Drinking water quality · 2023

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What's in Temescal Valley Water District — Temescal Valley, Ca, CA tap water

49 contaminants were measured in the Temescal Valley Water District — Temescal Valley, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit 1 sit at or above that limit.

Reporting year
2023
Contaminants measured
49
Over federal limit
1
Approaching the limit
0
Worst contaminant
Turbidity
100.0× the limit
Service area
CA
state-level CCR
Source
Utility CCR

Physical & aggregate

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water.100 NTUAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterAt or above the limit
AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids.86 mg/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
ColorA measure of visible tint in the water.1.57AverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals.105 mg/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water.Not detectedAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is.8.5AverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content.421AverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water.2.2 mg/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts.243 mg/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit

Disinfection byproducts

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone.7.9 ug/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterWithin the limit
TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter.42 ug/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterWithin the limit
+By source (2)Riverside System Combined Source Water, TVWD Levels
  • Riverside System Combined Source WaterZone
    avg42 ug/Lrange2.3–86 ug/L108% of limit
  • TVWD LevelsPlant
    avg35.5 ug/Lrange12–25 ug/L44% of limit
HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter.9 ug/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterWithin the limit
+By source (2)Riverside System Combined Source Water, TVWD Levels
  • Riverside System Combined Source WaterZone
    avg9 ug/Lrange0–7 ug/L15% of limit
  • TVWD LevelsPlant
    avg5.1 ug/Lrange0–5.1 ug/L9% of limit
BromodichloromethaneA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.3.2 ug/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
BromoformA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.2.2 ug/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
ChlorateA byproduct that can form during disinfection, especially when hypochlorite solutions degrade.78 ug/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
ChloroformA trihalomethane formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water.2.5 ug/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
DibromochloromethaneA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct.3.2 ug/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection.Not detected ug/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit

Disinfectants

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses.1.5 mg/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterWithin the limit

Other

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
Chlorine Total1.1 mg/LAverageTVWD LevelsWithin the limit

Inorganic chemicals

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits.1.6 mg/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterWithin the limit
FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay.0.6 mg/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterWithin the limit
Chlorodibromoacetic acidA brominated haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.0.08 ug/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterWithin the limit
ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound.50 mg/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil.39 mg/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit

Metals

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing.0.12 ug/L90th percentileAt the tapWithin the limit
ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture.Not detected ug/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterWithin the limit
LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures.Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tapWithin the limit
SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge.Not detected ug/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterWithin the limit
AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant.Not detected ug/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil.110 ug/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness.26 mg/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium.0.38 ug/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
GermaniumA trace metalloid found in some source water.Not detected ug/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
LithiumA naturally occurring element found in some groundwater.Not detected ug/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness.10 mg/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil.2.6 mg/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
SilicaA naturally occurring compound from sand and rock.14 mg/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
SodiumA naturally occurring salt component.43 mg/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
VanadiumNot detected ug/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit

Microbial

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals.0AverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterNone detected
+By source (2)Riverside System Combined Source Water, Highest # detections
  • Riverside System Combined Source WaterZone
    avg0
  • Highest # detectionsPlant
Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation.1 %AverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)Riverside System Combined Source Water, Highest # detections
  • Riverside System Combined Source WaterZone
    avg1 %
  • Highest # detectionsPlant

PFAS ("forever chemicals")

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPerfluorohexanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.'Not detected ng/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterWithin the limit
Perfluorohexanoic acidPerfluorohexanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.'Not detected ng/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
Perfluoropentanoic acidPerfluoropentanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.'Not detected ng/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.'Not detected ug/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit

Radionuclides

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements.Not detected pCi/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterWithin the limit
Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances.Not detected pCi/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterWithin the limit
UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits.1.2 pCi/LAverageRiverside System Combined Source WaterDetected — no federal limit
Source: Temescal Valley Water District — Temescal Valley, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required to publish. The numbers on this page are the utility's own. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.

People also ask about Temescal Valley Water District — Temescal Valley, Ca, CA's water

+Is Temescal Valley Water District — Temescal Valley, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?

The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Temescal Valley Water District — Temescal Valley, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Turbidity. 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 Temescal Valley Water District — Temescal Valley, Ca, CA tap water?

49 contaminants were measured in Temescal Valley Water District — Temescal Valley, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfection byproducts, and physical & aggregate. 14 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 Temescal Valley Water District — Temescal Valley, Ca, CA tap water?

One contaminant in Temescal Valley Water District — Temescal Valley, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Turbidity (100.0× 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 Temescal Valley Water District — Temescal Valley, Ca, CA tap water?

The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Turbidity, at 100.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the physical & aggregate family of contaminants.

+Where does the data on this page come from?

Every value is transcribed from Temescal Valley Water District — Temescal Valley, 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 Temescal Valley Water District — Temescal Valley, 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.

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