Physical & aggregate · 2026
Alkalinity in Cwsc Salinas, CA tap water
Cwsc Salinas, CA's 2026 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 | 290 MG/L | None set |
Average Source water | 150.5 MG/L | None set |
Verbatim from Cwsc Salinas, CA's 2026 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 Cwsc Salinas, CA tap water?
Yes — Cwsc Salinas, CA's 2026 Consumer Confidence Report lists Alkalinity at 150.5 MG/L. Cwsc Salinas, CA's 2026 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 2026 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Cwsc Salinas, 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/cwsc-salinas/2026/source.