Microbial · 2023
Escherichia coli (E. coli) in Alpine Water Users Association — Twin Peaks, Ca, CA tap water
Alpine Water Users Association — Twin Peaks, Ca, CA's 2023 report shows Escherichia coli (E. coli) detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Reported level Sample Dates | 4 | None set |
Highest single sample No. of Detections | 0 | 0 MCLG |
Reported level Total No. of Detections | 1 | None set |
Verbatim from Alpine Water Users Association — Twin Peaks, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals.
Its presence in drinking water indicates fecal contamination and a real risk of waterborne illness.
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People also ask
+Is there Escherichia coli (E. coli) in Alpine Water Users Association — Twin Peaks, Ca, CA tap water?
Yes — Alpine Water Users Association — Twin Peaks, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report lists Escherichia coli (E. coli) at 4. Alpine Water Users Association — Twin Peaks, Ca, CA's 2023 report shows Escherichia coli (E. coli) detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Escherichia coli (E. coli) in drinking water?
The federal MCLG for Escherichia coli (E. coli) is 0 . The EPA enforces this against the regulated reporting statistic (running annual average or 90th percentile), not a single-sample spike.
+What is Escherichia coli (E. coli)?
Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. Its presence in drinking water indicates fecal contamination and a real risk of waterborne illness.
+Where does this Escherichia coli (E. coli) measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Escherichia coli (E. coli) entry from the 2023 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Alpine Water Users Association — Twin Peaks, Ca, CA water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/ca/alpine-water-users-association-twin-peaks-ca/2023/source.