Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in Winton Water & Sanitary Dist — Winton, Ca, CA tap water
18 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 — 6 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 18
- Over federal limit
- 6
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- DBCP
- 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-based4 violations on record · most recent Jan 1996resolved
- Treatment technique violationHealth-based1 violation on record · most recent Oct 20241 open
- Reporting1 violation on record · most recent Oct 20241 open
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
VOCs & pesticides
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 5 mg/LReported levelColumn 2 | None set | At or above the limit |
| MercuryA toxic metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial runoff. | 5 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| Thallium | 5 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | At or above the limit |
| AluminumA common element sometimes used as a treatment coagulant. | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Antimony | Not detected mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
| Cadmium | Not detected mg/LReported levelColumn 3 | None set | None detected |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | Not detected mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| NickelA metal from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.2RangeSystem-wide | None set | Detected — no federal limit |
| Vanadium | 0–21RangeSystem-wide | 50NL | Detected — no federal limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 12.28 mg/LRangeSystem-wide | 10 mg/LMCL | At or above the limit |
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 |
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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Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | Not detected mg/LReported levelColumn 3 | None set | None detected |
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 6 contaminants at or above the federal limit: DBCP, Barium, Mercury, Thallium, Nitrate, and 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?
18 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?
6 contaminants in Winton Water & Sanitary Dist — Winton, Ca, CA's 2023 report sit at or above the federal limit: DBCP (40.0× the limit); Barium (2.5× the limit); Mercury (2.5× the limit); Thallium (2.5× the limit); Nitrate (1.2× the 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 DBCP, at 40.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the vocs & pesticides 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.