Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in Mcfarland, City of — Mcfarland, Ca, CA tap water
5 contaminants were measured in the Mcfarland, City of — Mcfarland, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 2 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 5
- Over federal limit
- 2
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Fluoride
- Service area
- CA
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.2–10 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.5–4.5 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Metals
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 7–32.4 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Mcfarland, City of — Mcfarland, Ca, CA's water
+Is Mcfarland, City of — Mcfarland, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Mcfarland, City of — Mcfarland, Ca, CA water utility lists 2 contaminants at or above the federal limit: Fluoride and Arsenic. 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 Mcfarland, City of — Mcfarland, Ca, CA tap water?
5 contaminants were measured in Mcfarland, City of — Mcfarland, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning inorganic chemicals, metals, and physical & aggregate. 2 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 Mcfarland, City of — Mcfarland, Ca, CA tap water?
2 contaminants in Mcfarland, City of — Mcfarland, Ca, CA's 2023 report sit at or above the federal limit: Fluoride (2.5× the limit); Arsenic (1.3× 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 Mcfarland, City of — Mcfarland, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Fluoride, at 2.5× the federal threshold. It belongs to the inorganic chemicals family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Mcfarland, City of — Mcfarland, 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 Mcfarland, City of — Mcfarland, 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.