El Toro Water District (CA) Water Quality

El Toro Water District is a large public water system in EPA region 09 that provides tap water for the 92609, 92637, 92656, 92691 zip codes. It has 3 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 El Toro Water District showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

Baker
Baker
2/20/2019
77 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
2/20/2019
77 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 El Toro Water District showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

Baker
Baker
2/20/2019
77 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
2/20/2019
77 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 El Toro Water District showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

Baker
Baker
2/20/2019
77 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
2/20/2019
77 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 El Toro Water District showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 8.8 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

4018 Calle Sonora
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
8.8 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
River Oaks Apts
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
7.1 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Bahia Blanca Site 1
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
7.5 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
24300 El Toro Road Site 14
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
8.3 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
OC-76 / 22692 Cherry
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
5.69 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
601 - C Avenida Sevilla Site 5
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
5.3 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
24771 Belgreen, Lake Forest Site 4
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
4.8 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Across from 23952 Dune Mear Site 10
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
3.96 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).

4018 Calle Sonora
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
8.5 µg/L
River Oaks Apts
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
7.4 µg/L
Bahia Blanca Site 1
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
8.1 µg/L
24300 El Toro Road Site 14
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
7.8 µg/L
OC-76 / 22692 Cherry
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
4.29 µg/L
601 - C Avenida Sevilla Site 5
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
6.1 µg/L
24771 Belgreen, Lake Forest Site 4
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
5.3 µg/L
Across from 23952 Dune Mear Site 10
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
4.73 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).

4018 Calle Sonora
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
15.5 µg/L
River Oaks Apts
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
12.5 µg/L
Bahia Blanca Site 1
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
13.9 µg/L
24300 El Toro Road Site 14
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
14.3 µg/L
OC-76 / 22692 Cherry
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
9.29 µg/L
601 - C Avenida Sevilla Site 5
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
10.3 µg/L
24771 Belgreen, Lake Forest Site 4
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
9.1 µg/L
Across from 23952 Dune Mear Site 10
Distribution System
2/20/2019
77 months ago
7.73 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 El Toro Water District showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

Baker
Baker
2/20/2019
77 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
2/20/2019
77 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.

Baker
Baker
7/16/2019
72 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
7/16/2019
72 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.

Baker
Baker
2/20/2019
77 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
2/20/2019
77 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 El Toro Water District showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

Baker
Baker
2/20/2019
77 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
2/20/2019
77 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 El Toro Water District showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

Baker
Baker
7/16/2019
72 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
7/16/2019
72 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 El Toro Water District showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

Baker
Baker
2/20/2019
77 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
2/20/2019
77 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 El Toro Water District showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

Baker
Baker
2/20/2019
77 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
2/20/2019
77 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.

Baker
Baker
2/20/2019
77 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
2/20/2019
77 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 El Toro Water District showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 1.4 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

Baker
Baker
2/20/2019
77 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
2/20/2019
77 months ago
1.4 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.

Baker
Baker
2/20/2019
77 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
2/20/2019
77 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 El Toro Water District showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

Baker
Baker
2/20/2019
77 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
2/20/2019
77 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 El Toro Water District showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

Baker
Baker
2/20/2019
77 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
2/20/2019
77 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 El Toro Water District showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

Baker
Baker
2/20/2019
77 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
2/20/2019
77 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 El Toro Water District showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

Baker
Baker
2/20/2019
77 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
2/20/2019
77 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 El Toro Water District showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

Baker
Baker
7/16/2019
72 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
7/16/2019
72 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 El Toro Water District showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

Baker
Baker
2/20/2019
77 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
2/20/2019
77 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 El Toro Water District showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

Baker
Baker
2/20/2019
77 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level
Entry Point to Dist. System
ETWD Intertie
2/20/2019
77 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
BakerSurface Water (SW)
ETWD IntertieSurface Water (SW)
Distribution SystemSurface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is El Toro Water District tap water safe to drink?

When was El Toro Water District last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between February 20th, 2019 and July 16th, 2019.