Sierra Vista Association

Tulare County, CA
CA5400964
People Served
44
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Tulare 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.

  • TR

    1,2,3-Trichloropropane

    1,2,3-Trichloropropane is a synthetic chemical used in solvents and pesticides. It can contaminate groundwater from industrial sites and agricultural areas. It is a known carcinogen.

    0.264 ppb
    EPA limit 0.005 ppb
  • DI

    1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane

    1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane is a banned pesticide that persists in groundwater. This synthetic chemical was used as a soil fumigant and causes reproductive harm.

    230.000 ppb
    EPA limit 0.200 ppb
  • 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.

    15.200 pci/l
    EPA limit 15.000 pci/l
  • NI

    Nitrate

    Nitrate is a chemical from fertilizers and waste that enters water through agricultural runoff. It's especially harmful to infants, causing oxygen deficiency in the blood.

    14.000 ppm
    EPA limit 10.000 ppm

Other Contaminants Detected

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

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