Drinking water quality · 2023
What's in Templeton Csd — Templeton, Ca, CA tap water
26 contaminants were measured in the Templeton Csd — Templeton, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 2 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 26
- Over federal limit
- 2
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Nitrate
- Service area
- CA
Compliance history
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act violation & enforcement records (EPA SDWIS). A violation is a regulatory determination by the state or EPA — separate from the measured levels above.
- Maximum contaminant level exceededHealth-based1 violation on record · most recent Nov 2008resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0–17.1 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0–0.4 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0–17 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0–35 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.21 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0–208 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Cadmium | 0–0.3 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| MercuryA toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff. | 0–0.08 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.0 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 0.015 mg/LAction level | None detected |
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 0–1000 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 1000 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 8–171 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 500 mg/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 0–61 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0–5 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 0–5 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Vanadium | 2–19 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | 50 ug/LNL | Detected — no federal limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0–10 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| UraniumA naturally occurring radioactive metal from erosion of natural deposits. | 0–4.32 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 20 pCi/LMCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0.2–2 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate Nitrite | 0–4 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Chromium | 0–11 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 0–7 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the 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 |
+By source (2)— No. of Detections, Total No. of Detections
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| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | 0Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | None set | None detected |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 120–380 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 6.8–8.2RangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 0.1–5.5RangeSystem-wide | 5MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Templeton Csd — Templeton, Ca, CA's water
+Is Templeton Csd — Templeton, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Templeton Csd — Templeton, Ca, CA water utility lists 2 contaminants at or above the federal limit: Nitrate and 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 Templeton Csd — Templeton, Ca, CA tap water?
26 contaminants were measured in Templeton Csd — Templeton, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and inorganic chemicals. 13 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 Templeton Csd — Templeton, Ca, CA tap water?
2 contaminants in Templeton Csd — Templeton, Ca, CA's 2023 report sit at or above the federal limit: Nitrate (1.7× the limit); Arsenic (1.7× 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 Templeton Csd — Templeton, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Nitrate, at 1.7× the federal threshold. It belongs to the inorganic chemicals family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Templeton Csd — Templeton, 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 Templeton Csd — Templeton, 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.