What was found in Lodi'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 800000 µg/L 8000% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 7910 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 3900 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 680 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 250 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 158 µg/L 263% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 109 µg/L 136% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 94 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 81 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 71 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 41.273 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 30 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 19 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 17 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 11 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 10 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 10 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 8.8 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 7.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Diquat | 5.7 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 20 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 5.3 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 4.4 µg/L 88% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 4.3 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.6 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 1.3 µg/L 650% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 0.8900 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.6100 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.2100 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.2000 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.1900 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.1000 µg/L 200% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.0500 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0560 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dinoseb | 0.0390 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0170 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Lodi
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LODI, CITY OF | 68,272 |
| LITTLE POTATO SLOUGH MUTUAL | 1,510 |
| HAYNES BOARD & CARE HOME | 41 |
Frequently asked questions about Lodi tap water
Is Lodi tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 43 contaminants in the water serving Lodi. 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 Lodi?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Lodi, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Lodi's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Lodi include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrite, Barium. 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.