Inorganic chemicals · 2023
Chloride in Downey - City, Water Dept. — Downey, Ca, CA tap water
Downey - City, Water Dept. — Downey, Ca, CA's 2023 report shows Chloride detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Average System-wide | 91 mg/L | None set |
Range System-wide | 38–120 mg/L | None set |
Verbatim from Downey - City, Water Dept. — Downey, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Chloride
A naturally occurring salt compound.
Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels cause a salty taste and can corrode pipes.
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People also ask
+Is there Chloride in Downey - City, Water Dept. — Downey, Ca, CA tap water?
Yes — Downey - City, Water Dept. — Downey, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report lists Chloride at 91 mg/L. Downey - City, Water Dept. — Downey, Ca, CA's 2023 report shows Chloride detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Chloride in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Chloride. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Chloride?
A naturally occurring salt compound. Regulated only as a secondary (cosmetic) standard; high levels cause a salty taste and can corrode pipes.
+Where does this Chloride measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Chloride entry from the 2023 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Downey - City, Water Dept. — Downey, Ca, 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/downey-city-water-dept-downey-ca/2023/source.