Malaga Tap Water Quality Report
Malaga's water has 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.
Utility
MALAGA COUNTY WATER
People Served
5,979
MCL Violations
0
Last Updated
2022-09-01
Is Malaga Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Malaga's water has 1 contaminant above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs). While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.
The data below shows test results from MALAGA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, which serves 5,979 people in the Malaga area. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. This report was last updated 2022-09-01.
Malaga Water Quality Test Results
Key Water Quality Metrics
Contaminants Detected
⚠️ Contaminants Above EPA MCLG (1)
Dibromochloropropane
What is Dibromochloropropane?
Volatile organic compound (VOC) that was once used as a soil fumigant and nematicide (worm-killer) on over 40 crops in the United States. The EPA cancelled its application as an agricultural pesticide in 1989, and it is currently used in small quantities as an intermediate to synthesize other organic chemicals. DBCP is readily volatile, thus all routes of exposure (ingestion, inhalation and dermal) are relevant if one is exposed via drinking water. It has been detected in the ambient environment, including groundwater and drinking water.
Health Effects
Drinking water standards for DBCP are based on potential male reproductive toxicity and an increased risk of cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies DBCP as a possible human carcinogen.
Affected Organs
Common Sources
Understanding the Data
This data comes from your local water utility testing. The bar charts compare detected levels against EPA's Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG). Contaminants above the MCLG are shown by default and may require filtration. All other tested contaminants are within safe levels and can be viewed by expanding the section above.
Recommended Water Filters for Malaga
Based on Malaga's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA MCLGs.
Whirlpool Corporation
W11256135
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.7 gpm
Removes 19 contaminants:
1,2 Dichlorobenzene, 1,4 Dichlorobenzene, 2,4-D, Asbestos, Atrazine +14 more
Whirlpool Corporation
W11569861
NSF Certified:
Capacity
1001 gal
Filter Life
3 mo
Flow Rate
0.52 gpm
Removes 22 contaminants:
1,2 Dichlorobenzene, 1,2,4 Trichlorobenzene, 1,4 Dichlorobenzene, 2,4-D, Asbestos +17 more
iSpring Water Systems LLC
RCC7
NSF Certified:
Daily Production
21.04 gpd
Removes 1 contaminants:
Total Dissolved Solids
iSpring Water Systems LLC
RCC7-BLK
NSF Certified:
Daily Production
25.41 gpd
Removes 9 contaminants:
Asbestos, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium (Total), Copper +4 more
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Frequently Asked Questions About Malaga Tap Water
Malaga's water has 1 contaminant above EPA MCLGs. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.