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Can You Drink Tap Water in Sacramento?
Yes, Sacramento's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Sacramento has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page or the city's water provider website.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Sacramento's water utility, Sacramento Suburban Water District, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. This assessment is based on the Sacramento Suburban Water District water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.
While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.
The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.
Water Quality Report for Sacramento Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Sacramento tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.
Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.
EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.
There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.
We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Sacramento's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Sacramento Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Sacramento Suburban Water District for Sacramento in California. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
Is there Lead in Sacramento Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Sacramento water system, Sacramento Suburban Water District, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0 mg/L of lead in Sacramento water. This is 0% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Sacramento contained more lead.
While Sacramento water testing may have found 0.0 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.
No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.
Are there PFAS in Sacramento Tap Water?
Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - SACRAMENTO ARMY DEPOT - near Sacramento with suspected leaks.
With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Sacramento has been evaluated for yet.
Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.
What do these Violations Mean?
Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.
Health Based Violations
- Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
- Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
- Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.
Non-Health Based Violations
- Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
- Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
- Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.
SDWA Table Key
| Field | Description |
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| Compliance Period | Dates of the compliance period. |
| Status |
Current status of the violation.
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| Health-Based? | Whether the violation is health based. |
| Category Code |
The category of violation that is reported.
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| Code | A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table. |
| Contaminant Code | A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation. |
| Rule Code |
Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
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| Rule Group Code |
Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
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| Rule Family Code |
Code for rule family.
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
Sacramento Water - Frequently Asked Questions
| By Phone: | 916-972-7171 |
| By Email: | munderwood@sswd.org |
| By Mail: | 3701 Marconi Avenue, Suite 100 SACRAMENTO, CA, 95821 |
Existing customers can login to their Sacramento Suburban Water District account to pay their Sacramento water bill by clicking here.
If you want to pay your Sacramento Suburban Water District bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your Sacramento water bill.
If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Sacramento water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.
Moving to a new house or apartment in Sacramento means you will often need to put the water in your name with Sacramento Suburban Water District. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.
Leaving your house or apartment in Sacramento means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Sacramento Suburban Water District. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.
The estimated price of bottled water
$1.35 in USD (1.5-liter)
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility
- Water Pollution
- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility
- Water Quality
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Sacramento, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
Related FAQS
Sacramento Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Sacramento's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
2020 Consumer
Confidence Report
ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD) is pleased to present this Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) on 2020 water quality. Results of samples collected during 2018, 2019, and 2020, as well as other water quality information, were used to prepare this report. As always, providing a high quality, reliable supply of water and superior customer service at the lowest responsible water rate are SSWD’s top priorities.
Sources of Water
SSWD has two service areas, North and South. The North Service Area (NSA) is supplied with water from local groundwater wells and, when available, with surface water treated by the San Juan Water District (SJWD). The South Service Area (SSA) is supplied with water from local groundwater wells and, when available, with treated surface water from the City of Sacramento. As indicated in the graphic, “SSWD Service Area,” SSWD supplemented both the NSA and SSA water supplies with surface water in 2020.
Water pumped from the wells is chlorinated per State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water (DDW) requirements to protect you from potential microbiological contaminants. All facilities are operated by
wells and in the distribution system.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT...
Nitrate: Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. Nitrate (as nitrogen) in drinking water at levels above 10 milligrams per liter (mg/L)is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. Such nitrate levels in drinking water can interfere with the capacity of the infant’s blood to carry oxygen, resulting in serious illness; with symptoms including shortness of breath and blueness of the skin. Nitrate levels above
10 mg/L may also affect the ability of the blood to carry oxygen in other individuals, such as pregnant women and those with certain specific enzyme deficiencies. If you are caring for an infant, or you are pregnant, you should ask advice from your health care provider.
Nitrate levels in water supplied by SSWD are below 10 mg/L. Nitrate monitoring is performed at each source at least annually, and, in many cases, quarterly. If there is an indication the nitrate level in a well may reach the 10 mg/L regulatory threshold, it is immediately removed from service.
Lead: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water primarily originates from materials and
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Overview of Drinking Water
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and DDW require the educational language below to be included in all public water system’s Consumer Confidence Reports. For a complete list of detected contaminants and their potential sources, please see the tables in the sections titled, “2020 Summary of Detected Constituents.”
Sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally- occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the USEPA and DDW prescribe regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations and California law also establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that provide the same protection for public health. Additional information on bottled water is available on the California Department of Public Health web page (https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/ DFDCS/Pages/FDBPrograms/FoodSafetyProgram/Water.aspx).
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least minor amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1.800.426.4791).
Source Water Assessments
An assessment of SSWD’s groundwater wells was completed in December 2002. The results of the assessment indicated that wells in both the NSA and SSA are considered most vulnerable to: dry cleaners, gas stations, leaking underground storage tanks, petroleum transmission pipelines, sewer collection systems, contamination caused by illegal activities or dumping, and general urban commercial activities such as automobile repair facilities and photo processors. Both service areas are also vulnerable to industrial activities such as: electronic, plastic and metal manufacturing, petroleum storage facilities, and known groundwater contamination plumes. The NSA is also considered vulnerable to historic activities at the former McClellan Air Force Base. The SSA may also be vulnerable to recreational activities associated with the American River. A copy of the complete Source Water Assessment is available at SSWD’s office.
SSA Water Fluoridation
SSWD supplements the natural levels of fluoride in the SSA water to levels within DDW’s prescribed Fluoride Control Range (0.6 mg/L to 1.2 mg/L). Parents of children that reside in SSWD’s SSA should let their children’s pediatricians and dentists know that their drinking water is fluoridated. According to the USEPA/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drinking water with the right amount
- Sacramento Suburban Water District
of fluoride is a safe and effective way to help keep the surface of teeth strong and help prevent tooth decay. Community water fluoridation is supported by the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, U.S. Public Health Service, and the World Health Organization.
Information About Hard Water
A common concern for many customers is water hardness because it can cause scaling and other aesthetic issues. Water hardness is comprised of
Lead Sampling in Schools
In early 2017, SSWD began drinking water lead monitoring at
Contaminants That May Be Present in Source Water Include:
Microbial Contaminants such as viruses and bacteria, that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic Contaminants such as salts and metals, that can be naturally occurring or result from urban
Pesticides and Herbicides that may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
Organic Chemical Contaminants including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, that are by- products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, agricultural application, and septic systems.
Radioactive Contaminants that can be
Important Information About... continued
components associated with service lines and home plumbing. SSWD is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at: www.epa.gov/lead.
As noted above, due to the variety of materials used in some customer’s plumbing systems (including water treatment units in the home), lead results may vary. If you are concerned about the potential impact the internal plumbing system in your home or business may have on lead levels in your drinking water, SSWD can refer you to a laboratory that you can utilize to test your water.
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Water Quality Definitions
Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA): The LRAA is a calculation used to determine compliance with a primary drinking water standard (or MCL) at a specific monitoring location. Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. Primary MCLs are set as close to the PHGs (or MCLGs) as is economically and technologically feasible. Secondary MCLs are set to protect the odor, taste, and appearance of drinking water.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs are set by the USEPA.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Primary Drinking Water Standard (PDWS): MCLs, MRDLs, and treatment techniques (TTs) for contaminants that affect health along with their monitoring and reporting requirements
and water treatment requirements.
Public Health Goal (PHG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. PHGs are set by the California Environmental Protection Agency.
2020 Summary
of Detected
Constituents
North Service Area
About the Tables
The following tables contain detailed information about the water that is delivered to your home or business. The drinking water SSWD supplies to customers has been tested for over 130 contaminants. In accordance with USEPA requirements, the table in the CCR includes only results for contaminants that were detected. You can compare levels from your system’s water to the state and federal standards (Maximum Contaminant Level [MCL]), if applicable.
Key to Abbreviations
CU Color Units
Regulatory Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Total Organic Carbon (TOC):
Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
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NA Not Applicable
ND Not Detected
NR Not Reported
NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units (a measure of clarity)
pCi/L Picocuries per liter
(a measure of radiation)
PPM Parts per million or milligrams per liter (mg/L)
PPB Parts per billion or micrograms per liter (µg/L)
HAA Haloacetic Acids
µS/cm Microsiemens per centimeter TON Threshold Odor Number
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DETECTED PRIMARY DRINKING WATER CONSTITUENTS - Regulated to protect your health
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Aluminium (PPB) |
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A Note for Sensitive Populations
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons, such as persons undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about their drinking water from their health care providers. CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1.800.426.4791).
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PPM (parts per million): |
PPB (parts per billion): |
3 drops in 42 gallons |
1 drop in 14,000 gallons |
1 second in 12 days |
1 second in 32 years |
1 inch in 16 miles |
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115 |
2019 |
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Alkalinity (bicarbonate, as CaCO3) (PPM) |
138 |
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Calcium (PPM) |
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27 |
2019 |
3.3 |
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Hardness |
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7.8 |
2019 |
0.7 |
0.7 |
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134 |
12 |
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Magnesium (PPM) |
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16 |
2019 |
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1 |
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2019 |
NR |
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Leaching from natural deposits; a measurement of hydrogen ion activity |
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26 |
1.6 |
1.6 |
2019 |
Erosion of natural deposits |
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Customer Service
If you have questions about your water bill or your water service, please call SSWD’s Customer Service Team at 916.972.7171. They are available during regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM). If our customer service team cannot answer your question, they will put you in touch with another team member who can. You can also find information on our website (sswd.org) about starting and stopping your water service, the Board of Directors, water conservation,
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Notes
{A} Only surface water sources must comply with the PDWS for Control of Disinfection
{B} City of Sacramento, SSA only: Source water TOC less than 2.0 mg/L used as alternative criteria to exempt from removal ratio requirements. Value given represents the maximum running annual average of any quarter during 2020.
{C} DDW rescinded the 10 ppb MCL for hexavalent chromium on September 11, 2017. Prior to that SSWD elected to satisfy compliance monitoring requirements via total chromium monitoring. For more information about hexavalent chromium please see: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/ drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/Chromium6.html.
{D} SSA only: SSWD’s fluoridation program provides the addition of fluoride to the SSA drinking water. Natural levels of fluoride in the SSA are adjusted to be within the DDW’s Fluoride Control Range
{E} SSA only: The range and average concentrations of fluoride in the SSA are based on distribution system monitoring in 2020 with the exception of the timeframe between March 20, 2020 and June 8, 2020 when fluoridation was temporarily suspended. Temporary suspension of fluoridation was one of SSWD’s initial responses to the
{F} Calculation of the LRAA for the first three quarters of 2020 includes data from 2019.
{G} Unregulated contaminant monitoring helps USEPA and DDW determine where certain contaminants occur and whether they need to be regulated. Both distribution system and source water are included in UCMR4.
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2020 Summary
of Detected
Constituents
South Service Area
About the Tables
The following tables contain detailed information about the water that is delivered to your home or business. The drinking water SSWD supplies to customers has been tested for over 130 contaminants. In accordance with USEPA requirements, the table in the CCR includes only results for contaminants that were detected. You can compare levels from your system’s water to the state and federal standards (Maximum Contaminant Level [MCL]), if applicable.
Key to Abbreviations
CU Color Units NA Not Applicable ND Not Detected NR Not Reported
NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units (a measure of clarity)
pCi/L Picocuries per liter
(a measure of radiation)
PPM Parts per million or milligrams per liter (mg/L)
PPB Parts per billion or micrograms per liter (µg/L)
HAA Haloacetic Acids
µS/cm Microsiemens per centimeter TON Threshold Odor Number
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DETECTED PRIMARY DRINKING WATER CONSTITUENTS - Regulated to protect your health
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CONSTITUENT/UNITS |
MCL |
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Aluminium (PPM) |
1 |
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ND |
2020 |
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2020 |
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Arsenic (PPB) |
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2020 |
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2020 |
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Barium (PPM) |
1 |
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2 |
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ND |
2020 |
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2020 |
No |
Discharges of oil drilling wastes and from metal |
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Control of Disinfection |
TT = 2 |
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1.4 {B} |
2020 |
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Fluoride (PPM) |
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Hexavalent Chromium |
NA |
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0.02 |
NR |
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NA |
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2020 |
NA |
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Nitrate (as Nitrogen) (PPM) |
10 |
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2020 |
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2020 |
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Nitrate + Nitrite |
10 |
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2020 |
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2020 |
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Tetrachloroethylene |
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2020 |
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2020 |
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Gross Alpha (pCi/L) |
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Combined Radium |
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2012 |
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Uranium (pCi/L) |
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Copper (at tap) (PPM) |
1.3 |
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0.220 |
59/0 |
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Chlorine Residual (PPM) |
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Fluoride (PPM) {D} |
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0.8 {E} |
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Trihalomethanes (PPB) |
80 |
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Highest LRAA = 41 {F} |
2020 |
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Haloacetic Acids (PPB) |
60 |
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Highest LRAA = 24 {F} |
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Aluminium (PPB) |
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200 |
ND |
2020 |
ND |
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2020 |
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Chloride (PPM) |
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22 |
2020 |
5.3 |
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2020 |
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Runoff/leaching from natural deposits |
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Copper (PPM) |
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1.3 |
ND |
2020 |
ND |
ND |
2020 |
No |
Erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives |
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Color (CU) |
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15 |
ND |
ND |
2020 |
ND |
2020 |
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Iron (PPB) |
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300 |
ND |
ND |
2020 |
ND |
ND |
2020 |
No |
Leaching from natural deposits; industrial wastes |
Manganese (PPB) |
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50 |
ND |
2020 |
ND |
ND |
2020 |
No |
Leaching from natural deposits |
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Odor (TON) |
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3 |
ND |
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2020 |
ND |
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Specific Conductance |
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1600 |
312 |
2020 |
89 |
89 |
2020 |
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Sulfate (PPM) |
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7.8 |
2020 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
2020 |
No |
Runoff/leaching from natural deposits; industrial wastes |
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Total Dissolved Solids |
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1000 |
226 |
2020 |
64 |
64 |
2020 |
No |
Runoff/leaching from natural deposits |
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Turbidity (NTU) |
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2020 |
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Germanium (PPB) |
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HAA5 (PPB) |
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HAA6Br (PPB) |
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HAA9 (PPB) |
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Water Main Flushing
SSWD flushes water mains to remove sediments or other contaminants that can accumulate in pipes over time and lead to taste and odor problems. Flushing
PPM (parts per million): |
PPB (parts per billion): |
3 drops in 42 gallons |
1 drop in 14,000 gallons |
1 second in 12 days |
1 second in 32 years |
1 inch in 16 miles |
1 inch in 16,000 miles |
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Alkalinity (total, as CaCO3) (PPM) |
113 |
2020 |
26 |
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2020 |
Leaching from natural deposits |
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Alkalinity (bicarbonate, as CaCO3) (PPM) |
136 |
2020 |
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Leaching from natural deposits |
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Calcium (PPM) |
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25 |
2020 |
11.2 |
11.2 |
2020 |
Erosion of natural deposits |
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Hardness |
(grains/gallon) |
7.4 |
2020 |
2.2 |
2.2 |
2020 |
Leaching from natural deposits; hardness is the sum of polyvalent cations |
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126 |
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Magnesium (PPM) |
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16 |
2020 |
2.2 |
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Erosion of natural deposits |
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pH (NONE) |
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7.8 |
2020 |
8.4 |
8.4 |
2020 |
Leaching from natural deposits; a measurement of hydrogen ion activity |
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Sodium (PPM) |
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14 |
2020 |
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Erosion of natural deposits |
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Field Operations
SSWD’s Field Operations Team monitors the water system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help ensure that customers receive a continuos supply of safe, clean drinking water. If you have additional questions concerning water quality, you can visit SSWD’s web page
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Please Conserve
Water!
In an effort to help customers use water more efficiently, SSWD has assembled a variety of programs, ideas and references that are designed to reduce water use at home. If you are interested in learning more about SSWD’s conservation programs and what you can do to use water more efficiently inside and outside your home, please visit our web page at www.sswd.
3701 Marconi Avenue,
Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95821
12 Sacramento Suburban Water District
Once Again
Your Drinking Water Continues to Meet State and Federal Drinking Water Standards
Monthly Board Meetings
3rd Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m.
3701 Marconi Ave., Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95821
Visit Our Website at sswd.org
Need More Information?
For questions about this report, or to request additional copies:
Call David Armand at 916.679.2888
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SSWD Board of Directors
Division 1 |
David A. Jones |
Division 2 |
Kathleen McPherson |
Division 3 |
Robert P. Wichert |
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President |
Division 4 |
Kevin M. Thomas |
Division 5 |
Craig M. Locke |
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Vice President |
Contaminants
City of Sacramento Main
EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the California State Water Resources Control Board, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
Utility details
- Serves: 486189
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Surface water
- Total: 23
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- Arsenic
- Chloroform
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Nitrate
- Nitrate and nitrite
- Radium%2C combined (-226 & -228)
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
- Uranium
Other Detected Contaminants
- 1%2C4-Dioxane
- 4-Androstene-3%2C17-dione
- Aluminum
- Barium
- Chlorate
- Chromium (total)
- Fluoride
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Manganese
- Molybdenum
- Selenium
- Strontium
- Testosterone
- Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)
- Vanadium
Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.
Sources and Resources
Sources Cited
Additional Resources
You will know when you have Tap Water in Sacramento if it smells foul, has a funny odor, or if you feel that it stinks. If you have this problem, you can get rid of the water problem by getting professional help.
One of the most common forms of water problems caused by water treatment plants is by the bacteria that live in your tap water. These bacteria are part of the natural balance of bacteria in the body. However, they become out of whack during treatment processes. The best way to treat these types of bacteria is through chlorine.
Chlorine is added to the water to kill bacteria. It also kills any viruses in the water. Chlorine kills most germs but leaves some behind, so the water becomes unsafe for drinking.
This means that you need to drink more water than usual to make up for the chlorine in the chlorination process. Chlorine can cause kidney stones and even cancer. So it is important to stay away from chlorinated water at all costs.
Sacramento Tap Water
Sacramento tap water is safe. This water comes from the same aquifers that feed the San Joaquin River. In fact, one of the biggest water treatment facilities in the world, in terms of capacity and efficiency, is located right here in the Sacramento area. What is it that makes this water so great?
Well, for starters it is naturally filtered water. It does not contain chlorine, fluoride, or any other harmful chemicals. It also has no sulfates, no microorganisms, no minerals, and no organic substances in it. This means that if you were to drink just the supply of the San Joaquin River you would be getting way too many contaminants in your system. You need to find a way to clean up the water so that it fits into one of the filters that can be used in your home.
If you do not know where to start looking for a filter, it would be wise to go online and see what sort of options are available to you. There are several companies that make and sell purifiers for just about every type of water filtration system that you can imagine. So, whether you want to make sure that your kitchen and shower water are clean or you want to ensure that your family is safe from any kind of waterborne disease, there is a solution for you. If you are tired of living with tap water that is contaminated and unsafe, then now is the time to take action and make the switch to clean, pure California water.
Sacramento Drinking Water
In my travels, I have discovered that there is a great debate over whether or not your drinking water is safe. You see, there are contaminants from farms, factories, animal waste, as well as natural rainfall that get into the water table of our nation’s capital. The Sacramento drinking water treatment facility has taken measures to try to filter out as much of this as they can but it still doesn’t cut it and people are concerned. It is such a small city that they don’t have many resources for providing more effective treatment.
When we travel to other parts of the country, we notice that there are places where they use purifiers to treat the water. This is done because it works and it will work. It’s just that no one wants to invest the money in it because they think it isn’t going to be cost-effective. Unfortunately, it’s true.
If you are concerned about the quality of drinking water, it’s a good idea to look for a purifier that uses carbon. The reason that it works so well is that carbon attracts impurities and traps them. As long as the filter can catch all the pollutants, it will do the job. There are a few companies that are making a name for themselves with filters that use carbon-based filters. Look for these brands when you are looking for drinking water treatment systems.
Sacramento Water Quality
A group of young people living in a middle-class neighborhood in Sacramento, California, are concerned about what is going on with their water quality. For them, it is a matter of life and death. There have been many major environmental lawsuits that have been based on the quality of the water in this area. In fact, one of these lawsuits was brought against the city of Sacramento. Recently, the residents of this middle-class neighborhood were given a vote as to what they would do about the contaminated water.
One group sent out thousands of emails to everyone within the state and demanded that all local residents be recalled and vote. Another group called Save the Children International announced that they would bring 50 million leaflets to homes and businesses stating that they had evidence of water contamination. The water quality in this area has always been poor, but recently, it has gotten even worse. There are three major companies that control much of the wastewater in the area. All of these companies are very big, and they have a lot of money. These large companies have no problem letting their water get polluted if they lose a single vote on their ballot.
If you live in this area, and you want to stop the pollution, it may be time for a citizen’s initiative. This is a process where a group of individuals who live in an affected area gather together and petition the county to place an initiative on the upcoming ballot that requires these large corporations to create a special fund that is used to clean up the pollution. If enough people sign the petition, this could really change the face of Sacramento water quality.
Sacramento Water
In the summer, the Sacramento area experiences one of the most spectacular weather in the nation. The weather in Sacramento is sunny and pleasant most of the time, but rain can make things a bit dicey. During those long, dry days, you will need to take advantage of the fact that your local water treatment plant has all of the equipment necessary to release clean, refreshing, drinkable water into your home. If you have a family, a lot of water can be used by all of them at once. You will need to purchase a system that not only cools the water down but also disinfects it and kills any germs or bacteria that might lurk within the water.
The average household uses 20 gallons of water per day for bathing, drinking, cooking, and even laundry. The city of Sacramento actually saves more water than it sells. That is because every time a resident turns on a faucet, the city receives a tax on their water supply. The money that is generated from this “trick” helps the city to pay for essential services, such as playgrounds, parks, and the fire department.
There are many great ways that you can combat your Sacramento water bill. You can install a filter on the faucet that cleans your water, thus reducing the amount of water you use and thus lowering your monthly water bill. The filters work on a system of filtration, consisting of activated carbon, ion exchange, and sub-micron filtration. The result is pure, purified water, every time. Your water bill will be lowered and your health will be protected.
Sacramento Source of Water
One of the most important resources that we have here in California is our wonderful and abundant water source which is the Sacramento River. This mighty river was formed by melting ice at the elevation of 1,000 feet above sea level; this frozen mass of rock and ice contributed to the current of the Sacramento River. The Sacramento River is a major tributary of the Sacramento River; this means that it drains into the Sacramento River. Sacramento is the capital city of California and its primary economic activity is derived from providing a service to the surrounding communities; therefore the water resource management and preservation of this valuable resource have become of prime importance to all the residents of this metropolitan city. There are many agencies that have been entrusted with the responsibility of taking care of the Sacramento River and preserving its pristine condition so that people in the future will not regret having put their trust in the government officials and agencies of Sacramento when they decide to invest in properties within the city.
The Folsom reservoir is the primary source of potable water for the metropolitan Sacramento area. It forms the second largest water reservoir in California after Lake Mead; its immediate geographical location contributes to its rapid rate of evaporation. However, the Folsom is not without its own problems because of the excessive evaporation; it has also been a site for a number of biological contaminations including bacteria and viruses. An average of fifty thousand people from the surrounding areas come to enjoy the refreshing and natural waters of the Folsom reservoir each day.
Sacramento is also home to one of the largest hydroelectric power plants in the country. This facility provides power to the electric company of Sacramento. The largest dam in the United States can be found in the midst of California; this dam has regulated and stored massive amounts of water to meet the needs of its five million inhabitants. The reservoir was built in 1931 and now provides a steady flow of water to satisfy the entire needs of the people of the city.
Quality Drinking Water
Quality drinking water refers to the standard quality parameters established for pure drinking water around the world. While it is true that almost every person on this earth needs water to live and which water can contain many dangerous contaminants, there are still no universally accepted international quality parameters for pure drinking water. In spite of this lack of standardization, there are still many places where water is regarded as ‘pure’ or ‘safe’, even though this is often not the case in the local area from which the water has come. This article discusses the meaning of quality and the importance of taking care of the environment when dealing with water quality.
The importance of public health is easily demonstrated by the number of people who die because of diseases that they are not able to detect or treat. Of course, this is mainly due to the fact that many of these deadly diseases are transmitted through the environment and its surroundings. To prevent such occurrences, the responsibility of public health lies in the hands of those who create drinking water supplies, whether through natural means or through the construction of public water systems. Public health experts have developed a whole range of guidelines and standards, based on which a drinking water system is judged to be pure or unsafe.
It is important to remember that even pure drinking waters may carry some impurities and contaminants. These include pesticides, herbicides, chlorine, and other hazardous substances. Studies show that people living in rural areas and the communities surrounding large urban centers are more likely to suffer from waterborne disease, than people living in cities with private drinking water systems. Moreover, certain groups of people – particularly women and children – are more likely to contract waterborne diseases during pregnancy or when their immune systems are suppressed due to certain diseases. Therefore, pregnant women and children are given special attention and are provided with high-quality and appropriate drinking water supplies by public health agencies and private drinking water systems.
Sacramento Safe Drinking Water
There is a good reason why the Sacramento area is the drinking water capital of the country. This area is home to some of California’s most beautiful weather, and its population is a great mix of people from different ethnic backgrounds. Because of this, the drinking water quality in the Sacramento area has been known to be amongst the best in the United States. Unfortunately, many of the people who live in this region of California have to worry about their drinking water, since it is not treated like the rest of the nation. This can make you, as the consumer, very worried, since it means that there are harmful contaminants in your drinking water.
One way to ensure that you and your family are getting safe drinking water in Sacramento is to use a water filter. These filters were made with the sole purpose of ensuring that you are getting safe, healthy water, every time you turn on your tap. Because of their specific technology, these water filters can really take care of the problem of unsafe drinking water quality, since they can catch anything that could be in your water, even if it is not something that is considered “toxic”. Therefore, a filter for your drinking water is a smart thing to do if you want to stay healthy.
If you want to find a Sacramento drinking water filter that fits your taste and budget, you can do a search online for companies that sell such equipment. You can also look for water filter companies in your local phone book, or maybe ask your friends or coworkers if they know of any. There is no doubt that this type of water filtration will mean that your drinking water is safer than ever before. So don’t worry about drinking contaminated water anymore, just get a water filter and enjoy the taste and safety of drinking from the safe, healthy water of the Sacramento area. You won’t be sorry!
Sacramento Surface Water
The city of Sacramento is located in California’s Central Valley. This area is one of the most flood-prone areas in the United States. The major rivers that make up this valley, including the Sacramento and Placerville Rivers, provide most of Sacramento’s drinking water. If you’re worried about the quality of your drinking water, or the quality of surface water for your backyard or garden, you are not alone. There have been many studies done by various teams of scientists, including those from the US National Institutes of Health, that have warned us about the contaminants and pollutants we are exposing our children to.
The biggest problem is the number of chemical contaminants that make it into our drinking water every day. Some are naturally occurring, while others are man-made. You may be surprised to learn that some of the most commonly found contaminants in drinking water in the US are at least four times more harmful to humans than they are harmful to the environment. One such example is Chlorine, a common chemical used for treating sewers. It is one of the most common causes of cancer in the world.
There are other reasons why you should be concerned too about the quality of Sacramento surface water, including the growth of algae and a buildup of nutrients like nitrogen in the ground. This can lead to an increase in the number of mold spores in the air. When these spores land on plants, they usually cause an allergic reaction that can cause nausea, diarrhea or even asthma. Even if a person lives in an ideal climate for growing their own food, the growth of food eaten outside can be a danger. In areas where there are not enough nutrients in the soil, bacteria can thrive. The effects of food left on the surface of the ground, even before it is harvested, can have adverse effects on the people who consume it.