Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in La Canada Irrigation Dist. — La Canada, Ca, CA tap water
37 contaminants were measured in the La Canada Irrigation Dist. — La Canada, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 37
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Service area
- CA
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 1.6 mg/LAverageAverage Amount | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.2 NTUAverageAverage Amount | 1 NTUMCL | Within the limit |
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 180 mg/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Bicarbonate | 220 mg/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ColorA measure of visible tint in the water. | 3AverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 190 mg/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | 2AverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 8.6AverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 460 uS/cmAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 2.4 mg/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 300 mg/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.7 mg/LAverageAverage Amount | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.8 mg/LAverageAverage Amount | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 44 mg/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 62 mg/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 8.8 ug/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Within the limit |
| BromodichloromethaneA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | Not detectedRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| ChloroformA trihalomethane formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water. | Not detectedAverageAverage Amount | None set | None detected |
| DibromochloromethaneA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | Not detectedAverageAverage Amount | None set | None detected |
| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | Not detected ug/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | None detected |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.16 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | Not detected ug/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | None detected |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| IronA naturally occurring metal common in groundwater. | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| 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 |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 115 ug/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 140 ug/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 50 mg/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 17 mg/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 2.8 mg/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 47 mg/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Vanadium | 3.4 ug/LAverageAverage Amount | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0.003 pCi/LAverageAverage Amount | 5 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 4.9 pCi/LAverageAverage Amount | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
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People also ask about La Canada Irrigation Dist. — La Canada, Ca, CA's water
+Is La Canada Irrigation Dist. — La Canada, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
Every one of the 37 contaminants measured in La Canada Irrigation Dist. — La Canada, 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 La Canada Irrigation Dist. — La Canada, Ca, CA tap water?
37 contaminants were measured in La Canada Irrigation Dist. — La Canada, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and disinfection byproducts. 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 La Canada Irrigation Dist. — La Canada, 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 La Canada Irrigation Dist. — La Canada, 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.