PFAS ("forever chemicals") · 2023
PFOS in California State Prison - Solano — Vacaville, Ca, CA tap water
California State Prison - Solano — Vacaville, Ca, CA's 2023 PFOS measurement is below the federal limit.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Range Source water | 2–10 ng/L | None set |
Average Source water | 2 ng/L | None set |
Range Distribution System | Not detected ng/L | None set |
Average Distribution System | Not detected ng/L | None set |
Verbatim from California State Prison - Solano — Vacaville, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About PFOS
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings.
Linked to cancer, thyroid disease, and immune effects; the EPA set an enforceable limit of 4 parts per trillion.
How California State Prison - Solano — Vacaville, Ca, CA compares
5 of the 46 CA systems measuring PFOS on The Water Map have it at or above the federal limit:
Nearby systems also reporting PFOS:
People also ask
+Is there PFOS in California State Prison - Solano — Vacaville, Ca, CA tap water?
Yes — California State Prison - Solano — Vacaville, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report lists PFOS at 2 ng/L. California State Prison - Solano — Vacaville, Ca, CA's 2023 PFOS measurement is below the federal limit.
+What's the federal limit for PFOS in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for PFOS. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is PFOS?
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. Linked to cancer, thyroid disease, and immune effects; the EPA set an enforceable limit of 4 parts per trillion.
+Which other U.S. cities have PFOS over the federal limit?
5 of the 46 CA systems on The Water Map measuring PFOS report it at or above the federal limit. Examples include Sweetwater Authority — Chula Vista, Ca, CA, Downey - City, Water Dept. — Downey, Ca, CA, Downey, CA.
+Where does this PFOS measurement come from?
This page reproduces the PFOS entry from the 2023 Consumer Confidence Report published by the California State Prison - Solano — Vacaville, Ca, 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/california-state-prison-solano-vacaville-ca/2023/source.