Drinking water quality · 2020
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What's in Sleepy Valley Water Company — Santa Clarita, Ca, CA tap water
12 contaminants were measured in the Sleepy Valley Water Company — Santa Clarita, Ca, CA water system's 2020 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2020
- Contaminants measured
- 12
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- Nitrate
- Service area
- CA
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 14.7 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.3 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate Nitrite | 9.1 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Approaching the limit |
| Chromium | 20 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Deha | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 5.24 pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 5 pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.15 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 5 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 0.2 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 1 mg/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 54 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
People also ask about Sleepy Valley Water Company — Santa Clarita, Ca, CA's water
+Is Sleepy Valley Water Company — Santa Clarita, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2020?
The 2020 Consumer Confidence Report for the Sleepy Valley Water Company — Santa Clarita, 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 Sleepy Valley Water Company — Santa Clarita, Ca, CA tap water?
12 contaminants were measured in Sleepy Valley Water Company — Santa Clarita, Ca, CA's 2020 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, other, and inorganic chemicals. 8 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 Sleepy Valley Water Company — Santa Clarita, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Sleepy Valley Water Company — Santa Clarita, Ca, CA's 2020 report sits at or above the federal limit: Nitrate (1.5× 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 Sleepy Valley Water Company — Santa Clarita, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2020 report is Nitrate, at 1.5× the federal threshold. It belongs to the inorganic chemicals family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Sleepy Valley Water Company — Santa Clarita, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Nitrate Nitrite. 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 Sleepy Valley Water Company — Santa Clarita, 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 Sleepy Valley Water Company — Santa Clarita, 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.