What was found in June Lake's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 150000 µg/L 1500% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 470 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 170 µg/L 283% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 130 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 110 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 100 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 100 µg/L 125% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 63 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 45 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 38.74 µg/L 129% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 30 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 32 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 9.1 µg/L 455% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.9 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.5728 mg/L 3819% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving June Lake
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| JUNE LAKE PUD - DOWN CANYON | 2,810 |
| JUNE LAKE PUD VILLAGE | 2,763 |
Frequently asked questions about June Lake tap water
Is June Lake tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving June Lake. 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 June Lake?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for June Lake, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in June Lake's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in June Lake include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Nitrate, Trichloroacetic Acid. The full list, with the highest level found 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.