Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Hughson, City of — Hughson, Ca, CA tap water
14 contaminants were measured in the Hughson, City of — Hughson, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 14
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Service area
- CA
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 9.28 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Approaching the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 2.49 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 160 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 106 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 130 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 1000 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 10 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Vanadium | 16 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 50 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 4.8 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.15 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 3.6 pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
VOCs & pesticides
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0Highest single sampleSystem-wide | 0MCLG | None detected |
People also ask about Hughson, City of — Hughson, Ca, CA's water
+Is Hughson, City of — Hughson, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
Every one of the 14 contaminants measured in Hughson, City of — Hughson, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report is below its federal limit. "Safe" under the EPA's drinking-water standards is health-based, not aesthetic — but by those standards, no measured contaminant in this report exceeds its enforceable threshold. Individual health concerns (e.g. immunocompromised, infant, pregnancy) may warrant additional filtering regardless of compliance.
+What contaminants are in Hughson, City of — Hughson, Ca, CA tap water?
14 contaminants were measured in Hughson, City of — Hughson, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, inorganic chemicals, and vocs & pesticides. 6 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Are any contaminants in Hughson, City of — Hughson, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Arsenic. 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 Hughson, City of — Hughson, 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 Hughson, City of — Hughson, 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.