What was found in North San Juan'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 | 2800 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SHADY LAKE WATER ASSOCIATION · 90 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1570 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SHADY LAKE WATER ASSOCIATION · 90 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 97.73 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SHADY LAKE WATER ASSOCIATION · 90 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 23.1683 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SHADY LAKE WATER ASSOCIATION · 90 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 2.74 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: SHADY LAKE WATER ASSOCIATION · 90 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.0579 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: SHADY LAKE WATER ASSOCIATION · 90 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0144 mg/L 96% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SHADY LAKE WATER ASSOCIATION · 90 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving North San Juan
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SHADY LAKE WATER ASSOCIATION | 90 |
Frequently asked questions about North San Juan tap water
Is North San Juan tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving North San Juan. 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 North San Juan?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for North San Juan, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in North San Juan's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in North San Juan include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Copper, Cadmium. 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.