Drinking water quality · 2021
· Verified
What's in White Fence Farms Mwc No.3 — Lancaster, Ca, CA tap water
77 contaminants were measured in the White Fence Farms Mwc No.3 — Lancaster, Ca, CA water system's 2021 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 3 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2021
- Contaminants measured
- 77
- Over federal limit
- 3
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Copper
- Service area
- CA
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 1.5 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | At or above the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 6.2 ug/LAverageRaw Influent (State Water Project) | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (6)— Water Bank Wells, Raw Influent (State Water Project), Water Bank Effluent (CWR) +3 more
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| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.06 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | Not detected ug/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (4)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR) +1 more
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| Antimony | Not detected ug/LAverageEastside Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (4)— Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Raw Influent (State Water Project), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +1 more
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| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LAverageRaw Influent (State Water Project) | None set | None detected |
+By source (4)— Raw Influent (State Water Project), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR) +1 more
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| Beryllium | Not detected ug/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (4)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Raw Influent (State Water Project), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR) +1 more
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| Cadmium | Not detected ug/LAverageRaw Influent (State Water Project) | None set | None detected |
+By source (4)— Raw Influent (State Water Project), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Acton Plant Effluent (CWR) +1 more
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| MercuryA toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff. | Not detected ug/LAverageEastside Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (4)— Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +1 more
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| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LAverageEastside Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (4)— Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Raw Influent (State Water Project), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +1 more
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| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LAverageQuartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (4)— Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR), Raw Influent (State Water Project), Acton Plant Effluent (CWR) +1 more
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| Thallium | Not detected ug/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (4)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +1 more
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Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 5.2 pCi/LAverageRaw Influent (State Water Project) | 5 pCi/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 5.7 pCi/LAverageRaw Influent (State Water Project) | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Raw Influent (State Water Project), Water Bank Wells
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| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | Not detected pCi/LRangeRaw Influent (State Water Project) | None set | None detected |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 4.7 pCi/LAverageWater Bank Wells | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Water Bank Wells, Raw Influent (State Water Project)
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Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 1 NTUReported levelSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 2.1 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 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. | 36 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 11 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. | 1.3 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | Not detected ug/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (4)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR) +1 more
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Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 3.6 mg/LAverageWater Bank Wells | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (5)— Water Bank Wells, Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Raw Influent (State Water Project) +2 more
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| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.21 mg/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (4)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Raw Influent (State Water Project), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR) +1 more
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| Cyanide | Not detected ug/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (4)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +1 more
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| NitriteA compound from fertilizer runoff, sewage, and erosion of natural deposits. | Not detected mg/LAverageQuartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) | 1 mg/LMCL | None detected |
+By source (5)— Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR), Water Bank Wells, Raw Influent (State Water Project) +2 more
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Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate Nitrite | 3.4 mg/LAverageWater Bank Wells | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (5)— Water Bank Wells, Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Raw Influent (State Water Project) +2 more
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| Alachlor | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Carbofuran | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Chlordane | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Chlorobenzene | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Chromium | Not detected ug/LAverageRaw Influent (State Water Project) | 100 ug/LMCL | None detected |
+By source (4)— Raw Influent (State Water Project), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +1 more
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| Cis Dichloroethylene 12 | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Deha | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Dehp | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Dichloroethane 12 | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Dichloropropane 12 | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Dinoseb | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Diquat | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Endothall | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Endrin | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Glyphosate | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Heptachlor | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Hexachlorobenzene | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Lindane | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Methoxychlor | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Oxamyl | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Pcb Total | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Pentachlorophenol | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Picloram | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Styrene | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Toxaphene | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Trans Dichloroethylene 12 | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Trichlorobenzene 124 | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Twofourd | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Vinyl Chloride | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 1.15 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,3-TCP | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| AtrazineA widely used agricultural herbicide that reaches water through runoff. | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Benzene | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Dalapon | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | 200 ug/LMCL | None detected |
| DBCP1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane — a banned soil fumigant pesticide. | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Dichloromethane | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Ethylbenzene | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Ethylene dibromide | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | 5000 ug/LMCL | None detected |
| MTBE | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Simazine | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| TetrachloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (PCE) used in dry cleaning and degreasing. | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | 5 ug/LMCL | None detected |
| Toluene | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| TrichloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (TCE) used in metal degreasing. | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | 5 ug/LMCL | None detected |
| XylenesA group of industrial solvents found in gasoline and paint. | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | 10000 ug/LMCL | None detected |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0AverageSystem Results | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (4)— Sampling Frequency, No. of Detections, System Results +1 more
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| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0AverageSystem Results | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (3)— Sampling Frequency, No. of Detections, System Results
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People also ask about White Fence Farms Mwc No.3 — Lancaster, Ca, CA's water
+Is White Fence Farms Mwc No.3 — Lancaster, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2021?
The 2021 Consumer Confidence Report for the White Fence Farms Mwc No.3 — Lancaster, Ca, CA water utility lists 3 contaminants at or above the federal limit: Copper, Combined Radium, and Turbidity. 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 White Fence Farms Mwc No.3 — Lancaster, Ca, CA tap water?
77 contaminants were measured in White Fence Farms Mwc No.3 — Lancaster, Ca, CA's 2021 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning other, vocs & pesticides, and metals. 15 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 White Fence Farms Mwc No.3 — Lancaster, Ca, CA tap water?
3 contaminants in White Fence Farms Mwc No.3 — Lancaster, Ca, CA's 2021 report sit at or above the federal limit: Copper (1.2× the limit); Combined Radium (1.0× the limit); Turbidity (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 White Fence Farms Mwc No.3 — Lancaster, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2021 report is Copper, at 1.2× 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 White Fence Farms Mwc No.3 — Lancaster, Ca, CA's 2021 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 White Fence Farms Mwc No.3 — Lancaster, 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 2021 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.