Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in City of Sanger — Sanger, Ca, CA tap water
23 contaminants were measured in the City of Sanger — Sanger, 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
- 23
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Barium
- Service area
- CA
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 14.1 mg/LAverageDetection | 2 mg/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 2.53 ug/LAverageDetection | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1300 ug/LAction level | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— No. of Samples Collected, No. of Schools Requesting Sampling
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| 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 |
+By source (2)— No. of Samples Collected, No. of Schools Requesting Sampling
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| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 0.86 ug/LAverageDetection | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 4.26 mg/LAverageDetection | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.06 mg/LAverageDetection | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 1.1 mg/LRunning annual avgSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
PFAS ("forever chemicals")
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFOAPerfluorooctanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in nonstick and stain-resistant products. | 0.001 ug/LAverageDetection | None set | Within the limit |
| PFOSPerfluorooctanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical' once used in firefighting foam and coatings. | 0.001 ug/LAverageDetection | None set | Within the limit |
| Perfluorohexanesulfonic acidPerfluorohexanesulfonic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0.001 ug/LAverageDetection | None set | Within the limit |
| Perfluorobutanesulfonic acidPerfluorobutanesulfonic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0.001 ug/LAverageDetection | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acidPerfluoroheptanoic acid, a PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0.001 ug/LAverageDetection | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Perfluorohexanoic acidPerfluorohexanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0.001 ug/LAverageDetection | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Perfluoropentanoic acidPerfluoropentanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0.001 ug/LAverageDetection | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PFBAPerfluorobutanoic acid, a shorter-chain PFAS 'forever chemical.' | 0.0003 ug/LAverageDetection | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 2.4 pCi/LAverageDetection | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TetrachloroethyleneAn industrial solvent (PCE) used in dry cleaning and degreasing. | 0.5 ug/LAverageDetection | 5 ug/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Dichloromethane | 0.12 ug/LAverageDetection | None set | Within the limit |
| DBCP1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane — a banned soil fumigant pesticide. | 0.01 ng/LAverageDetection | None set | Within the limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 1.85 ug/LAverageDetection | None set | Within the limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 0.95 ug/LRunning annual avgSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | Not detected ug/LRunning annual avgSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
People also ask about City of Sanger — Sanger, Ca, CA's water
+Is City of Sanger — Sanger, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the City of Sanger — Sanger, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Barium. 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 Sanger — Sanger, Ca, CA tap water?
23 contaminants were measured in City of Sanger — Sanger, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning pfas ("forever chemicals"), metals, and vocs & pesticides. 6 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 Sanger — Sanger, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in City of Sanger — Sanger, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Barium (7.0× 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 City of Sanger — Sanger, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Barium, at 7.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from City of Sanger — Sanger, 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 Sanger — Sanger, 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.