2023 Consumer Confidence Report

INTRODUCTION

This Consumer Conﬁdence Report was

created to help City of Sacramento

water customers understand where their

water comes from and what it contains.

Routine water supply testing for more

than 100 substances is performed to

conﬁrm that your water meets or

exceeds all federal and state drinking

water standards.

This report, published on June 3, 2024,

summarizes detected water quality

results for the period of January 1 to

December 31, 2023 and may include

earlier monitoring data.

The City is committed to providing

customers with up-to-date information

on their drinking water. For more

detailed information, visit

www.sacramentowaterquality.com

2023

Consumer

Conﬁdence

Report

WATER EFFICIENCY

Water eﬃciency is a way of life in California, and the

City of Sacramento continues to encourage water

conservation. Find tips to save water and available

rebates at www.sacwaterwise.com

Sources of

Water

Eighty percent of the City of Sacramento’s water supply comes

from the American and Sacramento rivers, and about 20 percent

comes from groundwater wells. For more information on sources

of water, see the “Source Water Assessment” on page 03.

This map represents sources of water for residents and businesses in the city of

Sacramento, and is meant for educational purposes only. Depending on factors,

such as water supply, demand, and time of year, individual residents or businesses

could receive water from a mixture of City of Sacramento water sources.

E.A. FAIRBAIRN

WATER TREATMENT PLANT

E.A. FAIRBAIRN

WATER TREATMENT PLANT

E.A. FAIRBAIRN

WATER TREATMENT PLANT

SACRAMENTO RIVER

WATER TREATMENT PLANT

SACRAMENTO RIVER

WATER TREATMENT PLANT

SACRAMENTO RIVER

MIXED

GROUNDWATER

AMERICAN RIVER

City of

Sacramento

Department

of Utilities

Service Area

PRIMARY WATER SUPPLY

A watershed sanitary survey evaluates source

water quality and potential watershed

contaminant sources to provide information that

helps maintain and improve source water

protection, the ﬁrst barrier in protecting public

health. An evaluation of water treatment plant

capabilities and treated water quality provides an

assessment of the ability of a water utility to treat

their source water.

Initial reports for the Sacramento River and

American River water sources were completed in

2000 and 2001. These reports indicated that both

rivers are vulnerable to contaminants from

recreational activities and that the Sacramento

River is also vulnerable to agricultural

contaminants. The City of Sacramento, in

partnership with several other water utilities,

complete Watershed Sanitary Survey updates of

the river water sources every ﬁve years. These

updates were most recently completed in 2020

and 2023 for the Sacramento and American

rivers, respectively.

Source

Water

Assessment

An assessment of the City’s groundwater wells

was completed in January 2001. Due to their

proximity to potential contaminant sources, the

wells north of the American River are considered

vulnerable to sewage collection systems, leaking

underground storage tanks, known

contaminants, agricultural drainage, gas stations,

dry cleaners, metal plating and chemical

processing storage facilities, electrical/electronic

manufacturing, and automobile repair and body

shops. Wells south of the American River are

considered vulnerable to leaking underground

storage tanks and sewage collection systems.

Despite these potential vulnerabilities, your water

continues to meet or exceed all state and federal

drinking water standards. Please call

916-808-5454 to request a summary of the

assessments or make an appointment for an

in-person viewing.

Required Disclosures

for Drinking

Water Consumers

This information is presented to further educate consumers

about drinking water contaminants.

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled

water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs,

springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the

land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring

minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can

pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals

or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

• Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and

bacteria, that may come from sewage treatment

plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock

operations and wildlife.

• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals,

that can be naturally occurring or result from

urban stormwater runoﬀ, industrial or domestic

wastewater discharges, oil and gas production,

mining or farming.

• Pesticides and herbicides, that may come from a

variety of sources such as agriculture, urban

stormwater runoﬀ and residential uses.

• Organic chemical contaminants, including

synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, that are

byproducts of industrial processes and

petroleum production, and can also come from

gas stations, urban stormwater runoﬀ, agricultural

application and septic systems.

• Radioactive contaminants that can be naturally

occurring or be the result of oil and gas

production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is

safe to drink, the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency (U.S. EPA) and the State Water Resources

Control Board (State Water Board) prescribe

regulations that limit the amount of certain

contaminants in water provided by public water

systems. State Water Board regulations also establish

limits for contaminants in bottled water that provide

the same protection for public health.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may

reasonably be expected to contain at least small

amounts of some contaminants. The presence of

contaminants does not necessarily indicate that

water poses a health risk. More information about

contaminants and potential health eﬀects can be

obtained by calling the U.S. EPA’s Safe Drinking Water

Hotline (1-800-426-4791).

Some people may be more vulnerable to

contaminants in drinking water than the general

population. Immuno-compromised persons such as

persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy,

persons who have undergone organ transplants,

people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system

disorders, some elderly, and infants can be

particularly at risk from infections. These people

should seek advice about drinking water from their

health care providers. U.S. EPA/Centers for Disease

Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to

lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and

other microbial contaminants are available from the

Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791).

Chlorine as Cl2 (mg/L)

Haloacetic Acids (µg/L)

Trihalomethanes (µg/L)

Control of DBP Precursors - TOC (mg/L)

Arsenic (µg/L)

Barium (mg/L)

Copper (mg/L)

Fluoride in source water (mg/L)

Fluoride in treated water (mg/L)

Lead (µg/L)

Nitrate as Nitrogen (mg/L)

Selenium (µg/L)

Combined Radium (pCi/L)

Gross Alpha (pCi/L)

Uranium (pCi/L)

Turbidity (NTU)

2023

2016 - 2023

2023

1.8

1.5

2.3 – 4.6

ND – 0.2

0.09

100%

0.24

100%

ND – 3.7

ND – 5.9

ND – 4.2

ND – 10

ND – 3.9

ND ND ND – 0.1

10 – 74

56 samples collected; 0 individual samples exceeded AL; 90th

percentile concentration: 0.06 (Less than AL, meets requirement)

56 samples collected; 0 individual samples exceeded AL; 90th

percentile concentration: ND (Less than AL, meets requirement)

0.0 – 1.5

5.5 – 53

ND – 1.3

Drinking water disinfectant added for treatment

By-product of drinking water disinfection

Various natural and man-made sources

Erosion of natural deposits

Internal corrosion of household water plumbing systems

Erosion of natural deposits

Water additive that promotes strong teeth

Internal corrosion of household water plumbing systems

Runoﬀ and leaching from fertilizer use; leaching from

septic tanks and sewage; erosion of natural deposits

Erosion of natural deposits

Soil runoﬀ

Constituent (Unit) Typical Sources in Drinking Water

Year Monitored

0.7

2.7

0.06

0.7

1.5

System

Average

Regulated for Public Health (Primary Drinking Water Standard) Regulated for Public Health (Primary Drinking Water Standard)

• The City of Sacramento tests for more than 100 substances; however, this report only

lists those detected at or above the federal or state level for reporting.

• Per the State, some contaminants may be monitored less than once per year

because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some

of our data, though representative, are more than one year old.

0.004

0.3

0.2

2.0

1.3 [AL]

2.0

15 [AL]

at least 95% of

samples ≤ 0.3

State or Federal Goal

PHG, MCLG

or MRDLG

Highest Amount

Allowed

MCL, MRDL or TT

City of

Sacramento

Groundwater

Sacramento

River Water

Treatment Plant

E.A. Fairbairn Water

Treatment Plant

(American River)

Water Quality Analysis Results For 2023

Your water meets or exceeds all federal and

state drinking water standards.

µg/L

µS/cm

mg/L

ng/L

NTU

pCi/L

TON

micrograms per liter: unit of

concentration, equivalent to 1 part per

billion or 1 second in nearly 32 years

microsiemens per centimeter:

measure of electrical conductivity

milligrams per liter: unit of

concentration equivalent to 1 part per

million or 1 second in 11.5 years

nanograms per liter; unit of

concentration equivalent to 1 part

per trillion or 1 second in nearly

32,000 years

Nephelometric Turbidity Units:

measures cloudiness of water

picocuries per liter: measures

radiation

Theshold Odor Number: The greatest

dilution of a sample with odor-free

water that yields a detectable odor

Units

PRIMARY WATER SUPPLY

DISINFECTION

and DBPs

INORGANIC COMPOUNDS

(A) Range of all results observed in distribution system; samples with ND chlorine undergo

further analysis to ensure water supply safety.

(B) Compliance with MCL conﬁrmed quarterly (every three months); system average shown

represents highest locational running annual average calculated during any of the four

quarters of 2023 while range represents all results observed in distribution system. Individual

results may exceed the MCL as long as the running annual average does not.

highest running annual average calculated during any of the four quarters of 2023.

(D) In accordance with State law, the City of Sacramento adjusts the natural levels of ﬂuoride

in our water supplies to the optimal level determined by the Centers for Disease Control.

More information about ﬂuoridation is available at:

www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/Fluoridation.shtml

(E) Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water. We monitor it because it is a good

indicator of water quality. High turbidity can hinder the eﬀectiveness of disinfectants.

TREATMENT

TECHNIQUE

RADIO-

LOGICAL

90th Percentile The value for which 90 percent of samples had a lower result

AL Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow

Constituent A chemical or parameter measured in the water supply

DBPs Disinfection By-Products: Substances that can form during a reaction of a disinfectant with naturally present organic matter in the water

Free Chlorine: chlorine available for disinfection

MCL Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. Primary MCLs are set as close to the PHG (or

MCLGs) as is economically and technologically feasible. Secondary MCLs are set to protect the odor, taste, and appearance of drinking water.

MCLG Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs

are set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

MRDL Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a

disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

MRDLG Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal: The level of drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

MRDLGs do not reﬂect the beneﬁts of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

NA Not applicable

ND Not detected

PDWS Primary Drinking Water Standard: MCLs, MRDLs and treatment techniques (TTs) for contaminants that aﬀect health, along with their monitoring

and reporting requirements

PHG Public Health Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. PHGs are set by the

California Environmental Protection Agency.

TOC Total Organic Carbon: a measurement of the potential of water to form DBPs

TT Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water

Key Terms and Abbreviations

5 6

(A) Range of all results observed in distribution system.

Chloride (mg/L)

Color (units)

Odor (TON)

Speciﬁc Conduct-

ance (µS/cm)

Sulfate (mg/L)

Total Dissolved

Solids (mg/L)

Turbidity (NTU)

Erosion or leaching

of natural deposits

Naturally occurring

organic materials

Naturally occurring

organic materials

Substances that form

ions when in water

Erosion or leaching of

natural deposits

Erosion or leaching of

natural deposits

Soil runoﬀ

Constituent (Unit)

Regulated for Drinking Water Aesthetics (Secondary MCL)

500

1600

500

1000

Highest

Amount

Allowed

MCL

2023

386

254

Year

Monitored

System

Average

ND 5.8 19 – 64

66.9

4.9

162

100

310 – 731

5.6 – 35

200 – 500

City of

Sacramento

Groundwater

Typical

Sources

Sacramento

River Water

Treatment

Plant

E.A. Fairbairn

Water Treatment

Plant (American

River)

PRIMARY WATER SUPPLY

Calcium (mg/L)

Chromium, Hexavalent (µg/L)

Hardness (mg/L)

Hardness (grains per gallon)

Magnesium (mg/L)

Sodium (mg/L)

Total Alkalinity (mg/L)

Manganese (µg/L)

Total HAA5 (µg/L)

Total HAA6Br (µg/L)

Total HAA9 (µg/L)

Lithium (µg/L)

Perﬂuorobutanoic acid (ng/L)

Perﬂuorobutanesulfonic acid (ng/L)

Perﬂuoroheptanoic acid (ng/L)

Perﬂuorohexanoic acid (ng/L)

Perﬂuorohexanesulfonic acid (ng/L)

Perﬂuorooctanoic acid (ng/L)

Perﬂuorooctanesulfonic acid (ng/L)

Perﬂuoropentanoic acid (ng/L)

2023

2018 - 2020

2023

4.4

135

7.9

123

2.3

24.1

3.4

8.5

1.5

1.1

1.4

0.8

ND – 22

ND – 7.4

ND – 6.2

ND – 4.4

ND – 5.7

ND – 19

ND – 17

ND – 36

ND – 6.4

3.6

4.9

6.6

18 – 56

ND – 7.6

84 – 284

4.9 – 17

9.7 – 37

16 – 43

94 – 230

ND – 17

Constituent (Unit)

Year Monitored

System

Average

Other Parameters of Interest to Customers / Constituents With No Established MCL

City of

Sacramento

Groundwater

Sacramento

River Water

Treatment Plant

E.A. Fairbairn Water

Treatment Plant

(American River)

UCMR4UCMR5

PRIMARY WATER SUPPLY

(A) Range of all results observed in distribution system.

(G) There was no MCL for hexavalent chromium in eﬀect during 2023; The previous MCL of 10 µg/L was withdrawn on September 11, 2017.

(H) The Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) requires a new list of no more than 30 unregulated contaminants to be monitored by public water systems

every ﬁve years in order to assist the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in regulatory decisions.

(I) The fourth UCMR required monitoring for Haloacetic Acid groups “HAA5”, “HAABr6” and “HAA9”, in addition to regulated Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) presented in Table 1.

For more information visit www.epa.gov/sites/default/ﬁles/2017-03/documents/ucmr4-fact-sheet-general.pdf

4.2 – 35

1.0 – 7.8

5.0 – 38

ND – 5

ND – 1.5

ND – 4.3

LEAD

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious

health problems, especially for pregnant women and

young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from

materials and components associated with customer

service lines and home plumbing. The City of

Sacramento is responsible for providing high quality

drinking water but cannot control the variety of

materials used in customer plumbing components.

When your water has been sitting for several hours,

you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by

ﬂushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before

using water for drinking or cooking. If you are

concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to

have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking

water, testing methods, and steps you can take to

minimize exposure is available from the EPA Safe

Drinking Water Hotline 1-800-426-4791 or at

www.epa.gov/lead

LEAD IN SCHOOLS

The City of Sacramento from 2017 to 2019 provided

lead testing to all public schools pre-kindergarten to

12th grade that receive City of Sacramento water, as

well as private schools that opted to participate. More

than 600 samples were tested from 132 schools, and

results were non-detect (less than 5 micrograms per

liter) in 97 percent of the samples. All results are

publicly available on the State Water Board’s website:

www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/dri

nkingwater/leadsamplinginschools.html

CYANOTOXINS

Microcystins and cylindrospermopsin are algal toxins

produced by naturally occurring cyanobacteria in

surface water sources (such as the American and

Sacramento rivers). These compounds are subject to a

U.S. EPA Health Advisory and due to their potential

presence in our source waters, the City of Sacramento

voluntarily monitors for these compounds during

certain seasons, typically summer through late fall.

There were no detections of microcystins or

cylindrospermopsin during routine monitoring

in 2023. For more information, visit:

www.epa.gov/habs/epa-drinking-water-health-advi

sories-cyanotoxins

EARTHY OR MUSTY TASTE

AND ODOR

Some customers may notice an “earthy” taste in City

drinking water, most often in late summer. This is

due to the presence of geosmin and

2-methylisoborneol, which are odor compounds that

are not removed through conventional water

treatment. Although these compounds do not aﬀect

the safety of the City’s drinking water, some

customers ﬁnd the taste and odor to be unpleasant.

Chilling the water can help improve the taste.

REVISED TOTAL COLIFORM

RULE COMPLIANCE

STATUS

The Revised Total Coliform Rule protects public

health by ensuring the integrity of the drinking water

distribution system and monitoring for the presence

of microbials, speciﬁcally total coliform and E. coli

bacteria. Water systems that exceed a speciﬁed

frequency of total coliform occurrences are required

to conduct an assessment to determine if any

sanitary defects exist. Additionally, water systems

that exceed the E. coli maximum contaminant level

are required to issue public notiﬁcation within 24

hours. On June 21, 2023, one routine sample tested

positive for E. coli but repeat samples tested

negative for total coliforms (and E. coli),

demonstrating that the E. coli maximum

contaminant level was not exceeded. The City of

Sacramento was in compliance with the rule

throughout 2023.

What You

Should Know

About...

PER- AND

POLYFLUOROALKYL

SUBSTANCES (PFAS)

According to the California State Water Resources

Control Board Division of Drinking Water, exposure to

per- and polyﬂuoroalkyl substances (which are known as

PFAS) through drinking water has become an increasing

concern due to the tendency of PFAS to accumulate in

groundwater. PFAS are a large group of human-made

chemicals that have been used in waterproof,

stain-resistant, or non-stick consumer products. In

addition, they have been used in ﬁreﬁghting foam and

various industrial processes.

As part of our mission to provide City customers with

drinking water of the highest quality, the City of

Sacramento is committed to continued monitoring,

public notiﬁcation, and eﬀective management of this

emerging water quality issue. For more detailed

information, visit: www.cityofsacramento.gov/utilities/

water-quality/frequently-asked-questions/pfas

LEAD

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious

health problems, especially for pregnant women and

young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from

materials and components associated with customer

service lines and home plumbing. The City of

Sacramento is responsible for providing high quality

drinking water but cannot control the variety of

materials used in customer plumbing components.

When your water has been sitting for several hours,

you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by

ﬂushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before

using water for drinking or cooking. If you are

concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to

have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking

water, testing methods, and steps you can take to

minimize exposure is available from the EPA Safe

Drinking Water Hotline 1-800-426-4791 or at

www.epa.gov/lead

LEAD IN SCHOOLS

The City of Sacramento from 2017 to 2019 provided

lead testing to all public schools pre-kindergarten to

12th grade that receive City of Sacramento water, as

well as private schools that opted to participate. More

than 600 samples were tested from 132 schools, and

results were non-detect (less than 5 micrograms per

liter) in 97 percent of the samples. All results are

publicly available on the State Water Board’s website:

www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/dri

nkingwater/leadsamplinginschools.html

CYANOTOXINS

Microcystins and cylindrospermopsin are algal toxins

produced by naturally occurring cyanobacteria in

surface water sources (such as the American and

Sacramento rivers). These compounds are subject to a

U.S. EPA Health Advisory and due to their potential

presence in our source waters, the City of Sacramento

voluntarily monitors for these compounds during

certain seasons, typically summer through late fall.

There were no detections of microcystins or

cylindrospermopsin during routine monitoring

in 2023. For more information, visit:

www.epa.gov/habs/epa-drinking-water-health-advi

sories-cyanotoxins

EARTHY OR MUSTY TASTE

AND ODOR

Some customers may notice an “earthy” taste in City

drinking water, most often in late summer. This is

due to the presence of geosmin and

2-methylisoborneol, which are odor compounds that

are not removed through conventional water

treatment. Although these compounds do not aﬀect

the safety of the City’s drinking water, some

customers ﬁnd the taste and odor to be unpleasant.

Chilling the water can help improve the taste.

REVISED TOTAL COLIFORM

RULE COMPLIANCE

STATUS

The Revised Total Coliform Rule protects public

health by ensuring the integrity of the drinking water

distribution system and monitoring for the presence

of microbials, speciﬁcally total coliform and E. coli

bacteria. Water systems that exceed a speciﬁed

frequency of total coliform occurrences are required

to conduct an assessment to determine if any

sanitary defects exist. Additionally, water systems

that exceed the E. coli maximum contaminant level

are required to issue public notiﬁcation within 24

hours. On June 21, 2023, one routine sample tested

positive for E. coli but repeat samples tested

negative for total coliforms (and E. coli),

demonstrating that the E. coli maximum

contaminant level was not exceeded. The City of

Sacramento was in compliance with the rule

throughout 2023.

PER- AND

POLYFLUOROALKYL

SUBSTANCES (PFAS)

According to the California State Water Resources

Control Board Division of Drinking Water, exposure to

per- and polyﬂuoroalkyl substances (which are known as

PFAS) through drinking water has become an increasing

concern due to the tendency of PFAS to accumulate in

groundwater. PFAS are a large group of human-made

chemicals that have been used in waterproof,

stain-resistant, or non-stick consumer products. In

addition, they have been used in ﬁreﬁghting foam and

various industrial processes.

As part of our mission to provide City customers with

drinking water of the highest quality, the City of

Sacramento is committed to continued monitoring,

public notiﬁcation, and eﬀective management of this

emerging water quality issue. For more detailed

information, visit: www.cityofsacramento.gov/utilities/

water-quality/frequently-asked-questions/pfas

TO REPORT A CONCERN

City of Sacramento, Department of Utilities

311 or 916-264-5011

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

www.cityofsacramento.gov/utilities

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS

REPORT, CONTACT:

Rory Hartkemeyer, Program Specialist,

Water Quality Lab

City of Sacramento, Department of Utilities

916-808-3738

rHartkemeyer@cityofsacramento.org

U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline

1-800-426-4791

www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY

FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The Sacramento City Council generally holds public

meetings on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. and/or 5 p.m. in the

City Council Chambers at 915 I Street, Sacramento,

CA 95814. You can access City Council agendas at

www.cityofsacramento.gov/mayor-council

POTABILITY STATEMENT

The City of Sacramento water supply meets all

potability requirements as set forth by the

U.S. EPA and the California Safe Drinking Water Act,

Title 22. This certiﬁcation applies to City of

Sacramento water that is provided up to the

property line, backﬂow preventer, or water meter

(whichever comes ﬁrst) of water customers within

the City of Sacramento service area.

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su agua para beber. Favor de comunicarse City of

Sacramento a 311 para asistirlo en español.

City of Sacramento 1391 35th Avenue, Sacramento

CA 95822 / 311

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Avenue, Sacramento CA 95822 / 311

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UP-TO-DATE WATER QUALITY

INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT

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LEAD

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious

health problems, especially for pregnant women and

young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from

materials and components associated with customer

service lines and home plumbing. The City of

Sacramento is responsible for providing high quality

drinking water but cannot control the variety of

materials used in customer plumbing components.

When your water has been sitting for several hours,

you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by

ﬂushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before

using water for drinking or cooking. If you are

concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to

have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking

water, testing methods, and steps you can take to

minimize exposure is available from the EPA Safe

Drinking Water Hotline 1-800-426-4791 or at

www.epa.gov/lead

LEAD IN SCHOOLS

The City of Sacramento from 2017 to 2019 provided

lead testing to all public schools pre-kindergarten to

12th grade that receive City of Sacramento water, as

well as private schools that opted to participate. More

than 600 samples were tested from 132 schools, and

results were non-detect (less than 5 micrograms per

liter) in 97 percent of the samples. All results are

publicly available on the State Water Board’s website:

www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/dri

nkingwater/leadsamplinginschools.html

CYANOTOXINS

Microcystins and cylindrospermopsin are algal toxins

produced by naturally occurring cyanobacteria in

surface water sources (such as the American and

Sacramento rivers). These compounds are subject to a

U.S. EPA Health Advisory and due to their potential

presence in our source waters, the City of Sacramento

voluntarily monitors for these compounds during

certain seasons, typically summer through late fall.

There were no detections of microcystins or

cylindrospermopsin during routine monitoring

in 2023. For more information, visit:

www.epa.gov/habs/epa-drinking-water-health-advi

sories-cyanotoxins

EARTHY OR MUSTY TASTE

AND ODOR

Some customers may notice an “earthy” taste in City

drinking water, most often in late summer. This is

due to the presence of geosmin and

2-methylisoborneol, which are odor compounds that

are not removed through conventional water

treatment. Although these compounds do not aﬀect

the safety of the City’s drinking water, some

customers ﬁnd the taste and odor to be unpleasant.

Chilling the water can help improve the taste.

REVISED TOTAL COLIFORM

RULE COMPLIANCE

STATUS

The Revised Total Coliform Rule protects public

health by ensuring the integrity of the drinking water

distribution system and monitoring for the presence

of microbials, speciﬁcally total coliform and E. coli

bacteria. Water systems that exceed a speciﬁed

frequency of total coliform occurrences are required

to conduct an assessment to determine if any

sanitary defects exist. Additionally, water systems

that exceed the E. coli maximum contaminant level

are required to issue public notiﬁcation within 24

hours. On June 21, 2023, one routine sample tested

positive for E. coli but repeat samples tested

negative for total coliforms (and E. coli),

demonstrating that the E. coli maximum

contaminant level was not exceeded. The City of

Sacramento was in compliance with the rule

throughout 2023.

PER- AND

POLYFLUOROALKYL

SUBSTANCES (PFAS)

According to the California State Water Resources

Control Board Division of Drinking Water, exposure to

per- and polyﬂuoroalkyl substances (which are known as

PFAS) through drinking water has become an increasing

concern due to the tendency of PFAS to accumulate in

groundwater. PFAS are a large group of human-made

chemicals that have been used in waterproof,

stain-resistant, or non-stick consumer products. In

addition, they have been used in ﬁreﬁghting foam and

various industrial processes.

As part of our mission to provide City customers with

drinking water of the highest quality, the City of

Sacramento is committed to continued monitoring,

public notiﬁcation, and eﬀective management of this

emerging water quality issue. For more detailed

information, visit: www.cityofsacramento.gov/utilities/

water-quality/frequently-asked-questions/pfas