Microbial · 2024
Giardia lamblia in San Jose, CA tap water
San Jose, CA's 2024 report shows Giardia lamblia detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Average Mountain Surface Water | 0.22 | None set |
Average VW Surface Water | Not detected | None set |
Range Mountain Surface Water | 0–2019 | None set |
Range VW Surface Water | Not detected | None set |
Verbatim from San Jose, CA's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
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People also ask
+Is there Giardia lamblia in San Jose, CA tap water?
Yes — San Jose, CA's 2024 Consumer Confidence Report lists Giardia lamblia at 0.22. San Jose, CA's 2024 report shows Giardia lamblia detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Giardia lamblia in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Giardia lamblia. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+Where does this Giardia lamblia measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Giardia lamblia entry from the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report published by the San Jose, 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/san-jose/2024/source.