Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in City of Vallejo, CA tap water
102 contaminants were measured in the City of Vallejo, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 4 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 102
- Over federal limit
- 4
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Color
- Service area
- CA
- ColorPhysical & aggregate · Average275.6666666666667 UNITSlimit 15 UNITS · 18.4× the limit
- IronMetals · Average1680 UG/Llimit 300 UG/L · 5.6× the limit
- TurbidityPhysical & aggregate · Average21.866666666666664 NTUlimit 5 NTU · 4.4× the limit
- AluminumMetals · Average1253 UG/Llimit 1000 UG/L · 1.3× the limit
Where your water comes from · EPA SDWIS
City of Vallejo, CA's drinking water comes from surface water, drawn from 7 sources.
Source
- FLEMING HILL WTP - RAW
- LAKE BARRYESSA - MONTICELLO - RAW
- NORTH BAY AQUEDUCT - RAW AT CORDELIA
- NORTH BAY AQUEDUCT RAW AT BARKER SLOUGH
- + 3 more
Treatment
- FLEMING HILL WTP - TREATED
Distribution
Historical readings · EPA Six-Year Review (2012–2019)
2 contaminants historically over EPA limits in City of Vallejo, CA
Every U.S. public water system reports compliance-monitoring data to EPA. The Six-Year Review releases the 2012–2019 window as a single dataset — here's what your system reported, year by year. Values shown are the highest detection per analyte per year, compared to the federal MCL.
| Contaminant | Worst detection | EPA limit | Years (2012–2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
TTHM worst: 2019 | 0.0914 mg/L 1.1× | 0.08 mg/L | '19 |
CHROMIUM worst: 2016 | 0.103 mg/L 1.0× 10.3× the national p90 | 0.1 mg/L | '13'16'18'19 |
DEHP worst: 2017 | 0.0038 mg/L within | 0.006 mg/L | '17 |
HAA5 worst: 2019 | 0.0311 mg/L within | 0.06 mg/L | '19 |
ARSENIC worst: 2016 | 0.00468 mg/L within below national p90 | 0.01 mg/L | '12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19 |
CADMIUM worst: 2019 | 0.0023 mg/L within near national p90 | 0.005 mg/L | '13'19 |
BROMATE worst: 2015 | 0.0027 mg/L within | 0.01 mg/L | '14'15'16 |
FLUORIDE worst: 2014 | 0.96 mg/L within | 4 mg/L | '12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19 |
TCE worst: 2013 | 0.00097 mg/L within | 0.005 mg/L | '13 |
NITRATE worst: 2012 | 1.53 mg/L within | 10 mg/L | '12'13'14 |
URANIUM worst: 2018 | 0.00283 ug/L within below national p90 | 30 ug/L | '14'15'16'18 |
COPPER worst: 2013 | 0.055 mg/L below national p90 | — | '13 |
LEAD worst: 2014 | 0.0064 mg/L | — | '14'16'18'19 |
DBAA worst: 2019 | 0.0015 mg/L | — | '19 |
DCAA worst: 2019 | 0.0183 mg/L | — | '19 |
MCAA worst: 2019 | 0.003 mg/L | — | '19 |
TCAA worst: 2019 | 0.0113 mg/L | — | '19 |
BROMODICHLOROMETHANE worst: 2019 | 0.0139 mg/L | — | '19 |
CHLOROFORM worst: 2019 | 0.0731 mg/L | — | '19 |
DIBROMOCHLOROMETHANE worst: 2019 | 0.00515 mg/L | — | '19 |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ColorA measure of visible tint in the water. | 275.6666666666667 UNITSAverageSource water | 15 UNITSMCL | At or above the limit |
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 21.866666666666664 NTUAverageSource water | 5 NTUMCL | At or above the limit |
| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | 2.1666666666666665 TONAverageSource water | 3 TONMCL | Within the limit |
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 350 UMHO/CMAverageEntry point | 1600 UMHO/CMMCL | Within the limit |
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 200 MG/LAverageEntry point | 1000 MG/LMCL | Within the limit |
| AlkalinityA measure of the water's capacity to neutralize acids. | 100.83333333333333 MG/LAverageEntry point | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| HardnessA measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium minerals. | 156 MG/LAverageEntry point | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| pHA measure of how acidic or basic the water is. | 7.418000000000001 PHAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| TemperatureThe measured temperature of the water sample. | 16.35 CAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IronA naturally occurring metal common in groundwater. | 1680 UG/LAverageSource water | 300 UG/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 1253 UG/LAverageSource water | 1000 UG/LMCL | At or above the limit |
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | 24.333333333333332 UG/LAverageSource water | 50 UG/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Antimony | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 6 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 1000 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Beryllium | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 4 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Chromium, HexavalentHexavalent chromium ('chromium-6') — the more toxic form of chromium. | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | None set | None detected |
| MercuryA toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff. | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 2 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 100 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 50 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Thallium | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleEntry point | 2 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| ZincA naturally occurring metal that can also enter water from corroding pipes. | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 5000 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 180 UG/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 14.069999999999999 MG/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 27 MG/LAverageEntry point | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| PotassiumA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 2 MG/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SodiumA naturally occurring salt component. | 18 MG/LAverageEntry point | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Vanadium | 3.15 UG/LAverageSource water | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 37 MG/LAverageEntry point | 500 MG/LMCL | Within the limit |
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 11 MG/LAverageEntry point | 500 MG/LMCL | Within the limit |
| Cyanide | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 150 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| NitriteA compound from fertilizer runoff, sewage, and erosion of natural deposits. | Not detected MG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 1 MG/LMCL | None detected |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PerchlorateA chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks that can also form during disinfection. | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 6 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| BromoformA trihalomethane disinfection byproduct. | 0.9490625 UG/LAverageDistribution | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbofuran | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 18 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 0.5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Chlordane | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 0.1 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Chlorobenzene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 70 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Cis Dichloroethylene 12 | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 6 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Deha | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 400 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Dichloroethane 12 | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 0.5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Dichloroethylene 11 | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 6 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Dichloropropane 12 | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Dinoseb | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 7 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Diquat | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 20 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Edb | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 0.05 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Endothall | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 100 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Endrin | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 2 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Glyphosate | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 700 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Heptachlor | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 0.01 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 0.01 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Hexachlorobenzene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 1 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 50 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Mbaa | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleDistribution | None set | None detected |
| Methoxychlor | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 30 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Nitrate Nitrite | Not detected MG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 10 MG/LMCL | None detected |
| O Dichlorobenzene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 600 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Oxamyl | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 50 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| P Dichlorobenzene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Pcb Total | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 0.5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Pce | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Pentachlorophenol | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 1 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Picloram | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 500 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Styrene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 100 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Toxaphene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 3 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Trans Dichloroethylene 12 | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 10 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Trichlorobenzene 124 | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Trichloroethane 111 | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 200 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Trichloroethane 112 | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Twofourd | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 70 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Vinyl Chloride | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 0.5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,3-TCP | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 0.005 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| AtrazineA widely used agricultural herbicide that reaches water through runoff. | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 1 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Benzene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 1 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 0.2 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| ChloroethaneA volatile organic compound used in some industrial processes. | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | None set | None detected |
| Chloromethane | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | None set | None detected |
| Dalapon | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 200 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Dichlorodifluoromethane | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | None set | None detected |
| Dichloromethane | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 5 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Ethylbenzene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 300 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Simazine | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 4 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| Toluene | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 150 UG/LMCL | None detected |
| XylenesA group of industrial solvents found in gasoline and paint. | Not detected UG/LHighest single sampleSource water | 1750 UG/LMCL | None detected |
People also ask about City of Vallejo, CA's water
+Is City of Vallejo, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the City of Vallejo, CA water utility lists 4 contaminants at or above the federal limit: Color, Iron, Turbidity, and Aluminum. 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 City of Vallejo, CA tap water?
102 contaminants were measured in City of Vallejo, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning other, metals, and vocs & pesticides. 78 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 City of Vallejo, CA tap water?
4 contaminants in City of Vallejo, CA's 2023 report sit at or above the federal limit: Color (18.4× the limit); Iron (5.6× the limit); Turbidity (4.4× the limit); Aluminum (1.3× 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 City of Vallejo, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Color, at 18.4× the federal threshold. It belongs to the physical & aggregate family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from City of Vallejo, 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 City of Vallejo, 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.