What was found in Marina'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 | 1000000 µg/L 10000% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 5800 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 280 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 100 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 40.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 12 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 8.6 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 7.152 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 6.4 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 2.9 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 2.2 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Marina
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT | 38,377 |
Frequently asked questions about Marina tap water
Is Marina tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Marina. 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 Marina?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Marina, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Marina's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Marina include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Cyanide, Lithium. 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.