Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in San Joaquin County - Lincoln Village — Stockton, Ca, CA tap water
26 contaminants were measured in the San Joaquin County - Lincoln Village — Stockton, 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
- 26
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Turbidity
- Service area
- CA
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 98.5 NTUMinimumSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| TOCTotal organic carbon — a measure of organic material dissolved in the water. | 2375 ug/LAverageDWTP Sources | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 39.5 ug/LAverageDistribution System | None set | Within the limit |
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 40.2 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 4.28 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Sewd, Dwtp
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| Chromium, TotalTotal chromium — the sum of all chromium forms, from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 10.2 ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Sewd, Dwtp
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| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.13 ug/L90th percentileLevel Detected at the | None set | Within the limit |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | Not detected mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
+By source (2)— Dwtp, Sewd
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| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected mg/LAverageSewd | 2 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Sewd, Dwtp
| |||
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0 mg/L90th percentileLevel Detected at the | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| LithiumA naturally occurring element found in some groundwater. | Not detected ug/LAverageSurface Water - DWTP | 10 ug/LPublic health goal | None detected |
+By source (2)— Surface Water - DWTP, Distribution System
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| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 12 ug/LAverageGroundwater | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
+By source (2)— Groundwater, Surface Water - DWTP
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Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 3.53 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— Sewd, Dwtp
| |||
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | Not detected mg/LAverageSewd | 4 mg/LMCL | None detected |
+By source (2)— Sewd, Dwtp
| |||
| BromideA naturally occurring salt found in source water. | 37 ug/LAverageDWTP Sources | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 1.16 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 4.17 pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0.5 pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | 0.019 pCi/LPublic health goal | Within the limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 3.93 pCi/LAverageSystem-wide | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal 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 |
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0.1 %AverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acidHFPO-DA ('GenX chemicals'), a newer-generation PFAS replacement compound. | Not detected ug/LAverageSurface Water - DWTP | 0.01 ug/LPublic health goal | None detected |
+By source (2)— Surface Water - DWTP, Distribution System
| |||
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | Not detected ug/LAverageSurface Water - DWTP | 2 ug/LPublic health goal | None detected |
+By source (2)— Surface Water - DWTP, Distribution System
| |||
| PFAS | Not detected ug/LRangeDistribution System | None set | None detected |
+By source (2)— Distribution System, Surface Water - DWTP
| |||
| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | Not detected ug/LAverageDistribution System | None set | None detected |
+By source (2)— Distribution System, Surface Water - DWTP
| |||
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | Not detected ug/LRangeSurface Water - DWTP | None set | None detected |
+By source (2)— Surface Water - DWTP, Distribution System
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People also ask about San Joaquin County - Lincoln Village — Stockton, Ca, CA's water
+Is San Joaquin County - Lincoln Village — Stockton, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the San Joaquin County - Lincoln Village — Stockton, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Turbidity. 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 San Joaquin County - Lincoln Village — Stockton, Ca, CA tap water?
26 contaminants were measured in San Joaquin County - Lincoln Village — Stockton, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, pfas ("forever chemicals"), and inorganic chemicals. 12 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 San Joaquin County - Lincoln Village — Stockton, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in San Joaquin County - Lincoln Village — Stockton, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Turbidity (98.5× 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 San Joaquin County - Lincoln Village — Stockton, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Turbidity, at 98.5× the federal threshold. It belongs to the physical & aggregate family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from San Joaquin County - Lincoln Village — Stockton, 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 San Joaquin County - Lincoln Village — Stockton, 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.