Helix Water District (CA) Water Quality

Helix Water District is a large public water system in EPA region 09 that provides tap water for the 91941, 91942, 91978, 92020, 92021, 92071, 92115 zip codes. It has 2 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 Helix Water District showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
11/12/2019
68 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 Helix Water District showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
11/12/2019
68 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 Helix 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).

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
11/12/2019
68 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 Helix Water District showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 13.889 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

13.889µg/L
Madera
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
12.671 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Tyrone
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
13.437 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
University
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
12.566 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
North
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
12.704 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Mt Helix
DBP2
11/19/2019
68 months ago
11.316 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Pioneer
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
10.243 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Katherine
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
13.889 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Canton & Colfax
DBP2
11/19/2019
68 months ago
11.093 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
E. Lakeview
DBP2
11/19/2019
68 months ago
8.848 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Washington & Sunshine
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
10.527 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
New Ranch
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
11.746 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
Campo
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
12.287 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).

Madera
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
16.021 µg/L
Tyrone
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
16.417 µg/L
University
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
16.306 µg/L
North
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
16.194 µg/L
Mt Helix
DBP2
11/19/2019
68 months ago
14.546 µg/L
Pioneer
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
14.203 µg/L
Katherine
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
16.779 µg/L
Canton & Colfax
DBP2
11/19/2019
68 months ago
14.553 µg/L
E. Lakeview
DBP2
11/19/2019
68 months ago
12.738 µg/L
Washington & Sunshine
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
14.277 µg/L
New Ranch
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
15.966 µg/L
Campo
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
15.687 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).

Madera
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
23.571 µg/L
Tyrone
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
24.457 µg/L
University
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
23.746 µg/L
North
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
23.684 µg/L
Mt Helix
DBP2
11/19/2019
68 months ago
21.206 µg/L
Pioneer
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
20.003 µg/L
Katherine
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
25.049 µg/L
Canton & Colfax
DBP2
11/19/2019
68 months ago
20.873 µg/L
E. Lakeview
DBP2
11/19/2019
68 months ago
17.678 µg/L
Washington & Sunshine
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
20.367 µg/L
New Ranch
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
22.806 µg/L
Campo
DBP2
11/13/2019
68 months ago
23.067 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 Helix Water District showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
11/12/2019
68 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.

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
8/21/2019
71 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.

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
11/12/2019
68 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 Helix Water District showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
11/12/2019
68 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 Helix Water District showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
8/21/2019
71 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 Helix Water District showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
11/12/2019
68 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 Helix Water District showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
11/12/2019
68 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.

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
11/12/2019
68 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 Helix Water District showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Manganese.

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
11/12/2019
68 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

o-toluidine

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

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
11/12/2019
68 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 Helix Water District showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
11/12/2019
68 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 Helix Water District showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
11/12/2019
68 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 Helix Water District showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
11/12/2019
68 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 Helix Water District showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
11/12/2019
68 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 Helix Water District showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
8/21/2019
71 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 Helix Water District showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
11/12/2019
68 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 Helix Water District showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

Entry Point to Distribution System-Levy Effluent
Levy Filtration Plant
11/12/2019
68 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
DBP2Surface Water (SW)
Levy Filtration PlantSurface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is Helix Water District tap water safe to drink?

When was Helix Water District last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between August 21st, 2019 and November 19th, 2019.