What was found in Woodfords'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 | 1800 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 30 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 8 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.3 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Endrin | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Woodfords
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| Washoe Tribe Woodfords | 250 |
Frequently asked questions about Woodfords tap water
Is Woodfords tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Woodfords. 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 Woodfords?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Woodfords, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Woodfords's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Woodfords include Nitrate, Barium, Gross Beta Particle Activity, Arsenic, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.