Yorkville Water Quality
Latest water quality information for Yorkville, California
Last update on March 2025
Acceptable water with improvement potential.
Exceeds 0 EPA limits and 7 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.
Bromodichloromethane
0.7000 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Bromoform
1.50 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Chloroform
0.5000 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Dibromochloromethane
1.70 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Lead
1.90 ppbPotential Health Effects
Neurotoxicity
Lead Level
1.90 ppbPotential Health Effects
Neurotoxicity
Total Thms
2 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Other Detected Contaminants
| Contaminant | Detected Level | EPA Limit | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No additional contaminants detected. | ||||
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