What was found in San Jacinto'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 6200 µg/L 155% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 2300 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 190 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 91 µg/L 114% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 71 µg/L 118% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 53 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 39 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 36 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 25 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 23 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.518 pCi/L 37% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 5 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.849 pCi/L 57% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.7 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.5900 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.1000 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0053 mg/L 35% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving San Jacinto
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SAN JACINTO, CITY OF | 18,950 |
| Soboba | 3,000 |
| GOLDEN ERA PRODUCTIONS | 500 |
Frequently asked questions about San Jacinto tap water
Is San Jacinto tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving San Jacinto. 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 San Jacinto?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for San Jacinto, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in San Jacinto's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in San Jacinto include Fluoride, Nitrate, Barium, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.