Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in City of Livingston — Livingston, Ca, CA tap water
13 contaminants were measured in the City of Livingston — Livingston, 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
- 13
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 2
- Worst contaminant
- Barium
- Service area
- CA
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 50–78 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0–9.5 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Approaching the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.07 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 0.05–1.1 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 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. | 0.23–9 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Approaching the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.11–0.19 mg/LRangeSystem-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. | 0–8.2 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 15 pCi/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. | 0.5–3.7 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 0–1.4 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
VOCs & pesticides
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 47–200RangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 360–560RangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about City of Livingston — Livingston, Ca, CA's water
+Is City of Livingston — Livingston, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the City of Livingston — Livingston, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Barium. 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 City of Livingston — Livingston, Ca, CA tap water?
13 contaminants were measured in City of Livingston — Livingston, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfection byproducts, and inorganic chemicals. 4 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 City of Livingston — Livingston, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in City of Livingston — Livingston, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Barium (39.0× 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 City of Livingston — Livingston, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Barium, at 39.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Are any contaminants in City of Livingston — Livingston, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
2 contaminants are between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Arsenic and Nitrate. 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 City of Livingston — Livingston, 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 City of Livingston — Livingston, 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.