Drinking water quality · 2023

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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
state-level CCR
Source
Utility CCR
All within federal limits. Every measured contaminant in this report is below its federal threshold.

Radionuclides

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances.5.5 pCi/LAverageLenainWithin the limit
+By source (2)MWD, "Groundwater Average"
  • MWDPlant
    avgNot detected pCi/L0% of limit
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avgNot detected pCi/L0% of limit
Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances.2 pCi/LAverageMWDDetected — no federal limit
UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits.8 pCi/LAverage"Groundwater Average"Detected — no federal limit
+By source (2)"Groundwater Average", MWD
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg8 pCi/L
  • MWDPlant
    avgNot detected pCi/L

Inorganic chemicals

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits.2.6 mg/LAverage"Groundwater Average"Within the limit
+By source (2)"Groundwater Average", MWD
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg2.6 mg/L26% of limit
  • MWDPlant
    avgNot detected mg/L0% of limit
FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay.0.7 mg/LAverageMWDWithin the limit
+By source (2)MWD, "Groundwater Average"
  • MWDPlant
    avg0.7 mg/L18% of limit
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg0.5 mg/L13% of limit
Bromochloroacetic acidA mixed-halogen haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.2.83 ug/LAverageAverage AmountWithin the limit
Chlorodibromoacetic acidA brominated haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.1.19 ug/LAverageAverage AmountWithin the limit
BromideA naturally occurring salt found in source water.0.2 mg/LAverage"Groundwater Average"Detected — no federal limit
ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound.120 mg/LAverageLenainDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)MWD, "Groundwater Average"
  • MWDPlant
    avg105 mg/L
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg89 mg/L
SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil.250 mg/LAverageLenainDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)MWD, "Groundwater Average"
  • MWDPlant
    avg225 mg/L
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg135 mg/L

Disinfectants

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses.1 mg/LAverageAverage AmountWithin the limit

Metals

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture.2.1 ug/LAverageLenainWithin the limit
+By source (2)"Groundwater Average", MWD
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avgNot detected ug/L0% of limit
  • MWDPlant
    avgNot detected ug/L0% of limit
BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge.0.1 mg/LAverageMWDWithin the limit
+By source (2)MWD, "Groundwater Average"
  • MWDPlant
    avg0.1 mg/L5% of limit
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avgNot detected mg/L0% of limit
SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge.1.4 ug/LAverageLenainWithin the limit
+By source (2)MWD, "Groundwater Average"
  • MWDZone
    avgNot detected ug/L0% of limit
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avgNot detected ug/L0% of limit
CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing.1.4 ug/LAverageLenainWithin the limit
+By source (2)MWD, "Groundwater Average"
  • MWDPlant
    avgNot detected ug/L0% of limit
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avgNot detected ug/L0% of limit
LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures.Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tapNone detected
AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant.169 ug/LAverageLenainDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)MWD, "Groundwater Average"
  • MWDPlant
    avgNot detected ug/L
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avgNot detected mg/L
BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil.140 ug/LAverageMWDDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)MWD, "Groundwater Average"
  • MWDZone
    avg140 ug/L
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg138 ug/L
CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness.97 mg/LAverage"Groundwater Average"Detected — no federal limit
+By source (2)"Groundwater Average", MWD
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg97 mg/L
  • MWDZone
    avg68 mg/L
Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium.0.68 ug/LAverage"Groundwater Average"Detected — no federal limit
+By source (2)"Groundwater Average", MWD
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg0.68 ug/L
  • MWDZone
    avgNot detected ug/L
LithiumA naturally occurring element found in some groundwater.53 ug/LAverageLenainDetected — no federal limit
MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness.28 mg/LAverageLenainDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)MWD, "Groundwater Average"
  • MWDZone
    avg26 mg/L
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg18 mg/L
ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock.9.2 ug/LAverage"Groundwater Average"Detected — no federal limit
+By source (2)"Groundwater Average", MWD
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg9.2 ug/L
  • MWDPlant
    avgNot detected ug/L
NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge.Not detected ug/LAverageLenainDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)"Groundwater Average", MWD
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avgNot detected ug/L
  • MWDPlant
    avgNot detected ug/L
PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil.5.7 mg/LAverageLenainDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)MWD, "Groundwater Average"
  • MWDZone
    avg5 mg/L
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg4.1 mg/L
SodiumA naturally occurring salt component.104 mg/LAverageMWDDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)MWD, "Groundwater Average"
  • MWDZone
    avg104 mg/L
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg65 mg/L
Vanadium3.3 ug/LAverage"Groundwater Average"Detected — no federal limit
+By source (2)"Groundwater Average", MWD
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg3.3 ug/L
  • MWDZone
    avgNot detected ug/L
ZincA naturally occurring metal that can also enter water from corroding pipes.1 mg/LAverage"Groundwater Average"Detected — no federal limit
+By source (2)"Groundwater Average", MWD
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg1 mg/L
  • MWDPlant
    avgNot detected mg/L

PFAS ("forever chemicals")

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products.0.7 ng/LAverage"Groundwater Average"Within the limit
+By source (2)"Groundwater Average", MWD
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg0.7 ng/L18% of limit
  • MWDZone
    avgNot detected ng/L0% of limit
PFAS0.8 ng/LAverage"Groundwater Average"Detected — no federal limit
+By source (2)"Groundwater Average", MWD
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg0.8 ng/L
  • MWDZone
    avgNot detected ng/L
PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.'4.6 ng/LAverage"Groundwater Average"Detected — no federal limit
+By source (2)"Groundwater Average", MWD
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg4.6 ng/L
  • MWDZone
    avgNot detected ng/L

Disinfection byproducts

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter.10 ug/LAverageAverage AmountWithin the limit
BromateA disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone.1 ug/LAverageMWDWithin the limit
Bromodichloroacetic acidA brominated haloacetic acid disinfection byproduct.2.26 ug/LAverageAverage AmountDetected — no federal limit
ChlorateA byproduct that can form during disinfection, especially when hypochlorite solutions degrade.79 ug/LAverageMWDDetected — no federal limit
NDMANot detectedAverage"Groundwater Average"Detected — no federal limit
+By source (2)"Groundwater Average", MWD
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avgNot detected
  • MWDPlant
    avgNot detected
PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection.1.1 ug/LAverage"Groundwater Average"Detected — no federal limit
+By source (2)"Groundwater Average", MWD
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg1.1 ug/L
  • MWDPlant
    avgNot detected ug/L

Physical & aggregate

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water.0.1 NTUAverage"Groundwater Average"Within the limit
+By source (3)Turbidity Measurement, "Groundwater Average", MWD
  • Turbidity MeasurementPlant
    48% of limit
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg0.1 NTU10% of limit
  • MWDPlant
    avgNot detected NTU0% of limit
AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids.180 mg/LAverage"Groundwater Average"Detected — no federal limit
+By source (2)"Groundwater Average", MWD
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg180 mg/L
  • MWDZone
    avg116 mg/L
Bicarbonate229 mg/LAverage"Groundwater Average"Detected — no federal limit
ColorA measure of visible tint in the water.2AverageMWDDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)MWD, "Groundwater Average"
  • MWDPlant
    avg2
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avgNot detected
HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals.318 mg/LAverage"Groundwater Average"Detected — no federal limit
+By source (2)"Groundwater Average", MWD
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg19 mg/L
  • MWDZone
    avg271 mg/L
OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water.2AverageLenainDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)MWD, "Groundwater Average"
  • MWDPlant
    avgNot detected
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avgNot detected
pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is.8.2AverageMWDDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)MWD, "Groundwater Average"
  • MWDZone
    avg8.2
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg7.9
Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content.1000AverageLenainDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)MWD, "Groundwater Average"
  • MWDPlant
    avg988
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg887
TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water.2.6 mg/LAverageLenainDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)MWD, "Groundwater Average"
  • MWDZone
    avg2.4 mg/L
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg0.2 mg/L
Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts.680 mg/LAverageLenainDetected — no federal limit
+By source (2)MWD, "Groundwater Average"
  • MWDPlant
    avg627 mg/L
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avg550 mg/L

VOCs & pesticides

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
TrichloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (TCE) used in metal degreasing.Not detected ug/LAverageMWDWithin the limit
+By source (2)MWD, "Groundwater Average"
  • MWDPlant
    avgNot detected ug/L0% of limit
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avgNot detected ug/L0% of limit
DichlorodifluoromethaneNot detectedAverage"Groundwater Average"Detected — no federal limit
+By source (2)"Groundwater Average", MWD
  • "Groundwater Average"Plant
    avgNot detected
  • MWDPlant
    avgNot detected

Other

ContaminantMeasuredStatus
Dbaa1.55 ug/LAverageAverage AmountDetected — no federal limit
Dcaa4.42 ug/LAverageAverage AmountDetected — no federal limit
Mbaa0.14 ug/LAverageAverage AmountDetected — no federal limit
Tcaa3.18 ug/LAverageAverage AmountDetected — no federal limit
Source: City of Anaheim — Anaheim, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required to publish. The numbers on this page are the utility's own. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.

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.

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