Metals · 2024
Calcium in Downey, CA tap water
Downey, CA's 2024 report shows Calcium detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Average System-wide | 80 mg/L | None set |
Range System-wide | 40.9–111 mg/L | None set |
Verbatim from Downey, CA's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Calcium
A naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness.
Not federally regulated for health; affects scaling and taste.
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People also ask
+Is there Calcium in Downey, CA tap water?
Yes — Downey, CA's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists Calcium at 80 mg/L. Downey, CA's 2024 report shows Calcium detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Calcium in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Calcium. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Calcium?
A naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. Not federally regulated for health; affects scaling and taste.
+Where does this Calcium measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Calcium entry from the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Downey, 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/2024/source.