Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Lockeford Community Serv. Dist. — Lockeford, Ca, CA tap water
19 contaminants were measured in the Lockeford Community Serv. Dist. — Lockeford, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 19
- 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-based6 violations on record · most recent Mar 2002resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 3 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.295 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 |
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 2.6 ug/LReported levelSystem-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. | 1.6 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.2 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Asbestos | Not detected MFLReported levelSystem-wide | 7 MFLMCL | None detected |
| NitriteA compound from fertilizer runoff, sewage, and erosion of natural deposits. | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 1 mg/LMCL | None detected |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0.0948 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LNL | Within the limit |
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LNL | None detected |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0Highest single sampleHighest # of Detections | 0MCLG | None detected |
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0Highest single sampleHighest # of Detections | 0MCLG | None detected |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,3-TCP | Not detected ng/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| AtrazineA widely used agricultural herbicide that reaches water through runoff. | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| DBCP1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane — a banned soil fumigant pesticide. | Not detected ng/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Ethylene dibromide | Not detected ng/LReported levelSystem-wide | 5000000 ng/LMCL | None detected |
| Simazine | Not detected ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Volatile Organic Compounds | Not detectedReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
People also ask about Lockeford Community Serv. Dist. — Lockeford, Ca, CA's water
+Is Lockeford Community Serv. Dist. — Lockeford, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
Every one of the 19 contaminants measured in Lockeford Community Serv. Dist. — Lockeford, 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 Lockeford Community Serv. Dist. — Lockeford, Ca, CA tap water?
19 contaminants were measured in Lockeford Community Serv. Dist. — Lockeford, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning vocs & pesticides, inorganic chemicals, and metals. 10 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 Lockeford Community Serv. Dist. — Lockeford, 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 Lockeford Community Serv. Dist. — Lockeford, 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.