What was found in Agua Dulce's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 340150 µg/L 3402% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH TRAILS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY · 100 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 5320 µg/L 133% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH TRAILS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY · 100 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 3500 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH TRAILS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY · 100 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 15.496 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH TRAILS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY · 100 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 3.6 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH TRAILS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY · 100 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 15.4 µg/L — CASA DULCE ESTATES · 24 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 14.2 µg/L 142% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH TRAILS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY · 100 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 10.85 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH TRAILS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY · 100 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Carbofuran | 7 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 40 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH TRAILS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY · 100 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: NORTH TRAILS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY · 100 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NORTH TRAILS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY · 100 people · 2024 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Agua Dulce
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NORTH TRAILS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY | 100 |
| CASA DULCE ESTATES | 24 |
Frequently asked questions about Agua Dulce tap water
Is Agua Dulce tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Agua Dulce. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Agua Dulce?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Agua Dulce, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Agua Dulce's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Agua Dulce include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Nitrate, Combined Uranium, Barium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.