Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in Pixley Public Util Dist — Pixley, Ca, CA tap water
12 contaminants were measured in the Pixley Public Util Dist — Pixley, 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
- 12
- Over federal limit
- 2
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Fluoride
- 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-based59 violations on record · most recent Apr 2021resolved
- Monitoring1 violation on recordresolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.11–16 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 10 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | At or above the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0–5.4 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | Not detected 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 | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0.981–3.58 pCi/LReported levelSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0–0.305 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 5 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0.7–0.9 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 3.6–6.1 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | 0MCLG | None detected |
+By source (2)— No. of Detections, Total No. of Detections
| |||
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | None set | None detected |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,3-TCP | 0–0.12 ng/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Pixley Public Util Dist — Pixley, Ca, CA's water
+Is Pixley Public Util Dist — Pixley, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Pixley Public Util Dist — Pixley, Ca, CA water utility lists 2 contaminants at or above the federal limit: Fluoride and Nitrate. 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 Pixley Public Util Dist — Pixley, Ca, CA tap water?
12 contaminants were measured in Pixley Public Util Dist — Pixley, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, inorganic chemicals, and microbial. 7 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 Pixley Public Util Dist — Pixley, Ca, CA tap water?
2 contaminants in Pixley Public Util Dist — Pixley, Ca, CA's 2023 report sit at or above the federal limit: Fluoride (4.0× the limit); Nitrate (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 Pixley Public Util Dist — Pixley, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Fluoride, at 4.0× 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 Pixley Public Util Dist — Pixley, 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 Pixley Public Util Dist — Pixley, 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.