What was found in Shoshone'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 | 2090 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CHARLES BROWN WATER COMPANY · 242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1450 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CHARLES BROWN WATER COMPANY · 242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 104.85 µg/L 1049% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: CHARLES BROWN WATER COMPANY · 242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 23 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CHARLES BROWN WATER COMPANY · 242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 20 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CHARLES BROWN WATER COMPANY · 242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.5164 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: CHARLES BROWN WATER COMPANY · 242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 0.5000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: CHARLES BROWN WATER COMPANY · 242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0025 mg/L 17% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CHARLES BROWN WATER COMPANY · 242 people · 2027 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Shoshone
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CHARLES BROWN WATER COMPANY | 242 |
Frequently asked questions about Shoshone tap water
Is Shoshone tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Shoshone. 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 Shoshone?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Shoshone, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Shoshone's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Shoshone include Nitrate, Fluoride, Arsenic, Copper, Barium. 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.