.18 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | Not detected ug/LReported levelCarlsbad Desalination Plant | None set | None detected |
+By source (2)— Carlsbad Desalination Plant, Metropolitan Water District Skinner Plant
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| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 130 ug/LReported levelMetropolitan Water District Skinner Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Metropolitan Water District Skinner Plant, Carlsbad Desalination Plant
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| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 61–62 mg/LRangeMetropolitan Water District Skinner Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Metropolitan Water District Skinner Plant, Carlsbad Desalination Plant
| |||
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 0–0.32 ug/LRangeSan Diego County Water Authority | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— San Diego County Water Authority, Carlsbad Desalination Plant, Metropolitan Water District Skinner Plant
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| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 22–23 mg/LRangeMetropolitan Water District Skinner Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Metropolitan Water District Skinner Plant, Carlsbad Desalination Plant
| |||
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 0–33.892 mg/LRangeCarlsbad Desalination Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Carlsbad Desalination Plant, Metropolitan Water District Skinner Plant
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| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 91–95 mg/LRangeMetropolitan Water District Skinner Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Metropolitan Water District Skinner Plant, Carlsbad Desalination Plant
| |||
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. | 0–8.5 ug/LRangeSan Diego County Water Authority | None set | Approaching the limit |
+By source (2)— San Diego County Water Authority, Metropolitan Water District Skinner Plant
| |||
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 8.7–46 ug/LRangeRamona Municipal Water District | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 0–12 ug/LRangeRamona Municipal Water District | None set | Within the limit |
| ChlorateA byproduct that can form during disinfection, especially when hypochlorite solutions degrade. | 220–380 ug/LRangeSan Diego County Water Authority | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— San Diego County Water Authority, Metropolitan Water District Skinner Plant
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| NDMA | 3.2 ng/LReported levelMetropolitan Water District Skinner Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Metropolitan Water District Skinner Plant, San Diego County Water Authority
| |||
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChloramineA longer-lasting disinfectant made by combining chlorine with ammonia. | 0.09–2.27 mg/LRangeRamona Municipal Water District | None set | Within the limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0–0.3 NTURangeCarlsbad Desalination Plant | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Carlsbad Desalination Plant, San Diego County Water Authority, Metropolitan Water District Skinner Plant
| |||
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 99–120 mg/LRangeSan Diego County Water Authority | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— San Diego County Water Authority, Metropolitan Water District Skinner Plant, Carlsbad Desalination Plant
| |||
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 242–243 mg/LRangeMetropolitan Water District Skinner Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Metropolitan Water District Skinner Plant, Carlsbad Desalination Plant
| |||
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 2.3–3 mg/LRangeMetropolitan Water District Skinner Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Metropolitan Water District Skinner Plant, San Diego County Water Authority
| |||
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0–4 pCi/LRangeMetropolitan Water District Skinner Plant | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Metropolitan Water District Skinner Plant, Carlsbad Desalination Plant, San Diego County Water Authority
| |||
| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 0–5 pCi/LRangeMetropolitan Water District Skinner Plant | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Metropolitan Water District Skinner Plant, San Diego County Water Authority, Carlsbad Desalination Plant
| |||
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 0–3 pCi/LRangeMetropolitan Water District Skinner Plant | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Metropolitan Water District Skinner Plant, San Diego County Water Authority, Carlsbad Desalination Plant
| |||
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.6–0.8 mg/LRangeMetropolitan Water District Skinner Plant | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Metropolitan Water District Skinner Plant, Carlsbad Desalination Plant, San Diego County Water Authority
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Source: Ramona Municipal Wd — Ramona, 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 Ramona Municipal Wd — Ramona, Ca, CA's water
+Is Ramona Municipal Wd — Ramona, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Ramona Municipal Wd — Ramona, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Barium. 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 Ramona Municipal Wd — Ramona, Ca, CA tap water?
24 contaminants were measured in Ramona Municipal Wd — Ramona, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfection byproducts, and physical & aggregate. 5 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 Ramona Municipal Wd — Ramona, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Ramona Municipal Wd — Ramona, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Barium (61.0× 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 Ramona Municipal Wd — Ramona, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Barium, at 61.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Ramona Municipal Wd — Ramona, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Bromate. 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 Ramona Municipal Wd — Ramona, 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 Ramona Municipal Wd — Ramona, 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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