Tap Water Quality in Sacramento, CA
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Sacramento Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~525,000 | Source: American River and Sacramento River
Sacramento sits at the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers, giving the capital city abundant local water supplies. The city's water is drawn directly from these rivers and treated at two major plants. Located in the Central Valley, agricultural activity upstream contributes pesticide and herbicide residues that must be removed during treatment.
Common water quality concerns in Sacramento
Disinfection byproducts
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Agricultural pesticides
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Turbidity during storms
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What's in your Sacramento water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Sacramento water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Sacramento, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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