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Can You Drink Tap Water in Ontario?
Yes, Ontario's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Ontario has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page or the city's water provider website.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Ontario's water utility, Ontario Municipal Utilities Company, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. This assessment is based on the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.
While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.
The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.
Water Quality Report for Ontario Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Ontario tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.
Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.
EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.
There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.
We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Ontario's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Ontario Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Ontario Municipal Utilities Company for Ontario in California. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
Is there Lead in Ontario Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Ontario water system, Ontario Municipal Utilities Company, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0 mg/L of lead in Ontario water. This is 0% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Ontario contained more lead.
While Ontario water testing may have found 0.0 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.
No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.
Are there PFAS in Ontario Tap Water?
Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - AZUSA CA NCCOSC MORRIS DA - near Ontario with suspected leaks.
With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Ontario has been evaluated for yet.
Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.
What do these Violations Mean?
Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.
Health Based Violations
- Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
- Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
- Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.
Non-Health Based Violations
- Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
- Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
- Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.
SDWA Table Key
Field | Description |
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Compliance Period | Dates of the compliance period. |
Status |
Current status of the violation.
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Health-Based? | Whether the violation is health based. |
Category Code |
The category of violation that is reported.
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Code | A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table. |
Contaminant Code | A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation. |
Rule Code |
Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
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Rule Group Code |
Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
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Rule Family Code |
Code for rule family.
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
Ontario Water - Frequently Asked Questions
By Phone: | 909-395-2682 |
By Email: | sburton@ontarioca.gov |
By Mail: | 1425 S. BON VIEW AVE. ONTARIO, CA, 91761 |
Existing customers can login to their Ontario Municipal Utilities Company account to pay their Ontario water bill by clicking here.
If you want to pay your Ontario Municipal Utilities Company bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your Ontario water bill.
If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Ontario water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.
Moving to a new house or apartment in Ontario means you will often need to put the water in your name with Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.
Leaving your house or apartment in Ontario means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.
The estimated price of bottled water
$1.57 in USD (1.5-liter)
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility
- Water Pollution
- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility
- Water Quality
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Ontario, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
Related FAQS
Ontario Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Ontario's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
2020
Annual Consumer Confidence Report
Ontario’s annual water quality report takes you inside the world of your
The Ontario Municipal Utilities Company is pleased to report that during the past year, water delivered to your home or business meets or surpassed all federal drinking water requirements.
Safe and reliable drinking water supplies are necessary for public health, fire protection, economic development, and the overall quality of life. Businesses and residents are encouraged to use the drinking water supplies as efficiently as possible.
Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua para beber. Favor de comunicarse Ontario Municipal Utilities Company a 1425 South Bon View Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761 para asistirlo en español.
2020 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT
To ensure safe drinking water, public water systems must comply with federal and state drinking water standards. The Ontario Municipal Utilities Company and its trained, certified water quality professionals collect thousands of water samples that are delivered to a State
certified laboratory for analysis. We are pleased to report there were no federal water quality violations during 2020.
The public is encouraged to participate on issues concerning the City’s water. Meetings of the Ontario City Council are scheduled on the first and third Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:30pm at Ontario City Hall, 303 East “B” Street, Ontario, CA 91761. Check the City’s website at https://www.ontarioca.gov/calendar or call (909)
Para garantizar agua potable segura, los sistemas públicos de agua deben cumplir con las normas federales y estatales de agua potable. El Municipal Utilities Company Ontario y sus capacitados, certificados profesionales de la calidad del agua recogen miles de muestras de agua que se entregan a un laboratorio certificado por el estado para su análisis. Nos complace informar que no había violaciónes feder- ales de calidad del agua durante el año 2020.
El público es alentado a participar en asuntos con respecto al agua de la Ciudad. Las reuniones del establecimiento de Ontario se programa el primer y tercer martes de cada mes a las 6:30 P.M., por la calle 303 “B” Street, Ontario. Para más información, vaya al Web site de la Ciudad https://www.ontarioca.gov/calendar o llame (909)
Regulatory Information
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves
CONTAMINANTS THAT MAY BE PRESENT IN SOURCE WATER INCLUDE:
- Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
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Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, that can be
naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. - Pesticides and herbicides, that may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
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Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, that are
by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, agricultural application, and septic systems. -
Radioactive contaminants, that can be
naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) prescribe regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. State Water Board regulations also establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that provide the same protection for public health.
Nitrate
Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 mg/L is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. Such nitrate levels in drinking water can interfere with the capacity of the infant’s blood to carry oxygen, resulting in a serious illness; symptoms include shortness of breath and blueness of the skin. Nitrate levels above 10 mg/L may also affect the ability of the blood to carry oxygen in other individuals, such as pregnant women and those with certain specific enzyme deficiencies. If you are caring for an infant, or you are pregnant, you should ask advice from your health care provider.
Lead
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Ontario Municipal Utilities Company is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Total Coliform Rule
This Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) reflects changes in drinking water regulatory requirements during 2016. All water systems are required to comply with the state Total Coliform Rule. Effective April 1, 2016, all water systems are also required to comply with the federal Revised Total Coliform Rule. The new federal rule maintains the purpose to protect public health by ensuring the integrity of the drinking water distribution system and monitoring for the presence of microbials (i.e., total coliform and E. coli bacteria). The U.S. EPA anticipates greater
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public health protection as the new rule requires water systems that are vulnerable to microbial contamination to identify and fix problems. Water systems that exceed a specified frequency of total coliform occurrences are required to conduct an assessment to determine if any sanitary defects exist. If found, these must be corrected by the water system.
Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, waterborne pathogens may be present or that a potential pathway exists through which contamination may enter the drinking water distribution system. We found coliforms indicating the need to look for potential problems in water treatment or distribution. When this occurs, we are required to conduct an assessment to identify problems and to correct any problems that were found during these assessments. During the past year we were required to conduct one Level 1 Assessment. One Level 1 Assessment was completed in September 2020. In addition, we were required to take two corrective actions and we completed one of these actions on October 31, 2020. As the City continues to improve its water pipelines, the second corrective action is expected to be completed in December 2021.
Important Health Information
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.
Kidney Dialysis/Aquariums
Customers who have unique
Source Water Assessment
An assessment of the drinking water sources for the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company was completed in May 2002 and reviewed by the State Board in 2019. The sources are considered most vulnerable to the following activities associated with contaminants detected in the water supply: high density housing; sewer collection systems; parks; golf courses; the application of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides; metal plating, finishing and fabricating; wood pulp processing and paper mills; and recreational use of surface water sources.
A copy of the complete assessment is available at State Water Board San Bernardino District Office at 464 West 4th Street, Suite 437, San Bernardino, CA 92401. You may request a summary of the assessment be sent to you by contacting the State Water Board’s San Bernardino District Office or Ontario Municipal Utilities Company at (909)
Ontario’s Drinking Water Sources
Ontario’s water supplies are comprised of surface water and groundwater. Surface water originates from the State Water Project (supplied by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California) and is treated locally by Water Facilities Authority (WFA) using conventional water treatment methods. Groundwater supplies consist of
Water Quality Monitoring
In 2020, the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company collected over 20,500 potable water samples to test for more than 150 possible constituents. Samples were collected at water sources and throughout the distribution system. The following tables (pages
Potable Water Consumption |
2020 Potable Water Sources |
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Purchased |
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Groundwater |
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(CDA), 21.4% |
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Local Groundwater |
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Imported Water |
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(WFA/SAWCO), |
61.4% |
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17.2% |
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Production Year
Note: 1 Acre Foot = 325,851 gallons
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Abbreviations
AL |
Action Level |
CFU/mL |
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DLR |
Detection limits for the purpose of |
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reporting: State determined level |
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that a test can detect the constituent |
HPC |
Heterotrophic Plate Count: a |
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bacteriological test that counts the |
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number of bacteria per milliliter of |
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sample |
LRAA |
Location Running Annual Average |
MCL |
Maximum Contaminant Level |
MCLG |
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal |
MRDL |
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level |
MRDLG |
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level |
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Goal |
MRL |
Minimum Reporting Level set by EPA for |
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unregulated contaminant monitoring |
NA |
Not Applicable: no State or Federal |
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standards established |
ND |
Not Detected: sample was taken and |
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constituent was not detected |
NL |
Notification Level |
NR |
No Range: all results were the same |
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value |
NTU |
Nephelometric Turbidity Units |
pCi/L |
picoCuries per Liter |
PHG |
Public Health Goal |
ppb |
parts per billion or micrograms per liter |
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(µg/L) |
ppm |
parts per million or milligrams per liter |
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(mg/L) |
ppq |
parts per quadrillion or picograms |
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per liter (pg/L) |
ppt |
parts per trillion or nanograms per |
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liter (ng/L) |
RAA |
Running Annual Average |
TON |
Threshold Odor Number |
- Treatment Technique
µS/cm |
microSiemen per centimeter; or |
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micromho per centimeter (µmho/cm) |
“ = ” |
Equal |
- > ” Greater than
“ < ” |
Less than |
“ ≤ ” |
Less than or equal to |
“ # ” |
Number |
“ % ” |
Percent |
One part per million (ppm) |
One part per billion (ppb) |
One part per trillion (ppt) |
IS LIKE |
IS LIKE |
IS LIKE |
1 second in 11.5 days |
1 second in 32 years |
1 second in 32,000 years |
One part per quadrillion (ppq)
IS LIKE
1 second in 32 million years
1 drop in 13.6 gallons |
1 drop in 13,563 gallons |
1 drop in 13.6 million gallons |
1 drop in 13.6 billion gallons |
Definitions
90th Percentile: The value in a data set in which 90 percent of the set is less than or equal to this value.
Disinfection
Acids are disinfection
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Level 1 Assessment: A Level 1 Assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.
Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA): The Running Annual Average (RAA) at one sample location.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. Primary MCLs are set as close to the PHGs (or MCLGs) as is economically and technologically feasible. Secondary MCLs are set to protect the odor, taste, and appearance of drinking water.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs are set by the U.S. EPA.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal
(MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Notification Level (NL): Notification levels are health
Primary Drinking Water Standard (Primary Standard): MCLs and MRDLs for contaminants that affect health along with their monitoring and reporting requirements, and water treatment requirements.
Public Health Goals (PHG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. PHGs are set by the California Environmental Protection Agency.
Regulatory Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Running Annual Average (RAA): The yearly
average which is calculated every 3 months using the previous 12 months’ data.
Secondary Drinking Water Standard (Secondary Standard): MCLs for contaminants that do not affect health but are used to monitor the aesthetics of the water.
Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
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Ontario Municipal Utilities Company - 2020 Distribution System Table
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MCL or [AL] |
PHG or |
CA DLR |
Range |
OMUC's Entire |
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CONSTITUENT |
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MICROBIOLOGICAL
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Highest Total |
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Total Coliform |
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Coliform Monthly |
5.47% |
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5 |
[0] |
NA |
% Positive |
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(State Total Coliform Rule) |
1 |
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Violation |
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Heterotrophic Plate Count |
CFU/mL |
TT |
NA |
[1] |
Range |
ND to 3,900 |
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(HPC) |
Average |
3.73 |
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PHYSICAL PARAMETERS |
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pH |
pH Unit |
6.5 - 8.5 |
NA |
[1] |
Range |
7.3 to 8.9 |
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Average |
8.0 |
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Turbidity |
NTU |
5 |
NA |
0.1 |
Range |
ND to 1.1 |
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Average |
0.13 |
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Naturally present in the environment.
Naturally present in the environment.
Measurement of hydrogen ion activity.
Soil runoff.
DISINFECTION
Haloacetic Acids (HAAЊ) |
ppb |
LRAA = 60 |
NA |
2.0^ |
Range |
ND to 17 |
Byproduct of drinking water disinfection. |
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Highest LRAA |
11 |
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Total Trihalomethanes |
ppb |
LRAA = 80 |
NA |
1 |
Range |
0.5 to 56 |
Byproduct of drinking water disinfection. |
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(TTHMs) |
Highest LRAA |
52 |
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Total Chlorine Residual |
ppm |
(4) |
(4) |
NA |
Range |
ND to 1.9 |
Drinking water disinfectant added for treatment. |
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(chloramines & chlorine) |
Average |
0.8 |
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METALS AT CONSUMER'S PLUMBING (2018)
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90th percentile: |
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Copper |
ppb |
[1300] |
300 |
50 |
NA |
160 ppb |
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57 samples) |
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90th percentile: |
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Lead |
ppb |
[15] |
0.2 |
5 |
NA |
ND |
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(0 exceeded AL/ |
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57 samples)
Internal corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives.
Internal corrosion of household plumbing systems; discharges from industrial manufacturers; erosion of natural deposits.
UNREGULATED CONTAMINANT MONITORING RULE 4
ppb |
NA |
NA |
[0.03] |
Range |
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Average |
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Cylindrospermopsin |
ppb |
NA |
NA |
[0.09] |
Range |
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Average |
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Total Microcystins |
ppb |
NA |
NA |
[0.3] |
Range |
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Average |
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Manganese |
ppb |
NA |
NA |
[0.3] |
Range |
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Average |
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ppb |
NA |
NA |
[0.3] |
Range |
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Average |
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Bromochloroacetic acid |
ppb |
NA |
NA |
[0.3] |
Range |
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Average |
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Bromodichloroacetic acid |
ppb |
NA |
NA |
[0.5] |
Range |
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(BDCAA) |
Average |
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Chlorodibromoacetic acid |
ppb |
NA |
NA |
[0.3] |
Range |
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(CDBAA) |
Average |
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Tribromoacetic acid (TBAA) |
ppb |
NA |
NA |
[2.0] |
Range |
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Average |
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^DLR =1.0 ppb for each HAA5 analyte except for monochloroacetic acid which has a DLR = 2.0ppb.
NR |
Cyanobacteria, formerly referred to as |
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algae, are found naturally in lakes, rivers, ponds and |
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ND |
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other surface waters. |
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NR |
Cyanobacteria, formerly referred to as |
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algae, are found naturally in lakes, rivers, ponds and |
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ND |
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other surface waters. |
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NR |
Cyanobacteria, formerly referred to as |
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algae, are found naturally in lakes, rivers, ponds and |
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combination with other elements and minerals; used in |
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steel production, fertilizer, batteries and fireworks; |
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0.30 |
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drinking water and wastewater treatment chemical; |
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essential nutrient. |
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ND to 2.6 |
Used as a solvent, food additive and n production of |
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0.10 |
other chemicals. |
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ND to 5.7 |
Byproduct of drinking water disinfection. |
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2.4 |
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ND to 6.6 |
Byproduct of drinking water disinfection. |
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2.3 |
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ND to 4.3 |
Byproduct of drinking water disinfection. |
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2.0 |
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Byproduct of drinking water disinfection. |
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1.6 |
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Unregulated contaminant monitoring helps USEPA and the State Water Resources Control Board to determine where certain contaminants occur and whether the contaminants need to be regulated.
The State allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data, though representative, are more than one year old.
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Ontario Municipal Utilities Company - 2020 Source Water Quality Table
CONSTITUENT |
UNITS |
MCL |
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Local Ground Water |
Imported Water, |
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WFA w/ SAWCO |
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PHG or |
CA DLR |
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Major Sources in Drinking Water |
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Average Range Average Range |
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[MCLG] |
[MRL] |
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CLARITY |
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Combined Filter |
NTU |
TT = 1 NTU |
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Effluent Turbidity |
% |
TT |
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ORGANIC CHEMICALS |
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Dibromochloropro- |
ppt |
200 |
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pane (DBCP) |
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RADIOACTIVITY |
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Gross Alpha |
pCi/L |
15 |
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Particle Activity |
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Uranium |
pCi/L |
20 |
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INORGANIC CHEMICALS |
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PRIMARY STANDARDS - Mandatory
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
0.15 Highest |
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100% |
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1.7 |
10 |
1.9 |
ND to |
NA |
NA |
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31 |
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[0] |
3 |
1.6 |
0.5 to |
0.8 |
ND to |
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4.2 |
4.0 |
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0.43 |
1 |
NA |
NA |
4.1 |
NR |
Soil Runoff.
Banned nematicide that may still be present in soils due to runoff or leaching from former use on soybeans, cotton, vineyards, tomatoes, and tree fruit.
Erosion of natural deposits.
Erosion of natural deposits.
Aluminum
Arsenic
Barium
Chromium, Total
Fluoride (Naturally- occurring)
Nitrate
(as Nitrogen)
Nitrate & Nitrite (as Nitrogen)
Perchlorate
ppb 1000
ppb 10
ppm 1
ppb 50
ppm 2
ppm 10
ppm 10
ppb 6
600 |
50 |
ND |
NR |
53 |
ND to |
|
110 |
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0.004 |
2.0 |
0.4 |
ND to |
0.6 |
ND to |
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3.5 |
2.8 |
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2 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
ND to |
NA |
NA |
|
0.1 |
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[100]¹ |
10 |
3.5 |
1.8 to |
NA |
NA |
|
5.5 |
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1 |
0.1 |
0.18 |
0.10 to |
0.13 |
ND to |
|
0.34 |
0.23 |
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10 |
0.4 |
2.5 |
0.7 to |
1.4 |
ND to |
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4.9 |
4.2 |
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10 |
[0.2] |
2.5 |
1.1 to |
1.4 |
ND to |
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4.9 |
4.2 |
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1 |
4 |
1.6 |
0.4 to |
NA |
NA |
|
4.1 |
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Erosion of natural deposits; residue from some surface water treatment processes.
Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; glass and electronics production wastes.
Discharges of oil drilling wastes and from metal.
Discharge from steel and pulp mills and chrome plating; erosion of natural deposits.
Erosion of natural deposits; water additive that promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
Runoff and leaching from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks and sewage; erosion of natural deposits.
Runoff and leaching from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks and sewage; erosion of natural deposits.
Perchlorate is an inorganic chemical used in solid rocket propellant, fireworks, explosives, flares, matches, and a variety of industries. It usually gets into drinking water as a result of environmental contamination from historic aerospace or other industrial operations that used or use, store, or dispose of perchlorate and its salts.
SECONDARY STANDARDS - Aesthetic Standards
Aluminum
Chloride
Iron
Page 6
ppb 200
ppm 500
ppb 300
600 |
50 |
ND |
NR |
|
NA |
[1] |
7.9 |
4.6 to |
|
15 |
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NA |
100 |
ND |
NR |
53 |
ND to |
Erosion of natural deposits; residue from |
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110 |
some surface water treatment processes. |
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49 |
26 to |
Runoff or leaching from natural deposits; |
|
62 |
seawater influence. |
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65 |
ND to |
Leaching from natural deposits; industrial |
|
390 |
wastes. |
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Ontario Municipal Utilities Company - 2020 Source Water Quality Table
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Local Ground Water |
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CONSTITUENT |
UNITS |
MCL |
PHG or |
CA DLR |
Average |
Range |
|
[NL] |
[MCLG] |
[MRL] |
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Manganese |
ppb |
50 |
NA |
20 |
ND |
NR |
|
Odor Threshold |
TON |
3 |
NA |
1 |
ND |
NR |
|
Specific |
µS/cm |
1600 |
NA |
[1] |
331 |
290 to |
|
Conductance (EC) |
440 |
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Sulfate |
ppm |
500 |
NA |
0.5 |
15 |
6.0 to |
|
33 |
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Total Dissolved |
ppm |
1000 |
NA |
NA |
211 |
180 to |
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Solids |
290 |
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Turbidity |
NTU |
5 |
NA |
[0.10] |
0.18 |
0.12 to |
|
0.29 |
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OTHER PARAMETERS
Imported Water,
WFA w/ SAWCO
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Major Sources in Drinking Water |
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Average |
Range |
|
|
6.0 |
ND to |
Leaching from natural deposits. |
|
30 |
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2.0 |
1.0 to |
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3.0 |
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|
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452 |
360 to |
Substances that form ions when in water; |
|
610 |
seawater influence. |
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41 |
34 to |
Runoff or leaching from natural deposits; |
|
51 |
industrial wastes. |
||
|
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262 |
190 to |
Runoff or leaching from natural deposits. |
|
390 |
|||
|
|
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0.50 |
ND to |
Soil runoff. |
|
2.1 |
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Alkalinity (Total)
Bicarbonate
Boron
Calcium
Corrosivity (Aggressiveness Index)
ppm |
NA |
NA |
[3] |
ppm |
NA |
NA |
[3] |
ppb |
[1000] |
NA |
100 |
ppm |
NA |
NA |
[1] |
AI |
NA |
NA |
NA |
120 to
141 160
120 to
141 160
NA NA
27 to
42 54
NA NA
73 to
111 240
89 to
137 300
120 to
104 160
23 to
37 92
11.8 to
12.1 12.6
Elemental balance in water; affected by temperature, other factors.
Corrosivity (Saturation Index)
Hardness as CaCO₃ (Total)
Hexavalent
Chromium
Magnesium
pH
Potassium
Sodium
Total Organic
Carbon (TOC)
Vanadium
SI |
NA |
NA |
NA |
ppm |
NA |
NA |
[3] |
|
² |
|
|
ppb |
(see |
0.02 |
[1] |
|
footnote) |
|
|
ppm |
NA |
NA |
[1] |
pH units |
NA |
NA |
[1] |
ppm |
NA |
NA |
[1] |
ppm |
NA |
NA |
[1] |
ppm |
TT |
NA |
0.3 |
ppb |
[50] |
NA |
3.0 |
NA NA
83 to
134 190
1.8 to
3.6 5.9
3.5 to
7.3 13
7.9 to
8.1 8.2
1.6 to
1.8 2.4
15 to
21 37
NA NA
NA NA
0.39 to
0.62 1.37
80 to
138 300
NA NA
8.4 to
11.1 18
7.8 to
8.0 8.1
2.0 to
2.3 2.5
9.8 to
37.6 50
1.8 to
2.2 2.6
ND to
2.6 5.0
Elemental balance in water; affected by temperature, other factors.
Discharge from electroplating factories, leather tanneries, wood preservation, chemical synthesis, refractory production, and textile manufacturing facilities; erosion of natural deposits.
Measurement of hydrogen ion activity.
Various natural and
Various natural and
- California withdrew the PHG for total chromium in November 2011.
² There is currently no MCL for hexavalent chromium. The previous MCL of 10ppb was withdrawn on September 11, 2017. The Ontario Municipal Utilities Company (OMUC) will continue to monitor this constituent.
The State allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data, though representative, are more than one year old.
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Ontario Municipal Utilities Company - 2020 Source Water Quality Table
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CDA 1 |
CDA II |
Ion Exchange Plant |
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(870 Zone) |
(1110 Zone) |
(870 Zone) |
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MCL |
PHG or |
CA DLR |
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Major Sources in Drinking Water |
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UNITS |
Average Range |
Average Range |
Average Range |
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[MCLG] |
[MRL] |
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PRIMARY STANDARDS - Mandatory
INORGANIC CHEMICALS
Chromium, Total |
ppb |
50 |
[100]* |
10 |
ND |
NR |
0.11 |
ND to |
2.5 |
2.2 to |
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3.9 |
5.6 |
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Fluoride |
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ND to |
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(Naturally- |
ppm |
2 |
1 |
0.1 |
ND |
NR |
ND |
0.11 |
NR |
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0.15 |
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occurring) |
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Nitrate |
ppm |
10 |
10 |
0.4 |
4.2 |
4.0 to |
5.1 |
4.0 to |
7.2 |
6.3 to |
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(as Nitrogen) |
4.4 |
5.3 |
7.3 |
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Discharge from steel and pulp mills and chrome plating; erosion of natural deposits.
Erosion of natural deposits; water additive that promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
Runoff and leaching from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks and sewage; erosion of natural deposits.
SECONDARY STANDARDS - Aesthetic Standards
Chloride |
ppm |
500 |
NA |
[1] |
105 |
100 to |
79 |
12 to |
138 |
25 to |
|
110 |
87 |
150 |
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Specific |
µS/cm |
1600 |
NA |
[1] |
580 |
580 to |
491 |
350 to |
737 |
430 to |
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Conductance (EC) |
600 |
520 |
770 |
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Sulfate |
ppm |
500 |
NA |
0.5 |
1.1 |
1.0 to |
8.6 |
8.1 to |
22 |
NR |
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1.2 |
13 |
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Total Dissolved |
ppm |
1000 |
NA |
NA |
450 |
380 to |
308 |
240 to |
587 |
280 to |
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Solids (TDS) |
520 |
320 |
620 |
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Turbidity |
NTU |
5 |
NA |
[0.10] |
0.1 |
ND to |
0.15 |
0.1 to |
0.15 |
ND to |
|
0.21 |
0.3 |
0.29 |
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Runoff or leaching from natural deposits; seawater influence.
Substances that form ions when in water; seawater influence.
Runoff or leaching from natural deposits; industrial wastes.
Runoff or leaching from natural deposits.
Soil runoff.
OTHER PARAMETERS
Alkalinity (Total) |
ppm |
NA |
NA |
[3] |
97 |
74 to |
106 |
100 to |
132 |
130 to |
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120 |
140 |
150 |
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Calcium |
ppm |
NA |
NA |
[1] |
53 |
47 to |
53 |
44 to |
96 |
59 to |
|
58 |
54 |
100 |
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Hardness as |
ppm |
NA |
NA |
[3] |
180 |
160 to |
164 |
130 to |
287 |
170 to |
|
CaCO₃ (Total) |
200 |
170 |
300 |
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Hexavalent |
ppb |
** |
0.02 |
[1] |
ND |
NR |
ND |
ND to |
2.3 |
2.0 to |
|
Chromium |
4.0 |
5.4 |
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Magnesium |
ppm |
NA |
NA |
[1] |
12 |
11 to |
7.2 |
7.1 to |
10 |
5.2 to |
|
13 |
7.2 |
11 |
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pH |
pH units |
NA |
NA |
[1] |
7.9 |
7.8 to |
8.1 |
8.0 to |
8.0 |
8.0 to |
|
8.0 |
8.1 |
8.1 |
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Perfluorooctanoic |
ppt |
[5.1] |
*** |
[2] |
ND |
NR |
ND |
NR |
2.6 |
ND to |
|
Acid (PFOA) |
3.6 |
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Perfluorooctane- |
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|
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|
|
ND to |
|
sulfonic Acid |
ppt |
[6.5] |
*** |
[2] |
ND |
NR |
ND |
NR |
3.9 |
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7.7 |
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(PFOS) |
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|
|
|
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Potassium |
ppm |
NA |
NA |
[1] |
1.2 |
1.0 to |
1.8 |
1.4 to |
2.4 |
2.0 to |
|
1.3 |
2.1 |
2.4 |
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Sodium |
ppm |
NA |
NA |
[1] |
30 |
29 to |
30 |
24 to |
35 |
23 to |
|
31 |
31 |
36 |
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Total Silica |
ppm |
NA |
NA |
NA |
8.0 |
NR |
19 |
13 to |
25 |
NR |
|
25 |
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|
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ppb |
[1] |
NA |
[0.07] |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
0.26 |
0.24 to |
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0.29 |
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Discharge from electroplating factories, leather tanneries, wood preservation, chemical synthesis, refractory production, and textile manufacturing facilities; erosion of natural deposits.
Measurement of hydrogen ion activity.
Discharge from industrial factories; leaching from water resistant consumer products;
Discharge from industrial factories; leaching from water resistant consumer products;
* California withdrew the PHG for total chromium in November 2011.
- There is currently no MCL for hexavalent chromium. The previous MCL of 10ppb was withdrawn on September 11th, 2017. The Ontario Municipal Utilities Company (OMUC) will continue to monitor this constituent.
- The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment is developing a PHG for PFOA & PFOS. There is no established PHG at this time.
All water quality data reported for CDA and JCSD were taken from treated water sample locations with the exemption of PFAS data from Ion Exchange Plant (870 Zone). JCSD has removed all sources above the response level (10 ppt) and will not be used until treatment is in place. Any source above the notification level (est. August 22, 2019) has been put on emergency standby only.
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City Officials
Mayor
Paul S. Leon
Mayor pro Tem
Alan D. Wapner
Council Members
Jim W. Bowman
Debra Dorst-Porada
Ruben Valencia
City Manager
Scott Ochoa
Utilities General Manager
Scott Burton
1425 South Bon View Avenue · Ontario, CA 91761 · (909)
Contaminants
Ontario Municipal Utilities Company
EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the California State Water Resources Control Board, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
Utility details
- Serves: 167382
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Purchased surface water
- Total: 25
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- 1%2C2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP)
- Arsenic
- Bromodichloromethane
- Bromoform
- Chloroform
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Dibromochloromethane
- Nitrate
- Perchlorate
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Other Detected Contaminants
- 1%2C2%2C3-Trichloropropane
- 1%2C4-Dioxane
- Barium
- Chlorate
- Chromium (total)
- Dibromoacetic acid
- Dichloroacetic acid
- Fluoride
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Molybdenum
- Monobromoacetic acid
- Monochloroacetic acid
- Strontium
- Trichloroacetic acid
- Vanadium
Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.
Sources and Resources
Sources Cited
Additional Resources
Ontario Tap Water
There have been so many debates over the years regarding tap water purification in Ontario, CA. One of the most popular debates is whether or not it is necessary to purify your water. Most of the time, we do not think twice about what we put into our mouths, especially organic and natural food. Some people believe that if it is natural, there is no need to worry about it. However, this is not true when we are ingesting such substances as antibiotics, pesticides, pharmaceutical drugs, and even chlorine.
When you realize all the different things you put into your mouth daily, you will see no reason to purify the water you drink. The same holds for the water you use for yourself as well. The chemicals that enter our bodies via showers, baths, and drinking water can end up in our tissue and cause cancer. If you think that you are not ingesting chemicals while taking a bath, you are wrong. Even after you shower, the chemicals linger in the water and are absorbed into the skin.
You may think that you are not exposing yourself to too many chemicals because you do not swim in the pool, but this is not true. Just because you do not go swimming or go to the beach during the summer months does not mean that you are exempt from chemicals entering your body. The chemicals from swimming pools and bath water are one of the most common causes of cancer. If you are concerned about the chemicals in your water, you should install a home water purification system. These systems can remove the chemicals and other contaminants that you are currently exposed to without sacrificing the water’s minerals. Some of the newer methods will also remove lead and other heavy metals found in some older systems.
Ontario Drinking Water
When it comes to the good, fresh-tasting, and safe drink of Ontario, there is a wide variety of choices. For those who are not sure what kind of water they need, it might be best to check out what is available from Ontario California drinking water companies. There are over fifty different kinds of pure water available in this type of place, so no matter if you are looking for spring or filtered water, this place can offer it. Of course, if you prefer filtered water, it will be vital to check to ensure that your faucet is a filter because many companies do not sell pure filtered water. When you are getting water from Ontario, whether bottled or healthy water, you need to check with your local water company to find out what kind of water you are getting.
The Pure Lake District is one of the best-known suppliers of pure Ontario water. You might have seen the logo on many different products over the years. This is because this is one of the most recognized brands of pure water, and it has been providing this excellent service to people worldwide for many years. In addition to this, the Lake is also the owner of Canada’s largest bottled water plant, so you know you can trust them for your water needs.
With all of these great options, you will not have to worry about where you find your water because you should not have to. If you live in Ontario, you choose many different companies that provide excellent drinking water, no matter what it is like outside. You will also be happy to know that since bottled water is beginning to gain popularity, you do not have to worry about the quality of the bottle either. Many companies out there are even making multi-packs of plastic bottles that can be used as water bottles and then used again when you need to take a drink. It might not sound like such a great idea when you think about it, but you should always try to use high-quality water when possible so that you do not end up with any regrets. This is the case no matter what type of bottle of water you use, so you might as well do the right thing.
Ontario Water Quality
The Ontario water quality standards apply to the entire province of Ontario. There are a few exceptions, including a small amount of water that flows from the southern tip of Lake Erie. The wastewater from this water body is used in some industries, such as the fertilizer industry, and can be polluted. For this reason, many municipal treatment centers use a form of chlorine known as bromine in high concentrations. The water management companies also use other water methods, including reverse osmosis and adsorption. These methods are pretty effective, but the most recent method, distillation, produces the purest water.
If a local treatment facility services you, you need to have your water tested regularly. Whether your water comes from a reservoir or a municipal facility, testing your water quality is easy to do. The Environmental Protection Agency has a website where you can request testing either by mailing in a sample or visiting a local office.
If a water utility in Northern California services you, you can contact your local provider or check with the Department of Health to ensure the water you use is safe. You can also buy an at-home testing kit that will allow you to test the water for a reasonable price. When you buy bottled water, you will want to make sure it is coming from a well that meets the requirements set forth by the EPA. Just as you would when you buy any other product, you need to exercise care when buying water.
Ontario Surface Water
The practice of pumping large quantities of groundwater from beneath the surface of Ontario’s groundwater to keep the residents supplied with potable water dates back to the days of the Great Depression. Although the practice was intended for the short term, the results were disastrous. Groundwater levels rapidly declined, leading to an influx of untreated sewage into the underground aquifers of Ontario. As a result of this and other such factors, by the 1970s, the number of wells pumping contaminated water had skyrocketed in Ontario. To remedy the situation, the provincial government enacted a series of laws designed to protect Ontario’s groundwater.
In the modern-day, when there is no longer any worry about polluting contaminants entering into groundwater or regulating how much water a company can pump from beneath the surface, companies will typically submit a groundwater management plan to their governing boards. The Ontario water board will then evaluate the project and make recommendations as to what should be done. If the proposals are approved, the company is required by law to submit a management plan to the board every two years. If changes are necessary within the project, then the company must submit new methods to the board.
One of the reasons why Ontario can protect its groundwater is that it is one of few places in North America where surface water is not wholly protected by provincial or federal laws requiring surface water to be cleaner than groundwater. As a result, some areas of Ontario have inadequate or unhealthy surface water quality. Like the Ocontour Water Study, other sites provide evidence that suggests pollutants in surface water are penetrating the deeper groundwater system and leaching into the regional aquifers. As more problems with surface water occur worldwide, the need for regulated groundwater will become even more apparent.
Ontario Water Treatment
The importance of Ontario California water treatment centers cannot be stressed enough. This is the place where you can safely drink. As a resident of California, you know that your water does not meet the standards. This is the only way to ensure that you and your family are safe from all the contaminants we encounter every day. The water treatment facilities are there to help you. They provide quality treatment at affordable rates.
This means that you can get everything done in the least possible time and that you will be satisfied with the results. There are various treatment methods available for you to choose from, such as carbon filtration, ultra-violet light, ion exchange, sub-micron filtration, complete water purification system, reverse osmosis, distillation, and a whole lot more. So, you will always get the purest water that you deserve.
The services are offered by private companies that have been operational for quite some time now. They have vast experience, and they know which one will suit you and your family the best. If you plan to install a drinking water treatment facility in your home, you should contact one of these companies today. There are different kinds of water purifiers that you can select from according to the contaminants you want to get rid of. One of the most significant advantages is that there is no chance of getting infected by any harmful bacteria and protozoa present in tap water. When you get this purified water to your home, you will indeed feel a lot better and healthier.
Ontario Water Company
When you’re in Ontario, you know that your next water source will be from one of the more than five treatment plants throughout the province. You may think this is a good thing, but you have to remember that they aren’t all created equal. One water company may be better at getting rid of specific contaminants while another may not. What kind of impact will these types of decisions have on your health and well-being? That’s something that you want to be sure to ask before you sign up for a service with an Ontario California water company.
Even if you aren’t concerned with what kind of water company you’re going to choose, you still need to make sure that the one you choose has the best quality water. The pipes that transport the water through the system will carry contaminants and chemicals both naturally and through industrial dumping and underground nuclear plants. You don’t want to invest in a system that will allow any of these harmful materials to seep into the water you drink. To find out what the water supply’s quality is where you live, you need to do more than check the levels on your water report. You need to test it.
Testing your water in Ontario is easy; you can pick up a home testing kit right there in the office or even do it online. Some websites will give you results in a matter of minutes, but it’s wise to have one tested by a professional. It’s not like you’re going to be able to throw a few tablets of tablets down and know if they’re high or low. If the company doesn’t have anyone available to test your water, make sure to avoid using them!
Ontario Water Contaminants
Many water contaminants in the environment can affect your health, and not all of these are known or proven. But it is known that Ontario is among the most polluted places in North America. It is ranked fourth in the entire country for the highest percentage of heavy metals found in drinking water. You need to know about these contaminants because they are nearly impossible to remove from the water by treating it or by filtering it. Certain types of pollutants are found in Ontario water that cannot be removed, and you need to take steps immediately to eliminate them from your home.
The most common type of contaminant found in Ontario water is chlorine. Studies have shown that exposure to chlorine over a long period causes adverse health effects, such as damage to the brain’s soft tissue plus heart damage. Another problem that can occur when you are showering in chlorinated water is skin irritation. This comes from the chlorine burning the skin’s pores, and this irritation can get quite nasty, causing redness, itching, and burning. So if you are showering and get this skin irritation, you are in serious trouble and should start getting your shower in the proper water.
If you don’t already have one, you really should invest in a good whole house filter. These filters can get the chlorine out, plus other types of dangerous contaminants and they will effectively keep your water clean. Even if you only have one faucet, you should have a filter installed in all of them, as one that leaves the chlorine in the water alone is just as dangerous as one that has the chlorine in the water and also gets rid of the essential trace minerals that are good for your health. There are many great options available for whole-house filters, so take advantage of the one you already have and make sure you and your family are protected against harmful water contaminants.