What was found in Lemoore'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 | 777000 µg/L 7770% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: LEMOORE NAVAL AIR STATION · 15,000 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 8362 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: AZCAL MANAGEMENT CO · 73 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1800 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LEMOORE, CITY OF · 27,185 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 196.5 µg/L 246% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: LEMOORE, CITY OF · 27,185 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 177.3 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LEMOORE, CITY OF · 27,185 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 170 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LEMOORE, CITY OF · 27,185 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 67 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEMOORE, CITY OF · 27,185 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 68.1 µg/L — LEMOORE NAVAL AIR STATION · 15,000 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 63.6 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: LEMOORE, CITY OF · 27,185 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 48.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEMOORE, CITY OF · 27,185 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEMOORE, CITY OF · 27,185 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 46.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEMOORE, CITY OF · 27,185 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEMOORE, CITY OF · 27,185 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 29.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEMOORE, CITY OF · 27,185 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 28.75 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: LEMOORE, CITY OF · 27,185 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 28 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: AZCAL MANAGEMENT CO · 73 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 23.5 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: LEMOORE NAVAL AIR STATION · 15,000 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 21.6 µg/L 144% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: LEMOORE, CITY OF · 27,185 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 21 µg/L 210% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: LEMOORE, CITY OF · 27,185 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 11.736 µg/L 196% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 6 µg/L Highest in the city: LEMOORE NAVAL AIR STATION · 15,000 people · 2016 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 11.0856 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: LEMOORE, CITY OF · 27,185 people · 2015 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7.995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEMOORE, CITY OF · 27,185 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEMOORE, CITY OF · 27,185 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.67 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEMOORE, CITY OF · 27,185 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1.1325 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: LEMOORE NAVAL AIR STATION · 15,000 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 0.5900 MFL 8.4% of the EPA limit 7 MFL Highest in the city: AZCAL MANAGEMENT CO · 73 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LEMOORE, CITY OF · 27,185 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0090 mg/L — SUNSET VISTA ESTATES MHP · 400 people · 2022 | 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 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 Lemoore
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LEMOORE, CITY OF | 27,185 |
| LEMOORE NAVAL AIR STATION | 15,000 |
| SUNSET VISTA ESTATES MHP | 400 |
| AZCAL MANAGEMENT CO | 73 |
Frequently asked questions about Lemoore tap water
Is Lemoore tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Lemoore. 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 Lemoore?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Lemoore, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lemoore's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lemoore include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, TTHM, Copper. 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.