Physical & aggregate · 2023
Alkalinity in Contra Costa Water District, CA tap water
Contra Costa Water District, CA's 2023 report shows Alkalinity detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Highest single sample Source water | 96 MG/L | None set |
Average Source water | 36.60666666666667 MG/L | None set |
Average Entry point | 39.4 MG/L | None set |
Highest single sample Entry point | 78 MG/L | None set |
Average Distribution | 27 MG/L | None set |
Highest single sample Distribution | 38 MG/L | None set |
Verbatim from Contra Costa Water District, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Alkalinity
A measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids.
Not federally regulated for health; relevant to corrosion control and treatment.
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People also ask
+Is there Alkalinity in Contra Costa Water District, CA tap water?
Yes — Contra Costa Water District, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report lists Alkalinity at 39.4 MG/L. Contra Costa Water District, CA's 2023 report shows Alkalinity detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Alkalinity in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Alkalinity. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Alkalinity?
A measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. Not federally regulated for health; relevant to corrosion control and treatment.
+Where does this Alkalinity measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Alkalinity entry from the 2023 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Contra Costa Water District, 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/contra-costa-water-district/2023/source.