Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in Carmichael Water District — Carmichael, Ca, CA tap water
25 contaminants were measured in the Carmichael Water District — Carmichael, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 25
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Service area
- CA
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TetrachloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (PCE) used in dry cleaning and degreasing. | 2.4 ug/LAverageGround-water | 5 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 0.91 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within 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. | 17.5 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 11 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 1.9 mg/LAverageGround-water | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Cyanide | 2.3 ug/LAverageGround-water | None set | Within the limit |
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 11.4 mg/LAverageGround-water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 8.6 mg/LAverageGround-water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.32 mg/LAverageGround-water | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0.833 ug/LAverageGround-water | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | Not detected mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | None detected |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | None detected |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 25 mg/LAverageGround-water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 14 mg/LAverageGround-water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 0.028 mg/LAverageGround-water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 10.1 mg/LAverageGround-water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.07 NTUAverageGround-water | None set | Within the limit |
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 119 mg/LAverageGround-water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 121 mg/LAverageGround-water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | 1AverageSurface Water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 273AverageGround-water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 0.9 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 217 mg/LAverageGround-water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0.58 pCi/LAverageGround-water | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 0.93 pCi/LAverageGround-water | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Carmichael Water District — Carmichael, Ca, CA's water
+Is Carmichael Water District — Carmichael, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
Every one of the 25 contaminants measured in Carmichael Water District — Carmichael, 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 Carmichael Water District — Carmichael, Ca, CA tap water?
25 contaminants were measured in Carmichael Water District — Carmichael, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and inorganic chemicals. 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.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Carmichael Water District — Carmichael, 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 Carmichael Water District — Carmichael, 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.