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Toxaphene in U.S. tap water
22 public water systems across 4 U.S. states report Toxaphene in their annual Consumer Confidence Report. 1 sit at or above the federal limit.
At or above the federal limit (1)
| Water system | Measured | vs. limit |
|---|---|---|
| Delano, City of — Delano, Ca, CA 2023 annual report | 3 ug/L | 1.0× the limit |
Within the federal limit (21)
Toxaphene by state
Every state where a public water system reports Toxaphene in its annual report, ranked by systems at or above the federal limit.
| State | Measuring | Over limit | Highest reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | 1 | 3 ug/L · Delano, City of — Delano, Ca, CA |
| Texas | 2 | 0 | 0–0 ug/L · Garland, TX |
| Alabama | 2 | 0 | Not detected ug/L · Mobile, AL |
| North Carolina | 1 | 0 | Not detected ug/L · High Point, NC |
Frequently asked
+What is Toxaphene?
Toxaphene is a contaminant some U.S. public water utilities measure and report in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is the federal limit for Toxaphene in drinking water?
The federal MCLG for Toxaphene is 0 ug/L. The EPA enforces this against the regulated reporting statistic (typically a running annual average or 90th percentile), not a single-sample spike.
+How many U.S. water systems have Toxaphene over the federal limit?
1 of the 22 public water systems on The Water Map report Toxaphene at or above its federal limit, spanning 4 U.S. states. The full list is on this page.
+Which states report the most Toxaphene in their drinking water?
Of the systems on The Water Map, California (1 system at or above the limit) report the most Toxaphene exceedances. The state-by-state table on this page lists every state.
+How can I check if Toxaphene is in my city's tap water?
Search your city on The Water Map (https://www.thewatermap.com/) or browse the list on this page. Every U.S. public water utility is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report that lists every contaminant it measured, including Toxaphene.