Physical & aggregate · 2026
Alkalinity in Torrance-city, Water Dept., CA tap water
Torrance-city, Water Dept., CA's 2026 report shows Alkalinity detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Highest single sample Source water | 240 MG/L | None set |
Average Source water | 139.16666666666666 MG/L | None set |
Verbatim from Torrance-city, Water Dept., CA's 2026 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Alkalinity
A measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids.
Not federally regulated for health; relevant to corrosion control and treatment.
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People also ask
+Is there Alkalinity in Torrance-city, Water Dept., CA tap water?
Yes — Torrance-city, Water Dept., CA's 2026 Consumer Confidence Report lists Alkalinity at 139.16666666666666 MG/L. Torrance-city, Water Dept., CA's 2026 report shows Alkalinity detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Alkalinity in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Alkalinity. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Alkalinity?
A measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. Not federally regulated for health; relevant to corrosion control and treatment.
+Where does this Alkalinity measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Alkalinity entry from the 2026 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Torrance-city, Water Dept., 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/torrance-city-water-dept/2026/source.