Drinking water quality · 2023
What's in Tulare, City of — Tulare, Ca, CA tap water
21 contaminants were measured in the Tulare, City of — Tulare, 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
- 21
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Arsenic
- 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-based6 violations on record · most recent Sep 2014resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0–11 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | At or above 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 |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 0–1.1 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 0–24 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | 0.05–2.8 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 0–1.8 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 19–110 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 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. | 0–7.9 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0–1.4 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 3.5–17 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 0.1–1.82 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0–5.2 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Combined RadiumCombined radium-226 and radium-228 — naturally occurring radioactive elements. | 0–0.698 pCi/LRangeSystem-wide | 5 pCi/LMCL | 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. | 0–20 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 0–3 ug/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
VOCs & pesticides
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 53–140 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Bicarbonate | 27–120 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 4.4–68 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.1–9.3RangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Tulare, City of — Tulare, Ca, CA's water
+Is Tulare, City of — Tulare, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Tulare, City of — Tulare, 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 Tulare, City of — Tulare, Ca, CA tap water?
21 contaminants were measured in Tulare, City of — Tulare, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and inorganic chemicals. 5 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 Tulare, City of — Tulare, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Tulare, City of — Tulare, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Arsenic (1.1× 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 Tulare, City of — Tulare, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Arsenic, at 1.1× 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 Tulare, City of — Tulare, 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 Tulare, City of — Tulare, 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.