Inorganic chemicals · 2024
Chloride in El Cajon, CA tap water
El Cajon, CA's 2024 report shows Chloride detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Helix Plant | 80 mg/L | None set |
Maximum Helix Plant | 89 mg/L | None set |
Average Helix Plant | 86 mg/L | None set |
Minimum Purchased Water | 48 mg/L | None set |
Maximum Purchased Water | 110 mg/L | None set |
Average Purchased Water | 88 mg/L | None set |
Verbatim from El Cajon, CA's 2024 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 El Cajon, CA tap water?
Yes — El Cajon, CA's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists Chloride at 88 mg/L. El Cajon, CA's 2024 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 2024 Consumer Confidence Report published by the El Cajon, 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/el-cajon/2024/source.