Drinking water quality · 2022
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What's in City of West Sacramento — West Sacramento, Ca, CA tap water
16 contaminants were measured in the City of West Sacramento — West Sacramento, Ca, CA water system's 2022 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 2 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2022
- Contaminants measured
- 16
- Over federal limit
- 2
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- HAA5
- Service area
- CA
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 60 ug/LReported levelMCL | None set | At or above the limit |
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 80 ug/LReported levelNone | None set | At or above the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.6 mg/LMaximumLevel Det Result | None set | Within the limit |
| ChlorideA naturally occurring salt compound. | 6.5 mg/LMaximumLevel Det Result | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SulfateA naturally occurring mineral from rock and soil. | 4 mg/LMaximumLevel Det Result | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | Not detected ug/LMaximumLevel Det Result | None set | None detected |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detected mg/LMaximumLevel Det Result | None set | None detected |
| ManganeseA naturally occurring metal from soil and rock. | Not detected mg/LMaximumLevel Det Result | None set | None detected |
| Thallium | Not detected ug/LMaximumLevel Det Result | None set | None detected |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 0.063 mg/LMaximumLevel Det Result | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| CalciumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 11 mg/LMaximumLevel Det Result | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| MagnesiumA naturally occurring mineral that contributes to water hardness. | 5.6 mg/LMaximumLevel Det Result | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| OdorA measure of detectable smell in the water. | 2MaximumLevel Det Result | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Specific ConductanceA measure of how well water conducts electricity, which tracks dissolved mineral content. | 150 uS/cmMaximumLevel Det Result | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Total Dissolved SolidsTotal dissolved solids — the combined content of all dissolved minerals and salts. | 93 mg/LMaximumLevel Det Result | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 12Reported levelSample Data | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about City of West Sacramento — West Sacramento, Ca, CA's water
+Is City of West Sacramento — West Sacramento, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2022?
The 2022 Consumer Confidence Report for the City of West Sacramento — West Sacramento, Ca, CA water utility lists 2 contaminants at or above the federal limit: HAA5 and TTHM. 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 West Sacramento — West Sacramento, Ca, CA tap water?
16 contaminants were measured in City of West Sacramento — West Sacramento, Ca, CA's 2022 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, physical & aggregate, and inorganic chemicals. 0 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 West Sacramento — West Sacramento, Ca, CA tap water?
2 contaminants in City of West Sacramento — West Sacramento, Ca, CA's 2022 report sit at or above the federal limit: HAA5 (1.0× the limit); TTHM (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 City of West Sacramento — West Sacramento, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2022 report is HAA5, at 1.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the disinfection byproducts family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from City of West Sacramento — West Sacramento, Ca, CA's 2022 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 West Sacramento — West Sacramento, 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 2022 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.