Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Indio Water Authority — Indio, Ca, CA tap water
26 contaminants were measured in the Indio Water Authority — Indio, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 26
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Service area
- CA
Compliance history
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act violation & enforcement records (EPA SDWIS). A violation is a regulatory determination by the state or EPA — separate from the measured levels above.
- Maximum contaminant level exceededHealth-based1 violation on record · most recent Jan 1993resolved
- Monitoring1 violation on recordresolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0.83 mg/LAverageAverage Amount | 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. | 3.1 pCi/LAverageIWA Average Groundwater | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 4.1 pCi/LAverageIWA Average Groundwater | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 2 mg/LAverageIWA Average Groundwater | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.59 mg/LAverageIWA Average Groundwater | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 21.1 mg/LAverageIWA Average Groundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 56.3 mg/LAverageIWA Average Groundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.17 NTUAverageAverage Amount | 1 NTUMCL | Within the limit |
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 103 mg/LAverageIWA Average Groundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ColorA measure of visible tint in the water. | 0.44AverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 118.38 mg/LAverageIWA Average Groundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | Not detectedAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 8.14AverageIWA Average Groundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 441AverageIWA Average Groundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 236 mg/LAverageIWA Average Groundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 12.2 ug/LAverageIWA Average Groundwater | None set | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium, TotalTotal chromium — the sum of all chromium forms, from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 10 ug/LAverageIWA Average Groundwater | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.077 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 |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 39.3 mg/LAverageIWA Average Groundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| IronA naturally occurring metal common in groundwater. | Not detected ug/LAverageIWA Average Groundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 6.4 mg/LAverageIWA Average Groundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | Not detected ug/LAverageIWA Average Groundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 33.1 mg/LAverageIWA Average Groundwater | 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. | 1.8 ug/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Within the limit |
| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | Not detected ug/LAverageIWA Average Groundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Indio Water Authority — Indio, Ca, CA's water
+Is Indio Water Authority — Indio, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
Every one of the 26 contaminants measured in Indio Water Authority — Indio, 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 Indio Water Authority — Indio, Ca, CA tap water?
26 contaminants were measured in Indio Water Authority — Indio, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and inorganic chemicals. 7 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Indio Water Authority — Indio, 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 Indio Water Authority — Indio, 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.