Foothill Ranch Water Quality
Latest water quality information for Foothill Ranch, California
Last update on March 2025
Not legally unsafe but concerning.
Exceeds 0 EPA limits and 13 recommended standards.
Contaminants exceeding EPA limits
What it means: This refers to substances in the water that are found at levels higher than what the EPA allows. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is a U.S. government agency that sets legal limits for harmful contaminants to protect public health. Exceeding these limits means the water may pose health risks based on federal safety standards.
Good news! No contaminants were found to exceed EPA limits.
Contaminants exceeding recommended standards
What it means: This refers to substances in the water that are above health-based guidelines set by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These standards, while not always legally enforceable, are based on scientific research to protect health. Exceeding them may indicate potential health concerns.
Boron
97.50 ppmPotential Health Effects
Reproductive issues
Bromochloromethane
0.2000 ppbPotential Health Effects
Possible organ damage
Bromodichloromethane
5.50 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Bromoform
2 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Cadmium
0.2000 ppbPotential Health Effects
Kidney damage, cancer
Chloroform
5.10 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Cobalt
139 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cardiovascular effects
Dibromochloromethane
5.90 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Lead
0.4000 ppbPotential Health Effects
Neurotoxicity
Lead Level
0.4000 ppbPotential Health Effects
Neurotoxicity
Sodium
55.50 ppmPotential Health Effects
Hypertension
Thallium
0.2000 ppbPotential Health Effects
Organ damage, neurotoxicity
Total Thms
18.10 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Other Detected Contaminants
| Contaminant | Detected Level | EPA Limit | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony | 0.5000 ppb | 6 ppb | 1 ppb | Within limits |
| Barium | 47.50 ppb | 2000 ppb | 2000 ppb | Within limits |
| Calcium | 28.80 ppm | Not established | 80 ppm | Within limits |
| Chlorate | 97.10 ppb | Not established | 210 ppb | Within limits |
| Chloride | 40.40 ppm | 250 ppm | 250 ppm | Within limits |
| Color | 2.20 CU | 15 CU | 15 CU | Within limits |
| Conductivity | 579 µS/cm | Not established | 800 µS/cm | Within limits |
| Dibromomethane | 0.1000 ppb | Not established | 0.1000 ppb | Within limits |
| Dichloromethane | 0.2000 ppb | 5 ppb | 4 ppb | Within limits |
| Fluoride | 347 ppb | 4000 ppb | 2000 ppb | Within limits |
| Gross Beta Activity | 2.10 pCi/L | 50 pCi/L | 50 pCi/L | Within limits |
| Magnesium | 10 ppm | Not established | 30 ppm | Within limits |
| Molybdenum | 3.80 ppb | Not established | 40 ppb | Within limits |
| Naphthalene | 0.1000 ppb | 100 ppb | 100 ppb | Within limits |
| Nickel | 2.90 ppb | Not established | 70 ppb | Within limits |
| Odor | 1.10 TON | 3 TON | 3 TON | Within limits |
| Ph Level | 5.10 pH units | 8.50 pH units | 8.50 pH units | Within limits |
| Potassium | 5.30 ppb | Not established | 5000 ppb | Within limits |
| Selenium | 0.8000 ppb | 50 ppb | 30 ppb | Within limits |
| Silica | 11.30 ppm | Not established | 25 ppm | Within limits |
| Silver | 0.2000 ppb | 100 ppb | 100 ppb | Within limits |
| Specific Conductivity | 218 µmhos/cm | Not established | 800 µmhos/cm | Within limits |
| Strontium | 395 ppb | Not established | 1500 ppb | Within limits |
| Sulfate | 75.10 ppm | 250 ppm | 250 ppm | Within limits |
| Toluene | 0.1000 ppb | 1000 ppb | 150 ppb | Within limits |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 228 ppm | 500 ppm | 500 ppm | Within limits |
| Vanadium | 1.40 ppb | 21 ppb | 21 ppb | Within limits |
| Zinc | 106 ppb | 5000 ppb | 5000 ppb | Within limits |
| No additional contaminants detected. | ||||
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