Drinking water quality · 2021
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What's in Llano Mutual Water Company — Llano, Ca, CA tap water
18 contaminants were measured in the Llano Mutual Water Company — Llano, Ca, CA water system's 2021 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2021
- Contaminants measured
- 18
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- 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. | 250Reported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Bicarbonate | 300Reported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.7–7.9RangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
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 |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— No. of Samples Collected, No. of Schools Requesting Lead Sampling
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| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 75–82RangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 22–24RangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 5–5.5RangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.35–0.37RangeSystem-wide | 2MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.53–0.64RangeSystem-wide | 10MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 80–87RangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | 0MCLG | None detected |
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 2Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate Nitrite | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | 10MCL | None detected |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 2.6–2.9RangeSystem-wide | 20MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Llano Mutual Water Company — Llano, Ca, CA's water
+Is Llano Mutual Water Company — Llano, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2021?
The 2021 Consumer Confidence Report for the Llano Mutual Water Company — Llano, 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 Llano Mutual Water Company — Llano, Ca, CA tap water?
18 contaminants were measured in Llano Mutual Water Company — Llano, Ca, CA's 2021 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, inorganic chemicals, and physical & aggregate. 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.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Llano Mutual Water Company — Llano, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Llano Mutual Water Company — Llano, Ca, CA's 2021 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 Llano Mutual Water Company — Llano, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2021 report is Turbidity, at 1.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the physical & aggregate family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Llano Mutual Water Company — Llano, Ca, CA's 2021 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 Llano Mutual Water Company — Llano, 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 2021 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.