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Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about California American Water? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, California American Water received the best-possible grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to California American Water, water samples were taken in 2019. For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Sacramento has multiple water providers: City Of Sacramento utility, Sacramento Suburban Water District, SCWA (Sacramento County Water Agency) - Laguna, Vineyard, Country Creek Estates, and Grantlin, Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD), California American Water, Cal-Am - Antelope, California American Water - Fruitridge Vista, Sacramento County Water Agency - Arden Park Vista, Florin County Water District, and California American Water - Meadowbrook, view all. This page provides water quality information for California American Water.
WaterZen Rating
Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about California American Water? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, California American Water received the best-possible grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to California American Water, water samples were taken in 2019. For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Sacramento has multiple water providers: City Of Sacramento utility, Sacramento Suburban Water District, SCWA (Sacramento County Water Agency) - Laguna, Vineyard, Country Creek Estates, and Grantlin, Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD), California American Water, Cal-Am - Antelope, California American Water - Fruitridge Vista, Sacramento County Water Agency - Arden Park Vista, Florin County Water District, and California American Water - Meadowbrook, view all. This page provides water quality information for California American Water.
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Lead Levels in the Water
Lead contamination of drinking water most often occurs when service pipes corrode. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes, fixtures, and solder.
Lead
No amounts detected.
View details →Ranking of California Cities
How does California American Water quality compare to other cities in the state?
We compiled and analyzed the levels of contaminant in the water of cities throughout the state, averaged those two numbers for each city, and ranked them accordingly. The grade reflects how each city's overall water quality compares to other cities.
- ABakersfield Water
- ABellflower-Somerset Mutual Water Company
- AArcata Water
- ABeaumont Cherry Valley Water District
- AApple Valley Ranchos Water
- A-Arvin Community Services District
- A-Arcadia Water
- A-Atwater Water
Ranking of Similarly-Sized US Cities
How does California American Water quality compare to other cities with similar populations?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from water providers which serve similar populations to California American Water.
- ACity of Flint Water
- ABrunswick County Water System
- A-Santa Cruz Municipal Utilities (SCMU)
- A-Ventura County Waterworks
- A-WV American Water
- A-Rio Rancho Water
- B+Georgetown Water
- B+Broken Arrow Water
Ranking of Large US Cities
How does California American Water quality compare to large US cities?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from the largest water providers in the country (by population served).
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