Physical & aggregate · 2026
Hardness in City of Pittsburg, CA tap water
City of Pittsburg, CA's 2026 report shows Hardness detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Highest single sample Source water | 580 MG/L | None set |
Average Source water | 545 MG/L | None set |
Verbatim from City of Pittsburg, CA's 2026 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Hardness
A measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals.
Not federally regulated for health; affects scaling, soap use, and taste.
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People also ask
+Is there Hardness in City of Pittsburg, CA tap water?
Yes — City of Pittsburg, CA's 2026 Consumer Confidence Report lists Hardness at 545 MG/L. City of Pittsburg, CA's 2026 report shows Hardness detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Hardness in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Hardness. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Hardness?
A measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. Not federally regulated for health; affects scaling, soap use, and taste.
+Where does this Hardness measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Hardness entry from the 2026 Consumer Confidence Report published by the City of Pittsburg, 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/pittsburg/2026/source.