Overview
Legal does not necessarily equal safe.
- Getting a passing grade from the federal government does not mean the water meets the latest health guidelines.
- Legal limits for contaminants in tap water have not been updated in almost 20 years.
- The best way to ensure clean tap water is to keep pollution out of source water in the first place.
AquaPura's analysis shows 6 contaminant(s) detected in 21 Palms Rv Resort's water exceed recommended health guidelines, though they may be within legal limits set by the EPA.
Contaminants Detected
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 19.3 ppb
Legal Limit: 60 ppb
193x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.1 ppb
0.1 ppb
This Utility: 0.345 ppm
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
2.5x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.14 ppb
0.14 ppb
Radium, combined (-226 and -228)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 1.45 ppb
Legal Limit: 5 ppb
29x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.05 ppb
0.05 ppb
Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.14 ppb
Legal Limit: 5 ppb
2.3x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.06 ppb
0.06 ppb
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 47.4 ppb
Legal Limit: 80 ppb
316x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.15 ppb
0.15 ppb
This Utility: 0.091 ppb
Legal Limit: 200 ppb
This Utility: 0.13 ppb
Legal Limit: 7 ppb
This Utility: 0.15 ppb
Legal Limit: 5 ppb
EWG's Health Guideline:
4 ppb
4 ppb
This Utility: 0.12 ppb
Legal Limit: 100 ppb
EWG's Health Guideline:
70 ppb
70 ppb
This Utility: 0.079 ppb
Legal Limit: 70 ppb
This Utility: 0.26 ppb
Legal Limit: 100 ppb
EWG's Health Guideline:
60 ppb
60 ppb
Find a Filter
See which water filtration technologies are effective at reducing the contaminants detected in this utility's water supply.
Carbon Filters
Filters 4 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+19 others)
Can reduce the levels of many common contaminants.
Pros
- Lower upfront cost
- Reduced maintenance
Cons
- Does not remove all contaminants
Reverse Osmosis
Filters 6 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+22 others)
Can reduce the levels of many common contaminants.
Pros
- Most effective
Cons
- Higher upfront cost
- Requires more maintenance
- Wastes water
Other Considerations
Ion Exchange
PROS: Softens hard water, Reduces some contaminants
CONS: Doesn't remove all contaminants
Whole-House Filters
PROS: Useful for reducing radiologicals and TCE
CONS: Expensive to install and maintain, Risk of bacterial contamination
Explore filter options for each contaminant. See which technologies are effective at reducing specific contaminants.
| Contaminant | Activated Carbon | Reverse Osmosis | Ion Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminants Above Health Guidelines | |||
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Nitrate | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Vinyl chloride | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Other Contaminants Detected | |||
| 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Barium | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Benzene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Carbon tetrachloride | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Ethylbenzene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Fluoride | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Manganese | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Monochlorobenzene (chlorobenzene) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Nitrite | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Styrene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Toluene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Trichloroethylene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Xylenes (total) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
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