92840 ZIP Water Quality
Latest water quality information for ZIP Code 92840, California
Last update on March 2025
Unsafe water with serious health risks.
Exceeds 1 EPA limits and 11 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.
Iron
393.40 ppbPotential Health Effects
Aesthetic concern
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
1.40 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Boron
97.50 ppmPotential Health Effects
Reproductive issues
Bromodichloromethane
1.10 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Bromoform
1.70 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Calcium
86.60 ppmPotential Health Effects
None
Chloroform
0.8000 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Dibromochloromethane
1.60 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Sodium
48.20 ppmPotential Health Effects
Hypertension
Total Thms
3 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Uranium
10.60 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer, kidney damage
Other Detected Contaminants
| Contaminant | Detected Level | EPA Limit | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloride | 33.10 ppm | 250 ppm | 250 ppm | Within limits |
| Cobalt | 1.60 ppb | Not established | 70 ppb | Within limits |
| Fluoride | 480.60 ppb | 4000 ppb | 2000 ppb | Within limits |
| Magnesium | 17.50 ppm | Not established | 30 ppm | Within limits |
| Manganese | 3 ppb | 50 ppb | 50 ppb | Within limits |
| Molybdenum | 3.60 ppb | Not established | 40 ppb | Within limits |
| Ph Level | 7.70 pH units | 8.50 pH units | 8.50 pH units | Within limits |
| Potassium | 4.10 ppb | Not established | 5000 ppb | Within limits |
| Strontium | 637.60 ppb | Not established | 1500 ppb | Within limits |
| Sulfate | 36.40 ppm | 250 ppm | 250 ppm | Within limits |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 210 ppm | 500 ppm | 500 ppm | Within limits |
| Trichlorofluoromethane | 3.30 ppb | Not established | 1300 ppb | Within limits |
| Zinc | 234 ppb | 5000 ppb | 5000 ppb | Within limits |
| No additional contaminants detected. | ||||
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