Disinfection byproducts · 2026
Chloroform in Escondido, City of, CA tap water
Escondido, City of, CA's 2026 report shows Chloroform detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Average Entry point | 5.1 UG/L | None set |
Average Distribution | 5.2125 UG/L | None set |
Highest single sample Distribution | 5.9 UG/L | None set |
Highest single sample Entry point | 5.1 UG/L | None set |
Verbatim from Escondido, City of, CA's 2026 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Chloroform
A trihalomethane formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water.
A component of regulated total trihalomethanes; long-term exposure is linked to liver and kidney effects.
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People also ask
+Is there Chloroform in Escondido, City of, CA tap water?
Yes — Escondido, City of, CA's 2026 Consumer Confidence Report lists Chloroform at 5.2125 UG/L. Escondido, City of, CA's 2026 report shows Chloroform detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Chloroform in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Chloroform. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Chloroform?
A trihalomethane formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water. A component of regulated total trihalomethanes; long-term exposure is linked to liver and kidney effects.
+Where does this Chloroform measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Chloroform entry from the 2026 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Escondido, City of, 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/escondido/2026/source.