Drinking water quality · 2023
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 — 2 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 10
- Over federal limit
- 2
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- PFOS
- 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 Oct 20241 open
- Maximum contaminant level exceededHealth-based1 violation on record · most recent May 1996resolved
- Reporting1 violation on record · most recent Oct 20241 open
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | 0–7.1 ng/LRangeVOE Groundwater Wells | 6.5 ng/LNL | At or above the limit |
+By source (2)— VOE Groundwater Wells, CLAWA Surface Water
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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
| |||
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 0–18 pCi/LRangeVOE Groundwater Wells | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.0098 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 0.015 mg/LAction level | 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 |
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
| |||
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0.2–1.2 mg/LReported levelVOE System Result (Range or Highest) | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
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 2 contaminants at or above the federal limit: PFOS and 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. 8 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?
2 contaminants in Valley of Enchantment Mwc — Crestline, Ca, CA's 2023 report sit at or above the federal limit: PFOS (1.8× the 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 PFOS, at 1.8× the federal threshold. It belongs to the pfas ("forever chemicals") 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.