Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in Usmc - 29 Palms — Twentynine Palms, Ca, CA tap water
25 contaminants were measured in the Usmc - 29 Palms — Twentynine Palms, 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
- 25
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Chromium
- 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-based3 violations on record · most recent Mar 2008resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 0.65 mg/LAverageDetection | None set | At or above the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0.0028 mg/LAverageDetection | 0.01 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| LithiumA naturally occurring element found in some groundwater. | Not detectedReported levelMCAGCC Water | None set | None detected |
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 159AverageDetection | 1000Public health goal | Detected — no federal limit |
| IronA naturally occurring metal common in groundwater. | 0.06 mg/LAverageDetection | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 0.01 mg/LAverageDetection | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.14 NTUAverageDetection | 1 NTUMCL | Within the limit |
| ColorA measure of visible tint in the water. | 3AverageDetection | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | 1AverageDetection | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 138 mg/LAverageDetection | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.24 mg/LAverageDetection | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | Not detectedAverageDetection | None set | None detected |
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detectedReported levelMCAGCC Water | None set | None detected |
| N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detectedReported levelMCAGCC Water | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)Perfluorodecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detectedReported levelMCAGCC Water | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)Perfluorododecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detectedReported levelMCAGCC Water | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detectedReported levelMCAGCC Water | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detectedReported levelMCAGCC Water | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTeDA)Perfluorotetradecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detectedReported levelMCAGCC Water | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)Perfluorotridecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detectedReported levelMCAGCC Water | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)Perfluoroundecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detectedReported levelMCAGCC Water | None set | None detected |
| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | Not detected ng/LReported levelMCAGCC Water | None set | None detected |
| Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acidHFPO-DA ('GenX chemicals'), a newer-generation PFAS replacement compound. | 1996Reported levelRequirement | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PFAS | 1996Reported levelRequirement | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 1996Reported levelRequirement | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Usmc - 29 Palms — Twentynine Palms, Ca, CA's water
+Is Usmc - 29 Palms — Twentynine Palms, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Usmc - 29 Palms — Twentynine Palms, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Chromium. 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 Usmc - 29 Palms — Twentynine Palms, Ca, CA tap water?
25 contaminants were measured in Usmc - 29 Palms — Twentynine Palms, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning pfas ("forever chemicals"), metals, and physical & aggregate. 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 Usmc - 29 Palms — Twentynine Palms, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Usmc - 29 Palms — Twentynine Palms, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Chromium (6.5× 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 Usmc - 29 Palms — Twentynine Palms, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Chromium, at 6.5× the federal threshold. It belongs to the other family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Usmc - 29 Palms — Twentynine Palms, 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 Usmc - 29 Palms — Twentynine Palms, 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.