Drinking water quality · 2024
· Verified
What's in Skinner Service Area, CA tap water
31 contaminants were measured in the Skinner Service Area, 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
Skinner Service Area, CA's drinking water comes from ground water, drawn from 1 source.
Source
- TUNNEL
Treatment
- TUNNEL AND HORIZONTAL TREATED (CL2)
Distribution
Also buys water from CLAWA.
Historical readings · EPA Six-Year Review (2012–2019)
1 contaminant historically over EPA limits in Skinner Service Area, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
TTHM worst: 2019 | 0.115 mg/L 1.4× | 0.08 mg/L | '15'16'17'18'19 |
HAA5 worst: 2017 | 0.0124 mg/L within | 0.06 mg/L | '15'16'17'18'19 |
NITRATE worst: 2012 | 1.02 mg/L within | 10 mg/L | '12'13'14'15'16'17'18 |
NITRATE NITRITE worst: 2017 | 0.99 mg/L within | 10 mg/L | '16'17 |
FLUORIDE worst: 2017 | 0.19 mg/L within | 4 mg/L | '13'16'17 |
URANIUM worst: 2019 | 0.00402 ug/L within below national p90 | 30 ug/L | '13'19 |
DBAA worst: 2015 | 0.0062 mg/L | — | '15'16'17'18'19 |
DCAA worst: 2015 | 0.0019 mg/L | — | '15'16'17'18'19 |
MBAA worst: 2019 | 0.0013 mg/L | — | '19 |
TCAA worst: 2015 | 0.0025 mg/L | — | '15'16'17'18 |
BROMODICHLOROMETHANE worst: 2015 | 0.0083 mg/L | — | '15'16'17'18'19 |
BROMOFORM worst: 2015 | 0.0396 mg/L | — | '15'16'17'18'19 |
CHLOROFORM worst: 2015 | 0.0134 mg/L | — | '15'16'17'18'19 |
DIBROMOCHLOROMETHANE worst: 2015 | 0.0116 mg/L | — | '15'16'17'18'19 |
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, Perris Filtration Plant, Skinner Filtration Plant +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 levelSkinner | 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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| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 209 ug/LAveragePerris Valley Wells M | 1000 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (8)— Perris Valley Wells M, East Valley Wells, North Perris Wells +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, Mills Filtration Plant +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 levelMills | 1300 ug/LAction level | Within the limit |
| IronA naturally occurring metal common in groundwater. | Not detected ug/LAveragePerris Valley Wells M | 300 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (8)— Desalination Complex L, East Valley Wells, Perris Valley Wells M +5 more
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| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | Not detected ug/LAverageNorth Perris Wells | 50 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (8)— Desalination Complex L, North Perris Wells, Mills Filtration Plant +5 more
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| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LAverageEast Valley Wells | 50 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (8)— East Valley Wells, Desalination Complex L, Hemet Filtration Plant +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 levelEast Valley | 3MCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— East Valley, EMWD's Entire Distribution System, North Perris
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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 NTUAverageDesalination Complex L | 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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| NitriteA compound from fertilizer runoff, sewage, and erosion of natural deposits. | Not detected mg/LAveragePerris Valley Wells M | 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, Desalination Complex L +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 levelEast Valley | 0MCLG | None detected |
+By source (4)— East Valley, EMWD's Entire Distribution System, 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 Skinner Service Area, CA's water
+Is Skinner Service Area, CA tap water safe to drink in 2024?
The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the Skinner Service Area, 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 Skinner Service Area, CA tap water?
31 contaminants were measured in Skinner Service Area, 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 Skinner Service Area, CA tap water?
5 contaminants in Skinner Service Area, 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 Skinner Service Area, 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 Skinner Service Area, 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 Skinner Service Area, 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 Skinner Service Area, 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.