City of San Juan Capistrano (CA) Water Quality

City of San Juan Capistrano is a large public water system in EPA region 09 that provides tap water for the 92630 zip codes. It has 5 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of San Juan Capistrano showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

EP #14 - NOS
North Open Space Well
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #16 - GWRP
Groundwater Recovery Plant
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of San Juan Capistrano showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

EP #14 - NOS
North Open Space Well
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #16 - GWRP
Groundwater Recovery Plant
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of San Juan Capistrano showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

EP #14 - NOS
North Open Space Well
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #16 - GWRP
Groundwater Recovery Plant
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of San Juan Capistrano showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 5.91 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

A01 Camino Capistrano
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
5.91 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
A06 Sacarama Ln
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
2.5 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
A08 Cerro Rebal
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
2.45 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
B01 Trabuco Creek Rd.
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
5.82 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
B09 Calle Esperanza
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
4.8 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Country Hills Rd.
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
5.81 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
C09 Forester Ranch Road
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
5.2 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
D01 Marbella Vista
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
2.45 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

A01 Camino Capistrano
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
7.17 µg/L
A06 Sacarama Ln
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
4.27 µg/L
A08 Cerro Rebal
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
3.89 µg/L
B01 Trabuco Creek Rd.
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
7.16 µg/L
B09 Calle Esperanza
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
5.78 µg/L
Country Hills Rd.
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
7.27 µg/L
C09 Forester Ranch Road
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
6.1 µg/L
D01 Marbella Vista
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
3.51 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

A01 Camino Capistrano
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
10.48 µg/L
A06 Sacarama Ln
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
5.27 µg/L
A08 Cerro Rebal
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
5.24 µg/L
B01 Trabuco Creek Rd.
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
10.37 µg/L
B09 Calle Esperanza
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
8.98 µg/L
Country Hills Rd.
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
10.52 µg/L
C09 Forester Ranch Road
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
9.6 µg/L
D01 Marbella Vista
Distribution system
5/7/2019
74 months ago
5.29 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of San Juan Capistrano showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

EP #14 - NOS
North Open Space Well
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #16 - GWRP
Groundwater Recovery Plant
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

anatoxin-a

anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.

EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
11/24/2020
56 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
11/24/2020
56 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

EP #14 - NOS
North Open Space Well
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #16 - GWRP
Groundwater Recovery Plant
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of San Juan Capistrano showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

EP #14 - NOS
North Open Space Well
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #16 - GWRP
Groundwater Recovery Plant
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

cylindrospermopsin

cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of San Juan Capistrano showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
11/24/2020
56 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
11/24/2020
56 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of San Juan Capistrano showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

EP #14 - NOS
North Open Space Well
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #16 - GWRP
Groundwater Recovery Plant
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of San Juan Capistrano showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

EP #14 - NOS
North Open Space Well
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #16 - GWRP
Groundwater Recovery Plant
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

EP #14 - NOS
North Open Space Well
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #16 - GWRP
Groundwater Recovery Plant
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of San Juan Capistrano showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 4.1 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

EP #14 - NOS
North Open Space Well
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #16 - GWRP
Groundwater Recovery Plant
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
4/30/2019
75 months ago
4.1 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
4/30/2019
75 months ago
1.2 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

EP #14 - NOS
North Open Space Well
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #16 - GWRP
Groundwater Recovery Plant
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of San Juan Capistrano showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

EP #14 - NOS
North Open Space Well
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #16 - GWRP
Groundwater Recovery Plant
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of San Juan Capistrano showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

EP #14 - NOS
North Open Space Well
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #16 - GWRP
Groundwater Recovery Plant
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of San Juan Capistrano showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

EP #14 - NOS
North Open Space Well
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #16 - GWRP
Groundwater Recovery Plant
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of San Juan Capistrano showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

EP #14 - NOS
North Open Space Well
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #16 - GWRP
Groundwater Recovery Plant
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Microcystin

Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of San Juan Capistrano showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
11/24/2020
56 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
11/24/2020
56 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of San Juan Capistrano showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

EP #14 - NOS
North Open Space Well
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #16 - GWRP
Groundwater Recovery Plant
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for City of San Juan Capistrano showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

EP #14 - NOS
North Open Space Well
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #16 - GWRP
Groundwater Recovery Plant
1/8/2019
78 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #17 - MM
Master Meter
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
EP #18 - SC04
SC04
4/30/2019
75 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
North Open Space WellGround Water (GW)
Groundwater Recovery PlantGround Water (GW)
Master MeterSurface Water (SW)
SC04Surface Water (SW)
Distribution systemMultiple sources (MX)

FAQ

Is City of San Juan Capistrano tap water safe to drink?

When was City of San Juan Capistrano last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between January 8th, 2019 and November 24th, 2020.