Drinking water quality · 2021
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What's in Malaga County Water District — Fresno, Ca, CA tap water
11 contaminants were measured in the Malaga County Water District — Fresno, 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
- 11
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Turbidity
- 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 Sep 2005resolved
- Monitoring & reporting1 violation on record · most recent Oct 20251 open
- Monitoring1 violation on recordresolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
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 |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 2.6–5.6 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.1–0.14 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBCP1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane — a banned soil fumigant pesticide. | 61 ng/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 3.4–4.6 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 36–39 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 2 ug/LMCL | 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 |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 1.6–4RangeSystem-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 |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0Reported levelTotal No. of Detections | None set | None detected |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 1.4–15RangeSystem-wide | 15MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Malaga County Water District — Fresno, Ca, CA's water
+Is Malaga County Water District — Fresno, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2021?
The 2021 Consumer Confidence Report for the Malaga County Water District — Fresno, 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 Malaga County Water District — Fresno, Ca, CA tap water?
11 contaminants were measured in Malaga County Water District — Fresno, Ca, CA's 2021 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, inorganic chemicals, and disinfection byproducts. 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 Malaga County Water District — Fresno, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Malaga County Water District — Fresno, 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 Malaga County Water District — Fresno, 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 Malaga County Water District — Fresno, 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 Malaga County Water District — Fresno, 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.