Drinking water quality · 2022
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What's in Westmorland, City of — Westmorland, Ca, CA tap water
17 contaminants were measured in the Westmorland, City of — Westmorland, Ca, CA water system's 2022 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 2 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2022
- Contaminants measured
- 17
- Over federal limit
- 2
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Barium
- Service area
- CA
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 150 mg/LRunning annual avgHighest 2023 LRAA or 4 quarter | 2 mg/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 3.4 ug/LRunning annual avgHighest 2023 LRAA or 4 quarter | 10 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | Not detected mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | None detected |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | None detected |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 0.22 mg/LRunning annual avgHighest 2023 LRAA or 4 quarter | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 47Running annual avgHighest 2023 LRAA or 4 quarter | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ZincA naturally occurring metal that can also enter water from corroding pipes. | 61Running annual avgHighest 2023 LRAA or 4 quarter | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 82 ug/LRunning annual avgHighest 2023 LRAA or 4 quarter | None set | At or above the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 20 ug/LRunning annual avgHighest 2023 LRAA or 4 quarter | None set | Within the limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 1.3 mg/LRunning annual avgHighest 2023 LRAA or 4 quarter | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.42 mg/LRunning annual avgHighest 2023 LRAA or 4 quarter | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 130Running annual avgHighest 2023 LRAA or 4 quarter | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 290Running annual avgHighest 2023 LRAA or 4 quarter | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0Highest single sampleHighest # of Detections | 0Public health goal | None detected |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 140Running annual avgHighest 2023 LRAA or 4 quarter | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 1200Running annual avgHighest 2023 LRAA or 4 quarter | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 760Running annual avgHighest 2023 LRAA or 4 quarter | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Westmorland, City of — Westmorland, Ca, CA's water
+Is Westmorland, City of — Westmorland, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2022?
The 2022 Consumer Confidence Report for the Westmorland, City of — Westmorland, Ca, CA water utility lists 2 contaminants at or above the federal limit: Barium and TTHM. 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 Westmorland, City of — Westmorland, Ca, CA tap water?
17 contaminants were measured in Westmorland, City of — Westmorland, Ca, CA's 2022 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, inorganic chemicals, and disinfection byproducts. 6 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 Westmorland, City of — Westmorland, Ca, CA tap water?
2 contaminants in Westmorland, City of — Westmorland, Ca, CA's 2022 report sit at or above the federal limit: Barium (75.0× the limit); TTHM (1.0× 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 Westmorland, City of — Westmorland, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2022 report is Barium, at 75.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Westmorland, City of — Westmorland, Ca, CA's 2022 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 Westmorland, City of — Westmorland, 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 2022 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.