Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in Heber Public Utility District — Heber, Ca, CA tap water
15 contaminants were measured in the Heber Public Utility District — Heber, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 15
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Worst contaminant
- Turbidity
- Service area
- CA
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 1 NTUReported levelSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 140 mg/LReported levelLevel Detected October 2024 | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Bicarbonate | 170 mg/LReported levelLevel Detected October 2024 | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.9Reported levelLevel Detected October 2024 | None set | Detected — no federal 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. | 66 ug/LRunning annual avgHighest 2020 LRAA or 4 quarter | None set | Approaching the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 40 ug/LRunning annual avgHighest 2020 LRAA or 4 quarter | None set | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.12 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | None detected |
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 180 ug/LReported levelLevel Detected October 2024 | 1 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 87 mg/LReported levelLevel Detected October 2024 | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 28 mg/LReported levelLevel Detected October 2024 | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 5.3 mg/LReported levelLevel Detected October 2024 | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 110 mg/LReported levelLevel Detected October 2024 | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Vanadium | 3.2 ug/LReported levelLevel Detected October 2024 | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | 0Public health goal | None detected |
People also ask about Heber Public Utility District — Heber, Ca, CA's water
+Is Heber Public Utility District — Heber, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Heber Public Utility District — Heber, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Turbidity. 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 Heber Public Utility District — Heber, Ca, CA tap water?
15 contaminants were measured in Heber Public Utility District — Heber, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and disinfection byproducts. 3 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 Heber Public Utility District — Heber, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Heber Public Utility District — Heber, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Turbidity (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 Heber Public Utility District — Heber, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Turbidity, at 1.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the physical & aggregate family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in Heber Public Utility District — Heber, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: TTHM. Approaching means measured but not in violation — a margin that can close quickly if conditions change.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Heber Public Utility District — Heber, Ca, CA's 2023 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 Heber Public Utility District — Heber, 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 2023 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.