Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in City of Anaheim — Anaheim, Ca, CA tap water
53 contaminants were measured in the City of Anaheim — Anaheim, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 53
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Service area
- CA
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 5.5 pCi/LAverageLenain | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— MWD, "Groundwater Average"
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| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | 2 pCi/LAverageMWD | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 8 pCi/LAverage"Groundwater Average" | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— "Groundwater Average", MWD
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Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 2.6 mg/LAverage"Groundwater Average" | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— "Groundwater Average", MWD
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| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.7 mg/LAverageMWD | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— MWD, "Groundwater Average"
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| Bromochloroacetic acidA mixed-halogen haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct. | 2.83 ug/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Within the limit |
| Chlorodibromoacetic acidA brominated haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct. | 1.19 ug/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Within the limit |
| BromideA naturally occurring salt found in source water. | 0.2 mg/LAverage"Groundwater Average" | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 120 mg/LAverageLenain | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— MWD, "Groundwater Average"
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| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 250 mg/LAverageLenain | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— MWD, "Groundwater Average"
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Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 1 mg/LAverageAverage Amount | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 2.1 ug/LAverageLenain | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— "Groundwater Average", MWD
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| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.1 mg/LAverageMWD | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— MWD, "Groundwater Average"
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| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 1.4 ug/LAverageLenain | 30 ug/LPublic health goal | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— MWD, "Groundwater Average"
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| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 1.4 ug/LAverageLenain | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— MWD, "Groundwater Average"
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| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | None detected |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 169 ug/LAverageLenain | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— MWD, "Groundwater Average"
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| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 140 ug/LAverageMWD | 1 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— MWD, "Groundwater Average"
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| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 97 mg/LAverage"Groundwater Average" | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— "Groundwater Average", MWD
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| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 0.68 ug/LAverage"Groundwater Average" | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— "Groundwater Average", MWD
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| LithiumA naturally occurring element found in some groundwater. | 53 ug/LAverageLenain | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 28 mg/LAverageLenain | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— MWD, "Groundwater Average"
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| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 9.2 ug/LAverage"Groundwater Average" | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— "Groundwater Average", MWD
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| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LAverageLenain | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— "Groundwater Average", MWD
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| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 5.7 mg/LAverageLenain | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— MWD, "Groundwater Average"
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| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 104 mg/LAverageMWD | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— MWD, "Groundwater Average"
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| Vanadium | 3.3 ug/LAverage"Groundwater Average" | 50 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— "Groundwater Average", MWD
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| ZincA naturally occurring metal that can also enter water from corroding pipes. | 1 mg/LAverage"Groundwater Average" | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— "Groundwater Average", MWD
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PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | 0.7 ng/LAverage"Groundwater Average" | 5.1 ng/LNL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— "Groundwater Average", MWD
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| PFAS | 0.8 ng/LAverage"Groundwater Average" | 3 ng/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— "Groundwater Average", MWD
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| PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 4.6 ng/LAverage"Groundwater Average" | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— "Groundwater Average", MWD
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Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 10 ug/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Within the limit |
| BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. | 1 ug/LAverageMWD | None set | Within the limit |
| Bromodichloroacetic acidA brominated haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct. | 2.26 ug/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ChlorateA byproduct that can form during disinfection, especially when hypochlorite solutions degrade. | 79 ug/LAverageMWD | 800 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
| NDMA | Not detectedAverage"Groundwater Average" | 1000NL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— "Groundwater Average", MWD
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| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | 1.1 ug/LAverage"Groundwater Average" | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— "Groundwater Average", MWD
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Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.1 NTUAverage"Groundwater Average" | 1 NTUMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Turbidity Measurement, "Groundwater Average", MWD
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| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 180 mg/LAverage"Groundwater Average" | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— "Groundwater Average", MWD
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| Bicarbonate | 229 mg/LAverage"Groundwater Average" | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ColorA measure of visible tint in the water. | 2AverageMWD | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— MWD, "Groundwater Average"
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| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 318 mg/LAverage"Groundwater Average" | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— "Groundwater Average", MWD
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| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | 2AverageLenain | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— MWD, "Groundwater Average"
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| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 8.2AverageMWD | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— MWD, "Groundwater Average"
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| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 1000AverageLenain | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— MWD, "Groundwater Average"
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| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 2.6 mg/LAverageLenain | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— MWD, "Groundwater Average"
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| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 680 mg/LAverageLenain | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— MWD, "Groundwater Average"
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VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrichloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (TCE) used in metal degreasing. | Not detected ug/LAverageMWD | 5 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— MWD, "Groundwater Average"
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| Dichlorodifluoromethane | Not detectedAverage"Groundwater Average" | 1000NL | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— "Groundwater Average", MWD
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Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dbaa | 1.55 ug/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Dcaa | 4.42 ug/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Mbaa | 0.14 ug/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Tcaa | 3.18 ug/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about City of Anaheim — Anaheim, Ca, CA's water
+Is City of Anaheim — Anaheim, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
Every one of the 53 contaminants measured in City of Anaheim — Anaheim, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report is below its federal limit. "Safe" under the EPA's drinking-water standards is health-based, not aesthetic — but by those standards, no measured contaminant in this report exceeds its enforceable threshold. Individual health concerns (e.g. immunocompromised, infant, pregnancy) may warrant additional filtering regardless of compliance.
+What contaminants are in City of Anaheim — Anaheim, Ca, CA tap water?
53 contaminants were measured in City of Anaheim — Anaheim, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and inorganic chemicals. 16 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from City of Anaheim — Anaheim, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
+How often is City of Anaheim — Anaheim, Ca, CA's water quality data updated?
Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2023 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.