Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in City of Buellton Water Division — Buellton, Ca, CA tap water
22 contaminants were measured in the City of Buellton Water Division — Buellton, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 22
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 3
- Service area
- CA
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 0.18–3.84 mg/LReported levelTreated Ccwa Ppwtp | 4 mg/LMCL | Approaching the limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 22–76 ug/LReported levelTreated Ccwa Ppwtp | None set | Approaching the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 8.1–25 ug/LReported levelTreated Ccwa Ppwtp | None set | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 1.1 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Approaching the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0–2.1 ug/LReported levelSource water | None set | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | 15 ug/LAction level | Within the limit |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 0.055–0.12 mg/LReported levelSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 88–100 mg/LReported levelGround Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Ground Water, Ccwa Ppwtp
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| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 47–49 mg/LReported levelGround Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Ground Water, Ccwa Ppwtp
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| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 3.5 mg/LReported levelCcwa Ppwtp | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Ccwa Ppwtp, Ground Water
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| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 57–59 mg/LReported levelGround Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Ground Water, Ccwa Ppwtp
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Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 3.66–8.51 pCi/LReported levelSource water | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 5.2–7.7 pCi/LReported levelSource water | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.2 NTUReported levelSource water | None set | Within the limit |
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 260–310 mg/LReported levelGround Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Ground Water, Ccwa Ppwtp
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| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 420–460 mg/LReported levelGround Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Ground Water, Ccwa Ppwtp
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| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.7–9.3Reported levelState Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Ccwa Ppwtp, Ground Water
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| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 1.5–5.3 mg/LReported levelGround Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Ground Water, Ccwa Ppwtp
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Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.27–0.34 mg/LReported levelSource water | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0–0.57 mg/LReported levelSource water | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0Reported levelSource water | 0Public health goal | None detected |
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0 %Reported levelTreated Ccwa Ppwtp | None set | None detected |
People also ask about City of Buellton Water Division — Buellton, Ca, CA's water
+Is City of Buellton Water Division — Buellton, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
Every one of the 22 contaminants measured in City of Buellton Water Division — Buellton, 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 Buellton Water Division — Buellton, Ca, CA tap water?
22 contaminants were measured in City of Buellton Water Division — Buellton, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and disinfection byproducts. 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.
+Are any contaminants in City of Buellton Water Division — Buellton, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
3 contaminants are between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Chlorine Total, TTHM, and Copper. 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 City of Buellton Water Division — Buellton, 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 Buellton Water Division — Buellton, 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.