Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Ventura Wwd No. 8 - Simi Valley, CA tap water
122 contaminants were measured in the Ventura Wwd No. 8 - Simi Valley, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 4 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 122
- Over federal limit
- 4
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- Iron
- Service area
- CA
6.7× the limit
state-level CCR
At or above the federal limit
Approaching the limit (≥ 80%)
Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
Ventura Wwd No. 8 - Simi Valley, CA's drinking water comes from ground water, drawn from 3 sources.
Source
3ground water
- WELL · 3
Treatment
1treatment plant
- TAPO CANYON MEMBRANE TP
Distribution
0storage units
Also buys water from CALLEGUAS MUNICIPAL WATER DIST.
Source: EPA SDWIS facilities inventory. Methodology.
Historical readings · EPA Six-Year Review (2012–2019)
20 historically-detected contaminants in Ventura Wwd No. 8 - Simi Valley, CA
Every U.S. public water system reports compliance-monitoring data to EPA. The Six-Year Review releases the 2012–2019 window as a single dataset — here's what your system reported, year by year. Values shown are the highest detection per analyte per year, compared to the federal MCL.
| Contaminant | Worst detection | EPA limit | Years (2012–2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
GROSS BETA worst: 2015 | 3.4 mrem/yr 85% | 4 mrem/yr | '15'17'18 |
TTHM worst: 2013 | 0.063 mg/L within | 0.08 mg/L | '12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19 |
SELENIUM worst: 2018 | 0.039 mg/L within | 0.05 mg/L | '12'14'15'17'18 |
ARSENIC worst: 2018 | 0.0041 mg/L within below national p90 | 0.01 mg/L | '12'15'17'18 |
HAA5 worst: 2018 | 0.018 mg/L within | 0.06 mg/L | '12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19 |
NITRATE worst: 2012 | 2.71 mg/L within | 10 mg/L | '12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19 |
NITRATE NITRITE worst: 2017 | 1.4 mg/L within | 10 mg/L | '17'18'19 |
FLUORIDE worst: 2014 | 0.38 mg/L within | 4 mg/L | '12'14'15'17'18 |
BARIUM worst: 2019 | 0.12 mg/L within near national p90 | 2 mg/L | '19 |
URANIUM worst: 2019 | 0.0179 ug/L within near national p90 | 30 ug/L | '12'14'15'17'18'19 |
COPPER worst: 2017 | 0.1 mg/L below national p90 | — | '17'18 |
DBAA worst: 2012 | 0.0048 mg/L | — | '12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19 |
DCAA worst: 2012 | 0.0025 mg/L | — | '12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19 |
MBAA worst: 2013 | 0.003 mg/L | — | '13 |
MCAA worst: 2018 | 0.0093 mg/L | — | '18 |
TCAA worst: 2013 | 0.0022 mg/L | — | '13'14'15'18'19 |
BROMODICHLOROMETHANE worst: 2012 | 0.0039 mg/L | — | '12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19 |
BROMOFORM worst: 2012 | 0.0074 mg/L | — | '12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19 |
CHLOROFORM worst: 2012 | 0.0022 mg/L | — | '12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19 |
DIBROMOCHLOROMETHANE worst: 2012 | 0.0095 mg/L | — | '12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19 |
PWSID CA5610023 · Source: EPA Six-Year Review 4 (2012–2019). Values are the highest detection in each calendar year; non-detect years are omitted. Year tags above show every year with a detection.
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IronA naturally occurring metal common in groundwater. | 2000 UG/LAverageSource water | 300 UG/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 130 UG/LAverageSource water | 50 UG/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 2.5 UG/LAverageSource water | 100 UG/LMCL | Within the limit |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 1000 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Antimony | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 6 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Beryllium | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 4 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Cadmium | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | None set | None detected |
| MercuryA toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff. | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 2 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Thallium | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 2 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| ZincA naturally occurring metal that can also enter water from corroding pipes. | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 5000 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 160 UG/LAverageEntry point | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 145.96428571428572 MG/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 0.93 UG/LAverageEntry point | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 33.330769230769235 MG/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 3.7 MG/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 52 MG/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Vanadium | 4 UG/LAverageEntry point | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 17.15 NTUAverageSource water | 5 NTUMCL | At or above the limit |
| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | 4 TONAverageSource water | 3 TONMCL | At or above the limit |
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 832.3076923076923 MG/LAverageSource water | 1000 MG/LMCL | Approaching the limit |
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 1115.3846153846155 UMHO/CMAverageSource water | 1600 UMHO/CMMCL | Within the limit |
| ColorA measure of visible tint in the water. | 3 UNITSAverageSource water | 15 UNITSMCL | Within the limit |
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 253.125 MG/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 529.4615384615385 MG/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.562666666666667 PHAverageEntry point | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 390 MG/LAverageSource water | 500 MG/LMCL | Within the limit |
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 34 MG/LAverageSource water | 500 MG/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Asbestos | Not detected MFLHighest single sampleEntry point | 7 MFLMCL | None detected |
| Cyanide | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 150 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| NitriteA compound from fertilizer runoff, sewage, and erosion of natural deposits. | Not detected MG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 1 MG/LMCL | None detected |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 2.32 PCI/LAverageEntry point | 15 PCI/LMCL | Within the limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 10 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| N-Nitrosodi-n-butylamine | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| NDMA | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 6 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| ChlorateA byproduct that can form during disinfection, especially when hypochlorite solutions degrade. | 50 UG/LAverageEntry point | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbofuran | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 18 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 0.5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Chlordane | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 0.1 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Chlorobenzene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 70 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Chromium | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 50 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Cis Dichloroethylene 12 | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 6 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Deha | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 400 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Dehp | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 4 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Dichloroethane 12 | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 0.5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Dichloroethylene 11 | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 6 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Dichloropropane 12 | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Dinoseb | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 7 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Diquat | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 20 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Edb | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 0.05 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Endothall | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 100 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Endrin | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 2 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Glyphosate | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 700 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Heptachlor | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 0.01 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 0.01 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Hexachlorobenzene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 1 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 50 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Methoxychlor | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 30 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| O Dichlorobenzene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 600 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Oxamyl | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 50 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| P Dichlorobenzene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Pcb Total | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 0.5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Pce | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Pentachlorophenol | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 1 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Picloram | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 500 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Styrene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 100 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Tce | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Toxaphene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 3 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Trans Dichloroethylene 12 | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 10 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Trichlorobenzene 124 | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Trichloroethane 111 | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 200 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Trichloroethane 112 | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Twofourd | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 70 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Vinyl Chloride | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 0.5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid, a chlorinated PFAS compound. | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| 4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)ADONA, a newer-generation PFAS replacement compound. | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| 9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid, a chlorinated PFAS compound. | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acidHFPO-DA ('GenX chemicals'), a newer-generation PFAS replacement compound. | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid, a PFAS-related compound. | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)Perfluorodecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)Perfluorododecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acidPerfluoroheptanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorohexanoic acidPerfluorohexanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorononanoic acidPerfluorononanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTeDA)Perfluorotetradecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)Perfluorotridecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)Perfluoroundecanoic acid, a longer-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected NG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,3-TCP | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 0.005 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| AtrazineA widely used agricultural herbicide that reaches water through runoff. | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 1 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Benzene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 1 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 0.2 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| ChloroethaneA volatile organic compound used in some industrial processes. | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| Chloromethane | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | None set | None detected |
| Dalapon | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 200 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Dichlorodifluoromethane | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| Dichloromethane | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Ethylbenzene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 300 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Simazine | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 4 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Toluene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 150 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| XylenesA group of industrial solvents found in gasoline and paint. | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 1750 UG/LMCL | None detected |
Source: Ventura Wwd No. 8 - Simi Valley, 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 Ventura Wwd No. 8 - Simi Valley, CA's water
+Is Ventura Wwd No. 8 - Simi Valley, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Ventura Wwd No. 8 - Simi Valley, CA water utility lists 4 contaminants at or above the federal limit: Iron, Turbidity, Manganese, and Odor. 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 Ventura Wwd No. 8 - Simi Valley, CA tap water?
122 contaminants were measured in Ventura Wwd No. 8 - Simi Valley, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning other, metals, and pfas ("forever chemicals"). 82 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 Ventura Wwd No. 8 - Simi Valley, CA tap water?
4 contaminants in Ventura Wwd No. 8 - Simi Valley, CA's 2023 report sit at or above the federal limit: Iron (6.7× the limit); Turbidity (3.4× the limit); Manganese (2.6× the limit); Odor (1.3× 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 Ventura Wwd No. 8 - Simi Valley, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Iron, at 6.7× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Ventura Wwd No. 8 - Simi Valley, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Total Dissolved Solids. Approaching means measured but not in violation — a margin that can close quickly if conditions change.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Ventura Wwd No. 8 - Simi Valley, 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 Ventura Wwd No. 8 - Simi Valley, 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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