Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in Sutter Community S.d. — Sutter, Ca, CA tap water
6 contaminants were measured in the Sutter Community S.d. — Sutter, 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
- 6
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Arsenic
- Service area
- CA
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 10 ug/LReported levelWell 2-C | None set | At or above the limit |
+By source (3)— Well 2-C, Well 3, Well 1
| |||
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.33 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | None detected |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 7.7 mg/LReported levelWell 2-C | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Well 2-C, Well 1, Well 3
| |||
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.12 mg/LReported levelWell 2-C | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Well 2-C, Well 3, Well 1
| |||
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 6.1 pCi/LReported levelWell 1 | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (3)— Well 1, Well 2-C, Well 3
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People also ask about Sutter Community S.d. — Sutter, Ca, CA's water
+Is Sutter Community S.d. — Sutter, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Sutter Community S.d. — Sutter, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Arsenic. 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 Sutter Community S.d. — Sutter, Ca, CA tap water?
6 contaminants were measured in Sutter Community S.d. — Sutter, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, inorganic chemicals, and radionuclides. 4 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 Sutter Community S.d. — Sutter, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Sutter Community S.d. — Sutter, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Arsenic (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 Sutter Community S.d. — Sutter, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Arsenic, at 1.0× 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 Sutter Community S.d. — Sutter, 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 Sutter Community S.d. — Sutter, 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.