Physical & aggregate · 2026
Alkalinity in Cal-water Service Co.-chico, CA tap water
Cal-water Service Co.-chico, CA's 2026 report shows Alkalinity detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Highest single sample Source water | 150 MG/L | None set |
Average Source water | 82.16666666666667 MG/L | None set |
Verbatim from Cal-water Service Co.-chico, CA's 2026 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Alkalinity
A measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids.
Not federally regulated for health; relevant to corrosion control and treatment.
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People also ask
+Is there Alkalinity in Cal-water Service Co.-chico, CA tap water?
Yes — Cal-water Service Co.-chico, CA's 2026 Consumer Confidence Report lists Alkalinity at 82.16666666666667 MG/L. Cal-water Service Co.-chico, CA's 2026 report shows Alkalinity detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Alkalinity in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Alkalinity. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Alkalinity?
A measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. Not federally regulated for health; relevant to corrosion control and treatment.
+Where does this Alkalinity measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Alkalinity entry from the 2026 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Cal-water Service Co.-chico, 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/cal-water-service-co-chico/2026/source.