Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Suburban Water Systems-san Jose — Covina, Ca, CA tap water
33 contaminants were measured in the Suburban Water Systems-san Jose — Covina, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 33
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- 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.
- Treatment technique violationHealth-based1 violation on record · most recent Jun 1993resolved
- Maximum contaminant level exceededHealth-based1 violation on record · most recent Dec 1992resolved
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. | 4.5 mg/LAverageGroundwater | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater, Treated Surface Water
| |||
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.4 mg/LAverageTreated Surface Water | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater
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| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 63.5 mg/LAverageTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater
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| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 120.5 mg/LAverageTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater
| |||
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 26 ug/LAverageAnnual Average | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 12 ug/LAverageAnnual Average | None set | Within the limit |
| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | 2.1 ug/LAverageGroundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater
| |||
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.31 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 1.05 ug/LAverageTreated Surface Water | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater, Treated Surface Water
| |||
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.1 mg/LAverageTreated Surface Water | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater
| |||
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | None detected |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 53.5 ug/LAverageTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater
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| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 100 ug/LAverageTreated Surface Water | 1000 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater
| |||
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 62.7 mg/LAverageGroundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater, Treated Surface Water
| |||
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 4.5 ug/LAverageGroundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater, Treated Surface Water
| |||
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 17.5 mg/LAverageTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater
| |||
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 3.7 mg/LAverageTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater
| |||
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 61.5 mg/LAverageTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater
| |||
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 1.7 pCi/LAverageTreated Surface Water | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater, Treated Surface Water
| |||
| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 0.6 pCi/LAverageGroundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater
| |||
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 2.2 pCi/LAverageGroundwater | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater, Treated Surface Water
| |||
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.1 NTUAverageGroundwater | 1 NTUMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater
| |||
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 161.7 mg/LAverageGroundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater, Treated Surface Water
| |||
| ColorA measure of visible tint in the water. | 0.5AverageTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater
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| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 214.9 mg/LAverageGroundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater
| |||
| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | 0.5AverageGroundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater, Treated Surface Water
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| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 8.2AverageTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater, Treated Surface Water
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| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 645.5AverageTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater
| |||
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 2.2 mg/LAverageTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater
| |||
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 401 mg/LAverageTreated Surface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Treated Surface Water, Groundwater
| |||
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrichloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (TCE) used in metal degreasing. | 0.4 ug/LAverageGroundwater | 5 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater, Treated Surface Water
| |||
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 1.8 ug/LAverageGroundwater | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater, Treated Surface Water
| |||
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0.6 %MaximumSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Suburban Water Systems-san Jose — Covina, Ca, CA's water
+Is Suburban Water Systems-san Jose — Covina, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
Every one of the 33 contaminants measured in Suburban Water Systems-san Jose — Covina, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report is below its federal limit. "Safe" under the EPA's drinking-water standards is health-based, not aesthetic — but by those standards, no measured contaminant in this report exceeds its enforceable threshold. Individual health concerns (e.g. immunocompromised, infant, pregnancy) may warrant additional filtering regardless of compliance.
+What contaminants are in Suburban Water Systems-san Jose — Covina, Ca, CA tap water?
33 contaminants were measured in Suburban Water Systems-san Jose — Covina, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, 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.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Suburban Water Systems-san Jose — Covina, 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 Suburban Water Systems-san Jose — Covina, 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.