What was found in Coarsegold's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 2400 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 2100 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1400 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 106 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 75 µg/L 500% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 38 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 37 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 30.9473 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 30 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 18 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 14 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 11 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 9.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 8.5 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 7.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 6.9 MFL 99% of the EPA limit 7 MFL | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Diquat | 5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 20 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.6 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Styrene | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 1 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 0.6000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0138 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0131 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0084 mg/L 56% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | LCR |
| PFOS | 0.0079 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Coarsegold
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| YOSEMITE SPRING PARK UTIL CO | 5,300 |
| SKP PARK OF THE SIERRAS INC | 450 |
| OAK CREEK MOBILE HOME PARK | 370 |
| THE VILLAGE | 40 |
Frequently asked questions about Coarsegold tap water
Is Coarsegold tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 33 contaminants in the water serving Coarsegold. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Coarsegold?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Coarsegold, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Coarsegold's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Coarsegold include Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, Lithium, Lead. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.