Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in Central Ca Womens Facility — Chowchilla, Ca, CA tap water
13 contaminants were measured in the Central Ca Womens Facility — Chowchilla, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 13
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- Chromium, Total
- Service area
- CA
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium, TotalTotal chromium — the sum of all chromium forms, from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 2.1–4.6 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0.0052–0.0083 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 0.01 mg/LMCL | Approaching the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.1–0.12 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.011 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. | Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0.86–0.9 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | 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. | 0.013 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 0.0037 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0.16–1.98 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0–0.84 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 0.55–1.2 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,3-TCP | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 0.005 mg/LNL | None detected |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 2024Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
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People also ask about Central Ca Womens Facility — Chowchilla, Ca, CA's water
+Is Central Ca Womens Facility — Chowchilla, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Central Ca Womens Facility — Chowchilla, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Chromium, Total. Whether that means the water is "unsafe" depends on which contaminant, how long the exposure, and individual health factors. The table on this page shows the measured value, the federal threshold, and the regulated statistic used for compliance.
+What contaminants are in Central Ca Womens Facility — Chowchilla, Ca, CA tap water?
13 contaminants were measured in Central Ca Womens Facility — Chowchilla, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfection byproducts, and disinfectants. 7 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Central Ca Womens Facility — Chowchilla, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Central Ca Womens Facility — Chowchilla, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Chromium, Total (46.0× the limit). The EPA enforces these limits against the regulated reporting statistic — typically a running annual average or 90th percentile — not a one-off sample spike.
+What is the worst contaminant in Central Ca Womens Facility — Chowchilla, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Chromium, Total, at 46.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Central Ca Womens Facility — Chowchilla, 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 Central Ca Womens Facility — Chowchilla, 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 Central Ca Womens Facility — Chowchilla, 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.