What was found in ZIP 92040
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 510000 µg/L 5100% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 6531.4 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1020 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 1000 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 295 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 126 µg/L 158% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 73.01 µg/L 243% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 30 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 65 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Chloroform | 53 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 46.4 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 39.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 39.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 38.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 33.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 30.7 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 29.9 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 23.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 14.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 10.2 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 7.7 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7.34 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 6.41 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 5.05 µg/L 101% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 4.47 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 4.14 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 1.9 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 1.01 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 0.8900 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.1200 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 92040
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| SAN DIEGO, CITY OF | CA | 1,385,379 |
| HELIX WATER DISTRICT | CA | 277,668 |
| PADRE DAM MWD | CA | 93,980 |
| LAKESIDE WD | CA | 35,500 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 92040 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 92040 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 35 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 92040. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 92040?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 92040. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 92040's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Chlorite, Barium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.