Laguna Seca Recreation Ws
Monterey County, CA
CA2702009
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- AR
Arsenic
Arsenic is a toxic element found in rocks and soil. It enters water through natural erosion and human activities like mining. Long-term exposure causes cancer and organ damage.
- CA
Cadmium
Cadmium is a toxic metal from industrial waste and old pipes. It accumulates in the body, causing kidney damage and bone fragility over time.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
Chromium
1 detection
| Avg Result: | 0.006 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 0.100 ppm |
Fluoride
9 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.229 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 4.000 ppm |
Nitrate
11 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.784 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppm |
Nitrate-Nitrite
3 detections
| Avg Result: | 1.075 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppm |
Total Carbon
7 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.731 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Contaminants tested
Contaminants that have been tested but not detected
Summary
- People Served
- 10K
- Groundwater
- Monterey County
- Data from 2014-2019
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