Overview
Legal does not necessarily equal safe.
- Getting a passing grade from the federal government does not mean the water meets the latest health guidelines.
- Legal limits for contaminants in tap water have not been updated in almost 20 years.
- The best way to ensure clean tap water is to keep pollution out of source water in the first place.
AquaPura's analysis shows 10 contaminant(s) detected in California Water Service (CWS) - Visalia's water exceed recommended health guidelines, though they may be within legal limits set by the EPA.
Contaminants Detected
This Utility: 0.394 ppb
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
98x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.004 ppb
0.004 ppb
Bromodichloromethane
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.135 ppb
No Legal Limit
2.2x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.06 ppb
0.06 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)*
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.775 ppb
No Legal Limit
39x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.02 ppb
0.02 ppb
Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 36.2 ppb
Legal Limit: 60 ppb
362x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.1 ppb
0.1 ppb
This Utility: 3.07 ppm
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
22x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.14 ppb
0.14 ppb
This Utility: 2.49 ppm
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
18x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.14 ppb
0.14 ppb
This Utility: 0.121 ppt
Legal Limit: 10 ppb
121x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.001 ppb
0.001 ppb
This Utility: 0.789 ppt
Legal Limit: 4 ppb
2.6x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.3 ppb
0.3 ppb
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.338 ppt
Legal Limit: 4 ppb
3.8x
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.09 ppb
0.09 ppb
1,2,3-Trichloropropane*
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.000277 ppb
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.0007 ppb
0.0007 ppb
This Utility: 0.186 ppb
No Legal Limit
Chloroform
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.113 ppb
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.4 ppb
0.4 ppb
Dibromochloromethane
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.143 ppb
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.1 ppb
0.1 ppb
This Utility: 0.118 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
2000 ppt
2000 ppt
This Utility: 0.659 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
This Utility: 0.014 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
This Utility: 0.204 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
This Utility: 1.18 ppt
No Legal Limit
EWG's Health Guideline:
1000 ppt
1000 ppt
Radium, combined (-226 and -228)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.05 ppb
Legal Limit: 5 ppb
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.05 ppb
0.05 ppb
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Potential Effect: cancer
This Utility: 0.187 ppb
Legal Limit: 80 ppb
EWG's Health Guideline:
0.15 ppb
0.15 ppb
Find a Filter
See which water filtration technologies are effective at reducing the contaminants detected in this utility's water supply.
Carbon Filters
Filters 5 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+10 others)
Can reduce the levels of many common contaminants.
Pros
- Lower upfront cost
- Reduced maintenance
Cons
- Does not remove all contaminants
Reverse Osmosis
Filters 9 contaminants exceeding guidelines (+16 others)
Can reduce the levels of many common contaminants.
Pros
- Most effective
Cons
- Higher upfront cost
- Requires more maintenance
- Wastes water
Other Considerations
Ion Exchange
PROS: Softens hard water, Reduces some contaminants
CONS: Doesn't remove all contaminants
Whole-House Filters
PROS: Useful for reducing radiologicals and TCE
CONS: Expensive to install and maintain, Risk of bacterial contamination
Explore filter options for each contaminant. See which technologies are effective at reducing specific contaminants.
| Contaminant | Activated Carbon | Reverse Osmosis | Ion Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminants Above Health Guidelines | |||
| Arsenic | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bromodichloromethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chromium (hexavalent)* | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Nitrate | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nitrate and nitrite | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Other Contaminants Detected | |||
| 1,2,3-Trichloropropane* | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 1,4-Dioxane | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Aluminum | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Bromoform | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Chlorate* | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Chlorodifluoromethane | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Chloroform | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Dibromochloromethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Fluoride | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Manganese | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Molybdenum | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorobutanoic Acid (PFBA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Perfluoropentanoic Acid (PFPeA) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Radium, combined (-226 and -228) | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strontium* | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Vanadium* | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
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