What was found in Newhall'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 | 6780 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 6100 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 950 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 150 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 120 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 70 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 53.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 50 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 34 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 23 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 16 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 8.9 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 8.791 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 8.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 7.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 1.9 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 1.1 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 0.9200 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0226 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0169 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0142 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0133 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0076 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0069 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0063 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Newhall
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SANTA CLARITA VALLEY WATER AGENCY | 294,090 |
Frequently asked questions about Newhall tap water
Is Newhall tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 34 contaminants in the water serving Newhall. 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 Newhall?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Newhall, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Newhall's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Newhall include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium. 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.