Disinfection byproducts · 2023
Chloroform in City of Santa Clara, CA tap water
City of Santa Clara, CA's 2023 report shows Chloroform detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Highest single sample Distribution | 80 UG/L | None set |
Average Distribution | 26.1734375 UG/L | None set |
Highest single sample Source water | Not detected UG/L | None set |
Verbatim from City of Santa Clara, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Chloroform
A trihalomethane formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water.
A component of regulated total trihalomethanes; long-term exposure is linked to liver and kidney effects.
How City of Santa Clara, CA compares
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People also ask
+Is there Chloroform in City of Santa Clara, CA tap water?
Yes — City of Santa Clara, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report lists Chloroform at 26.1734375 UG/L. City of Santa Clara, CA's 2023 report shows Chloroform detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Chloroform in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Chloroform. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Chloroform?
A trihalomethane formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water. A component of regulated total trihalomethanes; long-term exposure is linked to liver and kidney effects.
+Where does this Chloroform measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Chloroform entry from the 2023 Consumer Confidence Report published by the City of Santa Clara, 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/santa-clara/2023/source.