Drinking water quality · 2022
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What's in Golden Hills Csd — Tehachapi, Ca, CA tap water
22 contaminants were measured in the Golden Hills Csd — Tehachapi, Ca, CA water system's 2022 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2022
- Contaminants measured
- 22
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- TTHM
- Service area
- CA
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 2.23 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 0 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 4.42 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.42 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 28 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 40 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.1 NTUReported levelSystem-wide | 1 NTUMCL | Within the limit |
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 0 uS/cmReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 180 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.98Reported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 106 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 0 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Chromium, TotalTotal chromium — the sum of all chromium forms, from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| IronA naturally occurring metal common in groundwater. | 0 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 0 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 58.5 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 8.91 mg/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. | 0Reported levelSystem-wide | 15MCL | None detected |
VOCs & pesticides
People also ask about Golden Hills Csd — Tehachapi, Ca, CA's water
+Is Golden Hills Csd — Tehachapi, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2022?
The 2022 Consumer Confidence Report for the Golden Hills Csd — Tehachapi, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: TTHM. 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 Golden Hills Csd — Tehachapi, Ca, CA tap water?
22 contaminants were measured in Golden Hills Csd — Tehachapi, Ca, CA's 2022 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, inorganic chemicals, and physical & aggregate. 4 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 Golden Hills Csd — Tehachapi, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Golden Hills Csd — Tehachapi, Ca, CA's 2022 report sits at or above the federal limit: TTHM (27.9× 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 Golden Hills Csd — Tehachapi, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2022 report is TTHM, at 27.9× the federal threshold. It belongs to the disinfection byproducts family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Golden Hills Csd — Tehachapi, Ca, CA's 2022 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 Golden Hills Csd — Tehachapi, 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 2022 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.