Salyer Water Quality

Latest water quality information for Salyer, California

Last update on March 2025

Good

Generally good water with minor concerns.

Exceeds 0 EPA limits and 3 recommended standards.

Water Provider

willow creek c.s.d.

Owner Type

L (Local Government)

Population Served

1,513

Data Sources

2012-2018

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.

Bromoform

0.8000 ppb

1.6x

Recommended: 0.5000 ppb

Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Dibromochloromethane

0.5000 ppb

5.0x

Recommended: 0.1000 ppb

Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Total Thms

12.30 ppb

82.0x

Recommended: 0.1500 ppb

Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Other Detected Contaminants

Contaminant	Detected Level	EPA Limit	Recommended	Status
Asbestos	0.3000 MFL	7 MFL	7 MFL	Within limits
Calcium	7.30 ppm	Not established	80 ppm	Within limits
Copper	155 ppb	1300 ppb	300 ppb	Within limits
Magnesium	9 ppm	Not established	30 ppm	Within limits
Ph Level	3.10 pH units	8.50 pH units	8.50 pH units	Within limits
Specific Conductivity	152.20 µmhos/cm	Not established	800 µmhos/cm	Within limits
Total Dissolved Solids	82.70 ppm	500 ppm	500 ppm	Within limits
No additional contaminants detected.

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