Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in City of Red Bluff — Red Bluff, Ca, CA tap water
17 contaminants were measured in the City of Red Bluff — Red Bluff, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 17
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- PFOA
- Service area
- CA
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | 7.4 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | 5.1 ng/LNL | At or above the limit |
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | 0.9 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | 6.5 ng/LNL | Within the limit |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acidPerfluoroheptanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 3.8 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Perfluorohexanoic acidPerfluorohexanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 6 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Perfluoropentanoic acidPerfluoropentanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 2.7 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0.8 ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 2 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.06 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| LithiumA naturally occurring element found in some groundwater. | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Vanadium | 17 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | 50 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 1.2 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | Not detected mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate Nitrite | 1 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | 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 | None set | None detected |
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 4Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | 0MCLG | Detected — no federal limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | Not detected pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 64 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about City of Red Bluff — Red Bluff, Ca, CA's water
+Is City of Red Bluff — Red Bluff, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the City of Red Bluff — Red Bluff, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: PFOA. 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 City of Red Bluff — Red Bluff, Ca, CA tap water?
17 contaminants were measured in City of Red Bluff — Red Bluff, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning pfas ("forever chemicals"), metals, and inorganic chemicals. 9 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 City of Red Bluff — Red Bluff, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in City of Red Bluff — Red Bluff, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: PFOA (1.9× 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 City of Red Bluff — Red Bluff, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is PFOA, at 1.9× the federal threshold. It belongs to the pfas ("forever chemicals") family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from City of Red Bluff — Red Bluff, 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 City of Red Bluff — Red Bluff, 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.