Drinking water quality · 2020
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What's in South Montebello Irrigation Dist. — Montebello, Ca, CA tap water
14 contaminants were measured in the South Montebello Irrigation Dist. — Montebello, Ca, CA water system's 2020 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 3 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2020
- Contaminants measured
- 14
- Over federal limit
- 3
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- PFOS
- 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 Jan 2008resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | 30.75 ng/LReported levelWell 6 | None set | At or above the limit |
+By source (4)— Well 6, Well 5, Well 3 +1 more
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| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | 17 ng/LReported levelWell 5 | None set | At or above the limit |
+By source (4)— Well 5, Well 3, Well 6 +1 more
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Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 1.3 mg/L90th percentileDistribution System | 1.3 mg/LAction level | At or above the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | Not detected ug/LAverageGroundwater | None set | Within 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 |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | Not detected mg/LAverageGroundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Free | 1.1 mg/LAverageDistribution System | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.9 mg/LAverageGroundwater | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.24 mg/LAverageGroundwater | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 1.1 ug/LAverageDistribution System | None set | Within the limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0MaximumDistribution System Highest Number Of Detections | 0MCLG | None detected |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | Not detected pCi/LAverageGroundwater | 5 pCi/LMCL | None detected |
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | Not detected pCi/LAverageGroundwater | 15 pCi/LMCL | None detected |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | Not detected pCi/LAverageGroundwater | 20 pCi/LMCL | None detected |
People also ask about South Montebello Irrigation Dist. — Montebello, Ca, CA's water
+Is South Montebello Irrigation Dist. — Montebello, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2020?
The 2020 Consumer Confidence Report for the South Montebello Irrigation Dist. — Montebello, Ca, CA water utility lists 3 contaminants at or above the federal limit: PFOS, PFOA, and Copper. 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 South Montebello Irrigation Dist. — Montebello, Ca, CA tap water?
14 contaminants were measured in South Montebello Irrigation Dist. — Montebello, Ca, CA's 2020 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, radionuclides, and inorganic chemicals. 9 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 South Montebello Irrigation Dist. — Montebello, Ca, CA tap water?
3 contaminants in South Montebello Irrigation Dist. — Montebello, Ca, CA's 2020 report sit at or above the federal limit: PFOS (7.7× the limit); PFOA (4.3× the limit); Copper (1.0× 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 South Montebello Irrigation Dist. — Montebello, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2020 report is PFOS, at 7.7× 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 South Montebello Irrigation Dist. — Montebello, 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 South Montebello Irrigation Dist. — Montebello, 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.