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93550 ZIP Water Quality

Latest water quality information for ZIP Code 93550, California

Last update on March 2025

Poor

Not legally unsafe but concerning.

Exceeds 0 EPA limits and 12 recommended standards.

Water Provider
los angeles cwwd 40 reg 4 & 34 lancaster
Owner Type
L (Local Government)
Population Served
203,686
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

1.10 ppb
275.0x
Recommended: 0.004000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Boron

96.40 ppm
192.8x
Recommended: 0.5000 ppm
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Reproductive issues

Bromodichloromethane

5.30 ppb
88.3x
Recommended: 0.0600 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Bromoform

9.70 ppb
19.4x
Recommended: 0.5000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Chloroform

1.70 ppb
4.2x
Recommended: 0.4000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Dibromochloromethane

11.50 ppb
115.0x
Recommended: 0.1000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Lead

4.40 ppb
22.0x
Recommended: 0.2000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Neurotoxicity

Lead Level

4.40 ppb
22.0x
Recommended: 0.2000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Neurotoxicity

Sodium

71.10 ppm
3.6x
Recommended: 20 ppm
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Hypertension

Total Thms

28.30 ppb
188.7x
Recommended: 0.1500 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Turbidity

0.4000 NTU
1.3x
Recommended: 0.3000 NTU
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Infection risk

Uranium

1.70 ppb
4.0x
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 21.90 ppb 200 ppb 600 ppb Within limits
Calcium 12 ppm Not established 80 ppm Within limits
Chloride 39.50 ppm 250 ppm 250 ppm Within limits
Conductivity 241 µS/cm Not established 800 µS/cm Within limits
Fluoride 114.70 ppb 4000 ppb 2000 ppb Within limits
Gross Alpha Activity 3.90 pCi/L 15 pCi/L 15 pCi/L Within limits
Magnesium 3.40 ppm Not established 30 ppm Within limits
Molybdenum 2.10 ppb Not established 40 ppb Within limits
Ph Level 7.70 pH units 8.50 pH units 8.50 pH units Within limits
Potassium 1.20 ppb Not established 5000 ppb Within limits
Silica 23 ppm Not established 25 ppm Within limits
Strontium 78.40 ppb Not established 1500 ppb Within limits
Sulfate 52.40 ppm 250 ppm 250 ppm Within limits
Total Dissolved Solids 245 ppm 500 ppm 500 ppm Within limits
Vanadium 8.30 ppb 21 ppb 21 ppb Within limits
Zinc 289.10 ppb 5000 ppb 5000 ppb Within limits
No additional contaminants detected.

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