Drinking water quality · 2022
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What's in Gonzales, City of — Gonzales, Ca, CA tap water
26 contaminants were measured in the Gonzales, City of — Gonzales, 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
- 26
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Thallium
- Service area
- CA
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thallium | 2 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 2 ug/LAverageAve | None set | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.1–0.25 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 89 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 1 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| IronA naturally occurring metal common in groundwater. | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 34 mg/LAverageAve | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 3.94 mg/LAverageAve | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.16 mg/LAverageAve | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 33 mg/LAverageAve | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 106 mg/LAverageAve | 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. | 4.84 pCi/LAverageAve | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0.6 pCi/LAverageAve | 5 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 2.9 pCi/LAverageAve | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.15 NTUAverageAve | 1 NTUMCL | Within the limit |
| ColorA measure of visible tint in the water. | Not detectedRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 219 mg/LAverageAve | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | 1AverageAve | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.4AverageAve | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 604 uS/cmAverageAve | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 410 mg/LAverageAve | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0.54 mg/LAverageAve | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 0.66 ug/LAverageAve | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | 0Public health goal | None detected |
People also ask about Gonzales, City of — Gonzales, Ca, CA's water
+Is Gonzales, City of — Gonzales, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2022?
The 2022 Consumer Confidence Report for the Gonzales, City of — Gonzales, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Thallium. 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 Gonzales, City of — Gonzales, Ca, CA tap water?
26 contaminants were measured in Gonzales, City of — Gonzales, Ca, CA's 2022 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and inorganic chemicals. 8 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 Gonzales, City of — Gonzales, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Gonzales, City of — Gonzales, Ca, CA's 2022 report sits at or above the federal limit: Thallium (1.0× 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 Gonzales, City of — Gonzales, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2022 report is Thallium, at 1.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Gonzales, City of — Gonzales, 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 Gonzales, City of — Gonzales, 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.