Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in White Fence Farms Mwc No.3 — Lancaster, Ca, CA tap water
64 contaminants were measured in the White Fence Farms Mwc No.3 — Lancaster, 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
- 64
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- TTHM
- Service area
- CA
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 2024–67 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 14 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | 0.25 ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (5)— Water Bank Wells, Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR), Raw Influent (State Water Project) +2 more
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Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.78 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 4.5 ug/LAverageWater Bank Effluent (CWR) | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (6)— Water Bank Wells, Water Bank Effluent (CWR), Raw Influent (State Water Project) +3 more
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| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 1.6 ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (5)— Water Bank Wells, Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
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| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 28 ug/LAverageEastside Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (5)— Water Bank Wells, Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
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| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.0059 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | Not detected ug/LAverageEastside Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Water Bank Wells, Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
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| Antimony | Not detected ug/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Raw Influent (State Water Project), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
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| Beryllium | Not detected ug/LAverageActon Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Water Bank Wells, Raw Influent (State Water Project) +2 more
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| Cadmium | Not detected ug/LAverageQuartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR), Water Bank Wells, Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
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| MercuryA toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff. | Not detected ug/LAverageQuartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR), Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
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| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LAverageQuartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Water Bank Wells +2 more
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| Strontium | Not detected pCi/LReported levelRaw Influent (State Water Project) | None set | None detected |
| Thallium | Not detected ug/LAverageEastside Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Water Bank Wells, Acton Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
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Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 7 pCi/LAverageWater Bank Wells | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | Not detected pCi/LAverageWater Bank Wells | 5 pCi/LMCL | None detected |
+By source (2)— Water Bank Wells, Raw Influent (State Water Project)
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| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 5.4 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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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 |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 2.8 mg/LAverageWater Bank Wells | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (5)— Water Bank Wells, Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
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| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.19 mg/LAverageWater Bank Wells | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (5)— Water Bank Wells, Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
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| Asbestos | Not detected MFLAverageRaw Influent (State Water Project) | 7 MFLMCL | None detected |
| Cyanide | Not detected ug/LAverageQuartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR), Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Water Bank Wells +2 more
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| NitriteA compound from fertilizer runoff, sewage, and erosion of natural deposits. | Not detected mg/LRangeWater Bank Wells | 1 mg/LMCL | None detected |
+By source (5)— Water Bank Wells, Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Eastside Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
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Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0Reported levelTotal No. of Detections | None set | None detected |
+By source (2)— Total No. of Detections, No. of Detections
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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, System Results, No. of Detections
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Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alachlor | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Carbofuran | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Chlordane | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Chromium | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
+By source (5)— Water Bank Wells, Acton Plant Effluent (CWR), Quartz Hill Plant Effluent (CWR) +2 more
| |||
| Dinoseb | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Diquat | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Edb | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | 5000 ug/LMCL | None detected |
| Endothall | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Endrin | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Glyphosate | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Heptachlor | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Hexachlorobenzene | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Lindane | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Methoxychlor | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Oxamyl | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Pcb Total | Not detected ug/LRangeState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Pce | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Pentachlorophenol | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Picloram | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Styrene | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Tce | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Toxaphene | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Vinyl Chloride | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AtrazineA widely used agricultural herbicide that reaches water through runoff. | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Benzene | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | Not detected ug/LAverageWater 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/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Dichloromethane | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Ethylbenzene | Not detected ug/LAverageWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Simazine | Not detected ug/LRangeWater Bank Wells | None set | None detected |
| Toluene | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | None set | None detected |
| XylenesA group of industrial solvents found in gasoline and paint. | Not detected ug/LAverageState Water Project | 10000 ug/LMCL | None detected |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 3.2 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
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 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the White Fence Farms Mwc No.3 — Lancaster, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: 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 White Fence Farms Mwc No.3 — Lancaster, Ca, CA tap water?
64 contaminants were measured in White Fence Farms Mwc No.3 — Lancaster, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning other, metals, and vocs & pesticides. 12 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?
One contaminant in White Fence Farms Mwc No.3 — Lancaster, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: TTHM (837.5× 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 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 2023 report is TTHM, at 837.5× the federal threshold. It belongs to the disinfection byproducts 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 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 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 2023 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.