Physical & aggregate · 2023
Alkalinity in Pasadena, CA tap water
Pasadena, CA's 2023 report shows Alkalinity detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Average Pasadena Sources | 173 mg/L | None set |
Range Pasadena Sources | 130–200 mg/L | None set |
Average MWD Weymouth Plant | 72 mg/L | None set |
Range MWD Weymouth Plant | 65–78 mg/L | None set |
Verbatim from Pasadena, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Alkalinity
A measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids.
Not federally regulated for health; relevant to corrosion control and treatment.
How Pasadena, CA compares
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People also ask
+Is there Alkalinity in Pasadena, CA tap water?
Yes — Pasadena, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report lists Alkalinity at 173 mg/L. Pasadena, CA's 2023 report shows Alkalinity detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Alkalinity in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Alkalinity. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Alkalinity?
A measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. Not federally regulated for health; relevant to corrosion control and treatment.
+Where does this Alkalinity measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Alkalinity entry from the 2023 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Pasadena, CA water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/ca/pasadena/2023/source.