Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in California City, City of — California City, Ca, CA tap water
9 contaminants were measured in the California City, City of — California City, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 9
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Service area
- CA
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 6–9 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Approaching the limit |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0–12 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.0883 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. | 0.2 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCL | None detected |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 1.29–1.57 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.28–1.26 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 5.9–10 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 50 ug/LNL | 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 |
+By source (2)— No. of Detections, Total No. of Detections
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People also ask about California City, City of — California City, Ca, CA's water
+Is California City, City of — California City, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
Every one of the 9 contaminants measured in California City, City of — California City, 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 California City, City of — California City, Ca, CA tap water?
9 contaminants were measured in California City, City of — California City, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, inorganic chemicals, and microbial. 6 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 California City, City of — California City, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Arsenic. 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 California City, City of — California City, 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 California City, City of — California City, 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.