Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in Winton Water & Sanitary Dist — Winton, Ca, CA tap water
20 contaminants were measured in the Winton Water & Sanitary Dist — Winton, 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
- 20
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Turbidity
- Service area
- CA
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 1 NTUReported levelSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0 mg/LRangeAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | None detected |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| MercuryA toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff. | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| Thallium | Not detected ug/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | 50RangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Antimony | 0–7RangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 5Reported levelColumn 2 | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 140–140RangeColumn 4 | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Beryllium | 5Reported levelColumn 2 | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| BoronA naturally occurring element from rock and soil. | 0–0.11RangeSystem-wide | 1NL | Detected — no federal limit |
| Cadmium | 5Reported levelColumn 2 | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detectedAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | Not detectedAverageSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Vanadium | 0–21RangeSystem-wide | 50NL | Detected — no federal 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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VOCs & pesticides
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 3.63AverageSystem-wide | 45MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | 5Reported levelColumn 2 | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Winton Water & Sanitary Dist — Winton, Ca, CA's water
+Is Winton Water & Sanitary Dist — Winton, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Winton Water & Sanitary Dist — Winton, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Turbidity. 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 Winton Water & Sanitary Dist — Winton, Ca, CA tap water?
20 contaminants were measured in Winton Water & Sanitary Dist — Winton, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, vocs & pesticides, and inorganic chemicals. 6 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 Winton Water & Sanitary Dist — Winton, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Winton Water & Sanitary Dist — Winton, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Turbidity (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 Winton Water & Sanitary Dist — Winton, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Turbidity, at 1.0× 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 Winton Water & Sanitary Dist — Winton, 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 Winton Water & Sanitary Dist — Winton, 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.