Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Avenal, City of — Avenal, Ca, CA tap water
18 contaminants were measured in the Avenal, City of — Avenal, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 18
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- TTHM
- Service area
- CA
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 38–92 ug/LRangeof Detection s | None set | At or above the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 25.17–49.2 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Approaching the limit |
| ChlorateA byproduct that can form during disinfection, especially when hypochlorite solutions degrade. | 210–660 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 800 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChloramineA longer-lasting disinfectant made by combining chlorine with ammonia. | 0.9–3 mg/LRangeof Detection s | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Free | 0.03–1.7 mg/LRangeof Detection s | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.533 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— No. of Samples Collected, No. of Schools Requesting Lead Sampling
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| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 77 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 16 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 0.094 ug/LRangeof Detection s | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 8.9Reported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 2.3 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Strontium | 275–345 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 1500 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
| Vanadium | 2.2–3.4 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 15 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.29 NTUReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | 0MCLG | None detected |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | Not detected pCi/LRangeof Detection s | 15 pCi/LMCL | None detected |
| Gross Beta Particle ActivityGross beta particle activity — a combined measure of beta-emitting radioactive substances. | Not detected pCi/LRangeof Detection s | None set | None detected |
People also ask about Avenal, City of — Avenal, Ca, CA's water
+Is Avenal, City of — Avenal, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Avenal, City of — Avenal, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: TTHM. Whether that means the water is "unsafe" depends on which contaminant, how long the exposure, and individual health factors. The table on this page shows the measured value, the federal threshold, and the regulated statistic used for compliance.
+What contaminants are in Avenal, City of — Avenal, Ca, CA tap water?
18 contaminants were measured in Avenal, City of — Avenal, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfection byproducts, and radionuclides. 8 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Avenal, City of — Avenal, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Avenal, City of — Avenal, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: TTHM (1.1× the limit). The EPA enforces these limits against the regulated reporting statistic — typically a running annual average or 90th percentile — not a one-off sample spike.
+What is the worst contaminant in Avenal, City of — Avenal, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is TTHM, at 1.1× the federal threshold. It belongs to the disinfection byproducts family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Avenal, City of — Avenal, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: HAA5. Approaching means measured but not in violation — a margin that can close quickly if conditions change.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Avenal, City of — Avenal, 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 Avenal, City of — Avenal, 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.