Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Denair Community Services District — Denair, Ca, CA tap water
17 contaminants were measured in the Denair Community Services District — Denair, 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
- 17
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Nitrate
- Service area
- CA
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 3.18–10.3 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0–0.19 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 5.41–6.9 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.119 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 31 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 20–22.9 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 6.42–6.42 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 0.02 ug/LPublic health goal | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 6.1–7.1 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 16.4–27.8 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Strontium | 253–253 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Vanadium | 40.9 ug/LReported levelSystem-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. | 7.47 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 0.04–4.48 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBCP1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane — a banned soil fumigant pesticide. | 0–0.17 ng/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 92.6–95.4 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 75.01–86.6 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.9–7.9RangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Denair Community Services District — Denair, Ca, CA's water
+Is Denair Community Services District — Denair, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Denair Community Services District — Denair, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Nitrate. 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 Denair Community Services District — Denair, Ca, CA tap water?
17 contaminants were measured in Denair Community Services District — Denair, 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.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Denair Community Services District — Denair, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Denair Community Services District — Denair, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Nitrate (1.0× 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 Denair Community Services District — Denair, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Nitrate, at 1.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the inorganic chemicals family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Denair Community Services District — Denair, 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 Denair Community Services District — Denair, 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.