Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in Sacramento Suburban Water District — Sacramento, Ca, CA tap water
22 contaminants were measured in the Sacramento Suburban Water District — Sacramento, 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
- 22
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- TTHM
- Service area
- CA
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 41–80 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 24–45 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.28 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | Not detected mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 2 mg/LMCL | None detected |
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| LithiumA naturally occurring element found in some groundwater. | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.8 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | Not detected mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | None detected |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Total | 0.7 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Nitrate Nitrite | Not detected mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | None detected |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.08–0.09 NTUReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPerfluorohexanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Perfluorohexanoic acidPerfluorohexanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Perfluoropentanoic acidPerfluoropentanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | Not detected pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 5 pCi/LMCL | None detected |
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | Not detected pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | None detected |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | Not detected pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | 20 pCi/LMCL | None detected |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TetrachloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (PCE) used in dry cleaning and degreasing. | Not detected ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 5 ug/LMCL | None detected |
People also ask about Sacramento Suburban Water District — Sacramento, Ca, CA's water
+Is Sacramento Suburban Water District — Sacramento, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Sacramento Suburban Water District — Sacramento, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: TTHM. 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 Sacramento Suburban Water District — Sacramento, Ca, CA tap water?
22 contaminants were measured in Sacramento Suburban Water District — Sacramento, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, pfas ("forever chemicals"), and disinfection byproducts. 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 Sacramento Suburban Water District — Sacramento, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Sacramento Suburban Water District — Sacramento, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: TTHM (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 Sacramento Suburban Water District — Sacramento, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is TTHM, at 1.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the disinfection byproducts family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Sacramento Suburban Water District — Sacramento, 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 Sacramento Suburban Water District — Sacramento, 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.