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93906 ZIP Water Quality

Latest water quality information for ZIP Code 93906, California

Last update on March 2025

Ok

Acceptable water with improvement potential.

Exceeds 0 EPA limits and 7 recommended standards.

Water Provider
cwsc salinas
Owner Type
P (Private)
Population Served
112,953
Data Sources
2012-2023

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.

Cobalt

275.80 ppb
3.9x
Recommended: 70 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cardiovascular effects

Hexachlorobenzene

0.2000 ppb
6.7x
Recommended: 0.0300 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Lindane

0.1000 ppb
3.1x
Recommended: 0.0320 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Neurotoxicity, cancer

Sodium

41.80 ppm
2.1x
Recommended: 20 ppm
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Hypertension

Specific Conductivity

885.10 µmhos/cm
1.1x
Recommended: 800 µmhos/cm
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

None

Total Thms

0.3000 ppb
2.0x
Recommended: 0.1500 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Uranium

5 ppb
11.6x
Recommended: 0.4300 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer, kidney damage

Other Detected Contaminants

Contaminant Detected Level EPA Limit Recommended Status
Atrazine 0.1000 ppb 3 ppb 0.1000 ppb Within limits
Calcium 38.80 ppm Not established 80 ppm Within limits
Chloride 136.30 ppm 250 ppm 250 ppm Within limits
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene 0.4000 ppb 50 ppb 2 ppb Within limits
Magnesium 8.80 ppm Not established 30 ppm Within limits
Molybdenum 10.80 ppb Not established 40 ppb Within limits
Ph Level 6.60 pH units 8.50 pH units 8.50 pH units Within limits
Potassium 1.40 ppb Not established 5000 ppb Within limits
Trichlorofluoromethane 1.60 ppb Not established 1300 ppb Within limits
No additional contaminants detected.

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