Drinking water quality · 2021
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What's in Chowchilla City Water Dept — Chowchilla, Ca, CA tap water
28 contaminants were measured in the Chowchilla City Water Dept — Chowchilla, Ca, CA water system's 2021 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2021
- Contaminants measured
- 28
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Service area
- CA
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.014 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Approaching the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.18 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0.46 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Chromium, TotalTotal chromium — the sum of all chromium forms, from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | Not detected mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| IronA naturally occurring metal common in groundwater. | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 26.8 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 6.9 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 4.58 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 21 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 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. | 2.1 pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 0.52 pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.118 NTUAverageSystem-wide | 1 NTUMCL | Within the limit |
| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | Not detectedAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 96.8 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Bicarbonate | 96.8 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 94.8 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.8AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 300 uS/cmAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 224 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.066 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 2.4 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 10000 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 26.6 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 4 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BromoformA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 0.5 ug/LPublic health goal | None detected |
Other
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBCP1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane — a banned soil fumigant pesticide. | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
People also ask about Chowchilla City Water Dept — Chowchilla, Ca, CA's water
+Is Chowchilla City Water Dept — Chowchilla, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2021?
Every one of the 28 contaminants measured in Chowchilla City Water Dept — Chowchilla, Ca, CA's 2021 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 Chowchilla City Water Dept — Chowchilla, Ca, CA tap water?
28 contaminants were measured in Chowchilla City Water Dept — Chowchilla, Ca, CA's 2021 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and inorganic chemicals. 8 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 Chowchilla City Water Dept — Chowchilla, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Lead. 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 Chowchilla City Water Dept — Chowchilla, Ca, CA's 2021 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 Chowchilla City Water Dept — 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 2021 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.