Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Lodi, City of — Lodi, Ca, CA tap water
19 contaminants were measured in the Lodi, City of — Lodi, 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
- 19
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- PFOA
- 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-based3 violations on record · most recent Jan 2004resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | 5.7 ng/LAverageWell 9 | 5.1 ng/LNL | At or above the limit |
+By source (2)— Well 9, Well 14
| |||
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPerfluorohexanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 5.1 ng/LAverageWell 9 | 3 ng/LNL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Well 9, Well 14
| |||
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0Reported levelTotal Positive | 0Public health goal | None detected |
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0Reported levelTotal Positive | None set | None detected |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0.74AverageSystem-wide | 4MCL | 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. | 12.8AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 13.6AverageSystem-wide | 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. | Not detectedAverageSystem-wide | 2MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 3.8AverageSystem-wide | 10MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 0.003AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 3.4AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.08AverageSystem-wide | 1MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.1AverageAt the tap | 1.3Action level | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 0.07AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.02Reported levelSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 1.9AverageSystem-wide | 15MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 1.3AverageSystem-wide | 20MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBCP1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane — a banned soil fumigant pesticide. | 5AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| TetrachloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (PCE) used in dry cleaning and degreasing. | Not detectedAverageSystem-wide | 5MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Lodi, City of — Lodi, Ca, CA's water
+Is Lodi, City of — Lodi, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Lodi, City of — Lodi, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: PFOA. 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 Lodi, City of — Lodi, Ca, CA tap water?
19 contaminants were measured in Lodi, City of — Lodi, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfection byproducts, and inorganic chemicals. 11 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 Lodi, City of — Lodi, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Lodi, City of — Lodi, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: PFOA (1.4× 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 Lodi, City of — Lodi, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is PFOA, at 1.4× the federal threshold. It belongs to the pfas ("forever chemicals") family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Lodi, City of — Lodi, 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 Lodi, City of — Lodi, 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.