Inorganic chemicals · 2023
Chloride in Carlsbad MWD — Carlsbad, Ca, CA tap water
Carlsbad MWD — Carlsbad, Ca, CA's 2023 report shows Chloride detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Reported level Skinner Plant Effluent | 92–100 mg/L | None set |
Reported level Carlsbad Desal Plant | 48–110 mg/L | None set |
Verbatim from Carlsbad MWD — Carlsbad, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Chloride
A naturally occurring salt compound.
Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels cause a salty taste and can corrode pipes.
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People also ask
+Is there Chloride in Carlsbad MWD — Carlsbad, Ca, CA tap water?
Yes — Carlsbad MWD — Carlsbad, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report lists Chloride at 48–110 mg/L. Carlsbad MWD — Carlsbad, Ca, CA's 2023 report shows Chloride detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Chloride in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Chloride. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Chloride?
A naturally occurring salt compound. Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels cause a salty taste and can corrode pipes.
+Where does this Chloride measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Chloride entry from the 2023 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Carlsbad MWD — Carlsbad, 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/carlsbad-mwd-carlsbad-ca/2023/source.