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92056 ZIP Water Quality

Latest water quality information for ZIP Code 92056, California

Last update on March 2025

Ok

Acceptable water with improvement potential.

Exceeds 0 EPA limits and 8 recommended standards.

Water Provider
oceanside, city of
Owner Type
L (Local Government)
Population Served
178,021
Data Sources
2012-2024

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

110.90 ppm
221.8x
Recommended: 0.5000 ppm
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Reproductive issues

Bromodichloromethane

6.60 ppb
110.0x
Recommended: 0.0600 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Bromoform

2.60 ppb
5.2x
Recommended: 0.5000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Chloroform

5.60 ppb
14.0x
Recommended: 0.4000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Cobalt

183 ppb
2.6x
Recommended: 70 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cardiovascular effects

Dibromochloromethane

6.60 ppb
66.0x
Recommended: 0.1000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Sodium

74.70 ppm
3.7x
Recommended: 20 ppm
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Hypertension

Total Thms

21.30 ppb
142.0x
Recommended: 0.1500 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Other Detected Contaminants

Contaminant Detected Level EPA Limit Recommended Status
Aluminum 10.60 ppb 200 ppb 600 ppb Within limits
Calcium 40.60 ppm Not established 80 ppm Within limits
Chlorate 160 ppb Not established 210 ppb Within limits
Chloride 79.50 ppm 250 ppm 250 ppm Within limits
Conductivity 700.70 µS/cm Not established 800 µS/cm Within limits
Magnesium 18 ppm Not established 30 ppm Within limits
Molybdenum 3.20 ppb Not established 40 ppb Within limits
Ph Level 5.50 pH units 8.50 pH units 8.50 pH units Within limits
Potassium 3.70 ppb Not established 5000 ppb Within limits
Specific Conductivity 760.80 µmhos/cm Not established 800 µmhos/cm Within limits
Strontium 723.50 ppb Not established 1500 ppb Within limits
Sulfate 94.70 ppm 250 ppm 250 ppm Within limits
Total Dissolved Solids 494.80 ppm 500 ppm 500 ppm Within limits
Trichlorofluoromethane 1.70 ppb Not established 1300 ppb Within limits
Zinc 102.70 ppb 5000 ppb 5000 ppb Within limits
No additional contaminants detected.

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