What was found in Victorville'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 | 2500 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 2498 µg/L 192% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 2260 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1080 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 60.4 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 20.25 µg/L 135% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 19.25 µg/L 193% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 16.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Combined Uranium | 15.645 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2013 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 15.05 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 12 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8.43 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 4.76 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.685 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.8860 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT · 135,983 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0028 mg/L — RIVER RANCH MHP · 176 people · 2025 | 2/2 | 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 Victorville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VICTORVILLE WATER DISTRICT | 135,983 |
| RIVER RANCH MHP | 176 |
Frequently asked questions about Victorville tap water
Is Victorville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Victorville. 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 Victorville?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Victorville, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Victorville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Victorville include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium. 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.