Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in Valley of Enchantment Mwc — Crestline, Ca, CA tap water
10 contaminants were measured in the Valley of Enchantment Mwc — Crestline, 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
- 10
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Gross Alpha
- Service area
- CA
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0–22.5 pCi/LRangeVOE Groundwater Wells | 15 pCi/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0–1 pCi/LRangeVOE Groundwater Wells | 5 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— VOE Groundwater Wells, CLAWA Treated Surface Water
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| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 0–18 pCi/LRangeVOE Groundwater Wells | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0–5.8 mg/LRangeVOE Groundwater Wells | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— VOE Groundwater Wells, CLAWA Surface Water
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Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 5 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0–3 ug/LRangeVOE Groundwater Wells | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.36 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0.2–0.6 mg/LReported levelVOE System Result (Range or Highest) | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | 0–7.1RangeVOE Groundwater Wells | 6.5NL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— VOE Groundwater Wells, CLAWA Surface Water
| |||
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.57Reported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Valley of Enchantment Mwc — Crestline, Ca, CA's water
+Is Valley of Enchantment Mwc — Crestline, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Valley of Enchantment Mwc — Crestline, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Gross Alpha. 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 Valley of Enchantment Mwc — Crestline, Ca, CA tap water?
10 contaminants were measured in Valley of Enchantment Mwc — Crestline, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, radionuclides, and disinfectants. 7 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 Valley of Enchantment Mwc — Crestline, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Valley of Enchantment Mwc — Crestline, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Gross Alpha (1.5× 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 Valley of Enchantment Mwc — Crestline, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Gross Alpha, at 1.5× the federal threshold. It belongs to the radionuclides family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Valley of Enchantment Mwc — Crestline, 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 Valley of Enchantment Mwc — Crestline, 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.