Arcata Water Quality
Latest water quality information for Arcata, California
Last update on March 2025
Acceptable water with improvement potential.
Exceeds 0 EPA limits and 6 recommended standards.
Contaminants exceeding EPA limits
What it means: This refers to substances in the water that are found at levels higher than what the EPA allows. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is a U.S. government agency that sets legal limits for harmful contaminants to protect public health. Exceeding these limits means the water may pose health risks based on federal safety standards.
Good news! No contaminants were found to exceed EPA limits.
Contaminants exceeding recommended standards
What it means: This refers to substances in the water that are above health-based guidelines set by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These standards, while not always legally enforceable, are based on scientific research to protect health. Exceeding them may indicate potential health concerns.
Boron
53.30 ppmPotential Health Effects
Reproductive issues
Bromodichloromethane
2.50 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Chloroform
3.90 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Copper
333.90 ppbPotential Health Effects
Organ damage
Dibromochloromethane
1 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Total Thms
6.70 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Other Detected Contaminants
| Contaminant | Detected Level | EPA Limit | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 108.50 ppb | 2000 ppb | 2000 ppb | Within limits |
| Calcium | 29.20 ppm | Not established | 80 ppm | Within limits |
| Conductivity | 232.90 µS/cm | Not established | 800 µS/cm | Within limits |
| Magnesium | 4.90 ppm | Not established | 30 ppm | Within limits |
| Mercury | 0.2000 ppb | 2 ppb | 1.20 ppb | Within limits |
| Molybdenum | 0.4000 ppb | Not established | 40 ppb | Within limits |
| Ph Level | 7.30 pH units | 8.50 pH units | 8.50 pH units | Within limits |
| Potassium | 858.10 ppb | Not established | 5000 ppb | Within limits |
| Sodium | 7.20 ppm | Not established | 20 ppm | Within limits |
| Strontium | 332.90 ppb | Not established | 1500 ppb | Within limits |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 149.40 ppm | 500 ppm | 500 ppm | Within limits |
| Zinc | 434 ppb | 5000 ppb | 5000 ppb | Within limits |
| No additional contaminants detected. | ||||
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