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92821 ZIP Water Quality

Latest water quality information for ZIP Code 92821, California

Last update on March 2025

Ok

Acceptable water with improvement potential.

Exceeds 0 EPA limits and 9 recommended standards.

Water Provider
city of brea
Owner Type
L (Local Government)
Population Served
45,629
Data Sources
2012-2023

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.

Arsenic

1.80 ppb
450.0x
Recommended: 0.004000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Bromodichloromethane

3.50 ppb
58.3x
Recommended: 0.0600 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Bromoform

2.20 ppb
4.4x
Recommended: 0.5000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Chloroform

3.40 ppb
8.5x
Recommended: 0.4000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Dibromochloromethane

4.20 ppb
42.0x
Recommended: 0.1000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Lead

1.50 ppb
7.5x
Recommended: 0.2000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Neurotoxicity

Lead Level

1.50 ppb
7.5x
Recommended: 0.2000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Neurotoxicity

Total Thms

13.60 ppb
90.7x
Recommended: 0.1500 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Uranium

3.10 ppb
7.2x
Recommended: 0.4300 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer, kidney damage

Other Detected Contaminants

Contaminant Detected Level EPA Limit Recommended Status
Aluminum 14.50 ppb 200 ppb 600 ppb Within limits
Barium 110.20 ppb 2000 ppb 2000 ppb Within limits
Calcium 58.10 ppm Not established 80 ppm Within limits
Chloride 24.50 ppm 250 ppm 250 ppm Within limits
Conductivity 522.50 µS/cm Not established 800 µS/cm Within limits
Fluoride 440.60 ppb 4000 ppb 2000 ppb Within limits
Magnesium 14 ppm Not established 30 ppm Within limits
Mercury 0.2000 ppb 2 ppb 1.20 ppb Within limits
Molybdenum 2.10 ppb Not established 40 ppb Within limits
Ph Level 8 pH units 8.50 pH units 8.50 pH units Within limits
Potassium 4.90 ppb Not established 5000 ppb Within limits
Silica 18.80 ppm Not established 25 ppm Within limits
Sodium 16.90 ppm Not established 20 ppm Within limits
Strontium 546.10 ppb Not established 1500 ppb Within limits
Sulfate 47.40 ppm 250 ppm 250 ppm Within limits
Total Dissolved Solids 293.10 ppm 500 ppm 500 ppm Within limits
Zinc 29.90 ppb 5000 ppb 5000 ppb Within limits
No additional contaminants detected.

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