Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in San Miguelito Mwc — Avila Beach, Ca, CA tap water
6 contaminants were measured in the San Miguelito Mwc — Avila Beach, 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
- 6
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- Nitrate
- Service area
- CA
Compliance history
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act violation & enforcement records (EPA SDWIS). A violation is a regulatory determination by the state or EPA — separate from the measured levels above.
- Maximum contaminant level exceededHealth-based2 violations on record · most recent Oct 2023resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0–40 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | At or above the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 1.1 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Approaching the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.0 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 0.015 mg/LAction level | None detected |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 1.26–3.1 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0Reported levelTotal No. of Detections | None set | None detected |
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 2024Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about San Miguelito Mwc — Avila Beach, Ca, CA's water
+Is San Miguelito Mwc — Avila Beach, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the San Miguelito Mwc — Avila Beach, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Nitrate. 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 San Miguelito Mwc — Avila Beach, Ca, CA tap water?
6 contaminants were measured in San Miguelito Mwc — Avila Beach, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, microbial, and inorganic chemicals. 4 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 San Miguelito Mwc — Avila Beach, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in San Miguelito Mwc — Avila Beach, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Nitrate (4.0× 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 San Miguelito Mwc — Avila Beach, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Nitrate, at 4.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the inorganic chemicals family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in San Miguelito Mwc — Avila Beach, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Copper. 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 San Miguelito Mwc — Avila Beach, 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 San Miguelito Mwc — Avila Beach, 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.