What was found in Lebec'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 960000 µg/L 9600% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 2938 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6300 µg/L — LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 1,379 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 655 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2250 µg/L — LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 1,379 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 171.2 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 85.9 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 44.7 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 62 µg/L — LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 1,379 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 40.026 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 35.76 µg/L 119% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 30 µg/L Highest in the city: LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 1,379 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 31.172 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20.045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 15.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 9.77 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 9.59 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 8.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 7.4 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.75 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3.61505 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Styrene | 0.6300 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.6000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.4588 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 0.1300 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.0960 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0093 mg/L — TEJON RANCH MAIN HEADQUARTERS · 132 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
| Cadmium | 0.0040 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.0030 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD · 38,125 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
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 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Lebec
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TEJON CASTAC WD - I5 & LAVAL RD | 38,125 |
| LEBEC COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 1,379 |
| TEJON RANCH MAIN HEADQUARTERS | 132 |
Frequently asked questions about Lebec tap water
Is Lebec tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Lebec. 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 Lebec?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Lebec, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lebec's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lebec include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM. 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.