Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Tejon Castac Wd - I5 & Laval Rd — Lebec, Ca, CA tap water
18 contaminants were measured in the Tejon Castac Wd - I5 & Laval Rd — Lebec, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 2 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 18
- Over federal limit
- 2
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- TTHM
- Service area
- CA
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 52.01 mg/LAverageSurface water only | None set | At or above the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 21.18 mg/LAverageSurface water only | None set | At or above the limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 1.29 mg/LAverageWide | 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. | 0.44 mg/LAverageSurface water only | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | Not detected mg/LRangeSurface water only | 4 mg/LMCL | None detected |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.038 NTUAverageSurface water only | None set | Within the limit |
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 71 mg/LAverageSurface water only | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 80 mg/LAverageSurface water only | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.73AverageSurface water only | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 1.85 mg/LAverageSurface water only | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | Not detected mg/LAverageSurface water only | None set | None detected |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | Not detected ug/LRangeSurface water only | None set | None detected |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LAverageSurface water only | None set | None detected |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 20 mg/LAverageSurface water only | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 11 mg/LAverageSurface water only | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 1.4 mg/LAverageSurface water only | 0.5 mg/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 35 mg/LAverageSurface water only | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0MaximumSurface water only Highest Monthly | None set | None detected |
People also ask about Tejon Castac Wd - I5 & Laval Rd — Lebec, Ca, CA's water
+Is Tejon Castac Wd - I5 & Laval Rd — Lebec, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Tejon Castac Wd - I5 & Laval Rd — Lebec, Ca, CA water utility lists 2 contaminants at or above the federal limit: TTHM and HAA5. 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 Tejon Castac Wd - I5 & Laval Rd — Lebec, Ca, CA tap water?
18 contaminants were measured in Tejon Castac Wd - I5 & Laval Rd — Lebec, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and disinfection byproducts. 4 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 Tejon Castac Wd - I5 & Laval Rd — Lebec, Ca, CA tap water?
2 contaminants in Tejon Castac Wd - I5 & Laval Rd — Lebec, Ca, CA's 2023 report sit at or above the federal limit: TTHM (650.1× the limit); HAA5 (353.0× 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 Tejon Castac Wd - I5 & Laval Rd — Lebec, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is TTHM, at 650.1× the federal threshold. It belongs to the disinfection byproducts family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Tejon Castac Wd - I5 & Laval Rd — Lebec, 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 Tejon Castac Wd - I5 & Laval Rd — Lebec, 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.