Willowside Terrace Water Association

San Diego County, CA
CA3701995
People Served
100
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
San Diego County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • BA

    Barium

    Barium is a metal found in rocks and soil. It enters water through mining and industrial processes. High levels can cause cardiovascular problems and high blood pressure.

    3.700 ppm
    EPA limit 2.000 ppm
  • CO

    Combined Uranium

    Combined uranium is a radioactive element found in rocks and soil. It can enter water through mining and processing, potentially causing kidney damage and increasing cancer risk.

    115.000 pci/l
    EPA limit 30.000 pci/l
  • GR

    Gross Alpha Particle Activity

    Gross Alpha Particle Activity measures radioactivity from alpha-emitting elements in water. It's often linked to uranium and radium in groundwater, increasing cancer risk.

    123.000 pci/l
    EPA limit 15.000 pci/l

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Arsenic

Avg:5.100 ppb
Limit:10.000 ppb

Copper

Avg:0.114 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Lead

Avg:5.000 ppb
Limit:15.000 ppb

Trihalomethanes

Avg:8.900 ppb
Limit:80.000 ppb

Contaminants tested