Drinking water quality · 2020
· Verified
What's in Santa Fe Springs - City, Water Dept. — Santa Fe Springs, Ca, CA tap water
26 contaminants were measured in the Santa Fe Springs - City, Water Dept. — Santa Fe Springs, Ca, CA water system's 2020 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 2 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2020
- Contaminants measured
- 26
- Over federal limit
- 2
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- PFOS
- Service area
- CA
4.3× the limit
state-level CCR
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | 17 ng/LAverageSfswua Groundwater | 6.5 ng/LNL | At or above the limit |
+By source (2)— Sfswua Groundwater, MWD Surface Water
| |||
| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | 9.2 ng/LAverageSfswua Groundwater | 5.1 ng/LNL | At or above the limit |
+By source (2)— Sfswua Groundwater, MWD Surface Water
| |||
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 5.5 ng/LAverageSfswua Groundwater | 500 ng/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Sfswua Groundwater, MWD Surface Water
| |||
| Perfluorohexanoic acidPerfluorohexanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 4.9 ng/LAverageSfswua Groundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Sfswua Groundwater, MWD Surface Water
| |||
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 1.7 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 29 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 8.1 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. | Not detected mg/LAverageMWD Surface Water | None set | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.47 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.11 mg/LAverageMWD Surface Water | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— SFSWUA Groundwater, MWD Surface Water
| |||
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | Not detected ug/LAverageSFSWUA Groundwater | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— SFSWUA Groundwater, MWD Surface Water
| |||
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 0.15 mg/LAverageMWD Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— MWD Surface Water, SFSWUA Groundwater
| |||
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 79 mg/LAverageSfswua Groundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Sfswua Groundwater, MWD Surface Water
| |||
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 26 mg/LAverageMWD Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— MWD Surface Water, Sfswua Groundwater
| |||
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 2 ug/LAverageMWD Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— MWD Surface Water, SFSWUA Groundwater
| |||
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 98 mg/LAverageMWD Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— MWD Surface Water, Sfswua Groundwater
| |||
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 2.8 mg/LAverageSFSWUA Groundwater | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— SFSWUA Groundwater, MWD Surface Water
| |||
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.7 mg/LAverageMWD Surface Water | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— MWD Surface Water, SFSWUA Groundwater
| |||
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | Not detected pCi/LAverageMWD Surface Water | 5 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— MWD Surface Water, SFSWUA Groundwater
| |||
| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 5 pCi/LAverageMWD Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 2 pCi/LAverageMWD Surface Water | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— MWD Surface Water, SFSWUA Groundwater
| |||
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TetrachloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (PCE) used in dry cleaning and degreasing. | Not detected ug/LAverageSFSWUA Groundwater | 5 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— SFSWUA Groundwater, MWD Surface Water
| |||
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 170 mg/LAverageSfswua Groundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Sfswua Groundwater, MWD Surface Water
| |||
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 270 mg/LAverageMWD Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Sfswua Groundwater, MWD Surface Water
| |||
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 8.1AverageMWD Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— MWD Surface Water, Sfswua Groundwater
| |||
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.03Reported levelTurbidity Measurements | 0.3Treatment technique | Detected — no federal limit |
Source: Santa Fe Springs - City, Water Dept. — Santa Fe Springs, Ca, CA's 2020 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 Santa Fe Springs - City, Water Dept. — Santa Fe Springs, Ca, CA's water
+Is Santa Fe Springs - City, Water Dept. — Santa Fe Springs, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2020?
The 2020 Consumer Confidence Report for the Santa Fe Springs - City, Water Dept. — Santa Fe Springs, Ca, CA water utility lists 2 contaminants at or above the federal limit: PFOS and PFOA. 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 Santa Fe Springs - City, Water Dept. — Santa Fe Springs, Ca, CA tap water?
26 contaminants were measured in Santa Fe Springs - City, Water Dept. — Santa Fe Springs, Ca, CA's 2020 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, pfas ("forever chemicals"), and physical & aggregate. 12 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 Santa Fe Springs - City, Water Dept. — Santa Fe Springs, Ca, CA tap water?
2 contaminants in Santa Fe Springs - City, Water Dept. — Santa Fe Springs, Ca, CA's 2020 report sit at or above the federal limit: PFOS (4.3× the limit); PFOA (2.3× 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 Santa Fe Springs - City, Water Dept. — Santa Fe Springs, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2020 report is PFOS, at 4.3× the federal threshold. It belongs to the pfas ("forever chemicals") family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Santa Fe Springs - City, Water Dept. — Santa Fe Springs, Ca, CA's 2020 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 Santa Fe Springs - City, Water Dept. — Santa Fe Springs, 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 2020 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.
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