What was found in Hume's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 342 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HUME LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMPS, INC · 1,519 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 65.65 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HUME LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMPS, INC · 1,519 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 61.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUME LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMPS, INC · 1,519 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 61.1 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: HUME LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMPS, INC · 1,519 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 30.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUME LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMPS, INC · 1,519 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 24.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUME LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMPS, INC · 1,519 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HUME LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMPS, INC · 1,519 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7.685 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: HUME LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMPS, INC · 1,519 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.425 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUME LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMPS, INC · 1,519 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HUME LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMPS, INC · 1,519 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0150 mg/L 100% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HUME LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMPS, INC · 1,519 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hume
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HUME LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMPS, INC | 1,519 |
Frequently asked questions about Hume tap water
Is Hume tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Hume. 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 Hume?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Hume, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hume's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hume include Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Trichloroacetic Acid. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.