What was found in Jackson's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 620000 µg/L 6200% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Main supplier: AWA, IONE · 7,227 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 730 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: AWA, IONE · 7,227 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 84.39999999999999 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: AWA, IONE · 7,227 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 81.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AWA, IONE · 7,227 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 42.999999999999986 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: AWA, IONE · 7,227 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 68.61999999999999 µg/L — CITY OF JACKSON · 5,019 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 24.359999999999996 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AWA, IONE · 7,227 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 47.62 µg/L — CITY OF JACKSON · 5,019 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 15.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AWA, IONE · 7,227 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 23.5 µg/L — CITY OF JACKSON · 5,019 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.145 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AWA, IONE · 7,227 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.419999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AWA, IONE · 7,227 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AWA, IONE · 7,227 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.8700 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AWA, IONE · 7,227 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: AWA, IONE · 7,227 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Jackson
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| AWA, IONE | 7,227 |
| CITY OF JACKSON | 5,019 |
Frequently asked questions about Jackson tap water
Is Jackson tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Jackson. 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 Jackson?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Jackson, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Jackson's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Jackson include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.