Drinking water quality · 2024
· Verified
What's in City of San Jacinto, CA tap water
31 contaminants were measured in the City of San Jacinto, CA water system's 2024 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 5 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2024
- Contaminants measured
- 31
- Over federal limit
- 5
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- Bromate
- Service area
- CA
- BromateDisinfection byproducts · Reported level0–19 ug/Llimit 0.1 ug/L · 190.0× the limit
- TTHMDisinfection byproducts · Reported level16–67 ug/Llimit 1 ug/L · 67.0× the limit
- LeadMetals · Reported level90 ug/Llimit 15 ug/L · 6.0× the limit
- pHPhysical & aggregate · Reported level6.3–8.1limit 6.5 · 1.2× the limit
- ChlorineDisinfectants · Reported level0–4.3 mg/Llimit 4 mg/L · 1.1× the limit
Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
City of San Jacinto, CA's drinking water comes from ground water, drawn from 3 sources.
Source
- WELL 10 BATH STREET
- ARTESIA WELL
- LAKE PARK WELL
Treatment
- BATH TREATMENT PLANT EFFLUENT - TREATED
- BATH RESERVOIR - TREATED
- ARTESIA WELL - CL XCLD
- + 2 more
Distribution
Also buys water from EASTERN MUNICIPAL WD.
Historical readings · EPA Six-Year Review (2012–2019)
2 contaminants historically over EPA limits in City of San Jacinto, CA
Every U.S. public water system reports compliance-monitoring data to EPA. The Six-Year Review releases the 2012–2019 window as a single dataset — here's what your system reported, year by year. Values shown are the highest detection per analyte per year, compared to the federal MCL.
| Contaminant | Worst detection | EPA limit | Years (2012–2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
HAA5 worst: 2014 | 0.071 mg/L 1.2× | 0.06 mg/L | '14'15'18'19 |
TTHM worst: 2014 | 0.091 mg/L 1.1× | 0.08 mg/L | '14'15'16'18'19 |
FLUORIDE worst: 2013 | 0.6 mg/L within | 4 mg/L | '13'16'19 |
BARIUM worst: 2013 | 0.19 mg/L within near national p90 | 2 mg/L | '13'16'19 |
URANIUM worst: 2013 | 0.00168 ug/L within below national p90 | 30 ug/L | '13 |
DBAA worst: 2014 | 0.0034 mg/L | — | '14'15'16'18'19 |
DCAA worst: 2014 | 0.023 mg/L | — | '14'15'16'18'19 |
TCAA worst: 2014 | 0.039 mg/L | — | '14'15'18'19 |
MBAA worst: 2014 | 0.0041 mg/L | — | '14'15'19 |
MCAA worst: 2014 | 0.023 mg/L | — | '14'15 |
BROMODICHLOROMETHANE worst: 2014 | 0.025 mg/L | — | '14'15'16'18'19 |
BROMOFORM worst: 2014 | 0.0061 mg/L | — | '14'15'16'18'19 |
CHLOROFORM worst: 2014 | 0.053 mg/L | — | '14'15'16'18'19 |
DIBROMOCHLOROMETHANE worst: 2014 | 0.011 mg/L | — | '14'15'16'18'19 |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. | 0–19 ug/LReported levelMills | 0.1 ug/LPublic health goal | At or above the limit |
| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | 2.3 ug/LAveragePerris Valley Wells M | 6 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (8)— Perris Valley Wells M, Mills Filtration Plant, Desalination Complex L +5 more
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Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 90 ug/LReported levelMills | 15 ug/LAction level | At or above the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 2.5 ug/LAveragePerris Valley Wells M | 10 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (8)— East Valley Wells, Perris Valley Wells M, Hemet Filtration Plant +5 more
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| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 1.2 ug/LAveragePerris Valley Wells M | 10 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (8)— Perris Valley Wells M, North Perris Wells, Desalination Complex L +5 more
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| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 74 ug/LAverageSkinner Filtration Plant | 1000 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (8)— Skinner Filtration Plant, Mills Filtration Plant, East Valley Wells +5 more
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| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 90 ug/LReported levelEast Valley | 1300 ug/LAction level | Within the limit |
| IronA naturally occurring metal common in groundwater. | Not detected ug/LAverageEast Valley Wells | 300 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (8)— Desalination Complex L, East Valley Wells, Hemet Filtration Plant +5 more
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| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | Not detected ug/LAveragePerris Filtration Plant | 50 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (8)— Desalination Complex L, Perris Filtration Plant, East Valley Wells +5 more
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| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LAveragePerris Filtration Plant | 50 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (8)— East Valley Wells, Perris Filtration Plant, Desalination Complex L +5 more
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Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 6.3–8.1Reported levelMills | 6.5MCL | At or above the limit |
+By source (2)— EMWD's Entire Distribution System, East Valley
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| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 826 mg/LAveragePerris Valley Wells M | 1000 mg/LMCL | Approaching the limit |
+By source (8)— Perris Valley Wells M, Perris Filtration Plant, East Valley Wells +5 more
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| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 1120 uS/cmAveragePerris Valley Wells M | 1600 uS/cmMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (8)— Perris Filtration Plant, Perris Valley Wells M, East Valley Wells +5 more
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| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | 1Reported levelSkinner | 3MCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— East Valley, North Perris, EMWD's Entire Distribution System
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| ColorA measure of visible tint in the water. | 2AverageSkinner Filtration Plant | 15MCL | Within the limit |
+By source (10)— East Valley, EMWD's Entire Distribution System, Hemet Filtration Plant +7 more
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| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | Not detected NTUAverageEast Valley Wells | 5 NTUMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (11)— East Valley, EMWD's Entire Distribution System, North Perris Wells +8 more
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Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0–4.3 mg/LReported levelEMWD's Entire Distribution System | 4 mg/LMRDL | At or above the limit |
+By source (4)— EMWD's Entire Distribution System, East Valley, City of Perris +1 more
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Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 233 mg/LAveragePerris Valley Wells M | 500 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (8)— Perris Valley Wells M, Desalination Complex L, Perris Filtration Plant +5 more
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| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 199 mg/LAverageSkinner Filtration Plant | 500 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (8)— Perris Filtration Plant, Skinner Filtration Plant, East Valley Wells +5 more
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| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 1.7 mg/LAverageDesalination Complex L | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (8)— Perris Valley Wells M, East Valley Wells, Desalination Complex L +5 more
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| NitriteA compound from fertilizer runoff, sewage, and erosion of natural deposits. | Not detected mg/LAverageSkinner Filtration Plant | 1 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (8)— Perris Filtration Plant, Hemet Filtration Plant, Desalination Complex L +5 more
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Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 18.6 pCi/LAverageHemet Filtration Plant | 50 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (7)— East Valley Wells, Hemet Filtration Plant, Desalination Complex L +4 more
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| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 5.2 pCi/LAveragePerris Valley Wells M | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (8)— East Valley Wells, Perris Valley Wells M, Desalination Complex L +5 more
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| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0.48 pCi/LAverageNorth Perris Wells | 5 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (8)— North Perris Wells, Mills Filtration Plant, Skinner Filtration Plant +5 more
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Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0Reported levelEMWD's Entire Distribution System | 0MCLG | None detected |
+By source (4)— EMWD's Entire Distribution System, City of Perris, North Perris +1 more
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| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 5Reported levelEMWD's Entire Distribution System | 0MCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (4)— EMWD's Entire Distribution System, East Valley, North Perris +1 more
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People also ask about City of San Jacinto, CA's water
+Is City of San Jacinto, CA tap water safe to drink in 2024?
The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the City of San Jacinto, CA water utility lists 5 contaminants at or above the federal limit: Bromate, TTHM, Lead, pH, and Chlorine. 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 City of San Jacinto, CA tap water?
31 contaminants were measured in City of San Jacinto, CA's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and inorganic chemicals. 30 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 City of San Jacinto, CA tap water?
5 contaminants in City of San Jacinto, CA's 2024 report sit at or above the federal limit: Bromate (190.0× the limit); TTHM (67.0× the limit); Lead (6.0× the limit); pH (1.2× the limit); Chlorine (1.1× 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 City of San Jacinto, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2024 report is Bromate, at 190.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the disinfection byproducts family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in City of San Jacinto, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Total Dissolved Solids. 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 City of San Jacinto, CA's 2024 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 City of San Jacinto, 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 2024 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.