Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Paradise Irrigation District — Paradise, Ca, CA tap water
25 contaminants were measured in the Paradise Irrigation District — Paradise, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 25
- Over federal limit
- 0
- Approaching the limit
- 1
- Service area
- CA
state-level CCR
Approaching the limit (≥ 80%)
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.99 NTUAverageSurface Water Supply | None set | Approaching the limit |
+By source (2)— Surface Water Supply, Groundwater Supply
| |||
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 90 mg/LAverageGroundwater Supply | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Supply, Surface Water Supply
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| Bicarbonate | 110 mg/LAverageGroundwater Supply | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Supply, Surface Water Supply
| |||
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.4AverageGroundwater Supply | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Supply, Surface Water Supply
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| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 1.15AverageSurface Water Supply | None set | 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. | 37.9 ug/LAverageSurface Water Supply | None set | Within the limit |
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 34.5 ug/LAverageSurface Water Supply | None set | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 2.93 pCi/LAverageGroundwater Supply | 5 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Supply, Surface Water Supply
| |||
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0.881 pCi/LAverageGroundwater Supply | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Supply, Surface Water Supply
| |||
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Free | 0.7 mg/LAverageSurface Water Supply | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Chromium | Not detected ug/LAverageSurface Water Supply | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Supply, Surface Water Supply
| |||
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.073 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 | None detected |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 16 mg/LAverageGroundwater Supply | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Supply, Surface Water Supply
| |||
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 2.5 ug/LAverageGroundwater Supply | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Supply, Surface Water Supply
| |||
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 9 mg/LAverageGroundwater Supply | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Supply, Surface Water Supply
| |||
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 2 mg/LAverageGroundwater Supply | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Supply, Surface Water Supply
| |||
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 6 mg/LAverageGroundwater Supply | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Supply, Surface Water Supply
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| Vanadium | 15 ug/LAverageGroundwater Supply | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Supply, Surface Water Supply
| |||
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0.4 mg/LAverageGroundwater Supply | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater Supply, Surface Water Supply
| |||
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0Highest single sampleNumber Detected | None set | None detected |
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0Highest single sampleNumber Detected | None set | None detected |
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | Not detectedReported levelPID Results in 2023 | None set | None detected |
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | Not detectedReported levelPID Results in 2023 | None set | None detected |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volatile Organic Compounds | Not detectedAverageGroundwater Supply | None set | None detected |
Source: Paradise Irrigation District — Paradise, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required to publish. The numbers on this page are the utility's own. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
People also ask about Paradise Irrigation District — Paradise, Ca, CA's water
+Is Paradise Irrigation District — Paradise, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
Every one of the 25 contaminants measured in Paradise Irrigation District — Paradise, 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 Paradise Irrigation District — Paradise, Ca, CA tap water?
25 contaminants were measured in Paradise Irrigation District — Paradise, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and disinfection byproducts. 5 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Are any contaminants in Paradise Irrigation District — Paradise, Ca, CA tap water approaching the federal limit?
One contaminant is between 80% and 100% of the federal limit in this report: Turbidity. Approaching means measured but not in violation — a margin that can close quickly if conditions change.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Paradise Irrigation District — Paradise, 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 Paradise Irrigation District — Paradise, 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.
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