Tap water quality in Newark, California? Is it safe to drink?

The tap water quality in Newark, California, is a topic of great interest for its residents, primarily due to the diverse sources and varying factors affecting its quality. The local water utility responsible for providing water services in Newark is Alameda County Water District (ACWD), which works diligently to ensure the water meets all safety and quality standards.

Key Points about Newark's Water Quality:

Source: Newark's water comes from a combination of surface water, groundwater, and imported sources. The primary sources include the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, the State Water Project, and local groundwater sources managed by ACWD.
Testing and Standards: ACWD conducts regular and stringent testing of the water supply to ensure it meets all federal and state standards, including those set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California State Water Resources Control Board. These tests cover a wide range of potential contaminants and are crucial to maintaining the public's trust in the water supply.
Water Hardness: Newark's water is considered moderately hard, which is a characteristic of water that contains high mineral content, predominantly calcium and magnesium. This can lead to mineral deposits in pipes and on fixtures, and some residents may notice spots on dishes or dry skin after showers.
Common Concerns: Some common issues related to water quality in Newark include the taste and odor resulting from the chlorination process used to disinfect the water. Additionally, aging infrastructure can sometimes lead to localized taste and odor issues. These concerns, while not posing health risks, may be bothersome to some individuals.

Residents in Newark are encouraged to consider using water purifiers and water softeners to enhance their water quality. While the water provided by ACWD is safe and adheres to quality standards, personal preferences for taste, odor, and water softness can be catered to with home-based solutions. These additions can improve the overall experience and ensure peace of mind regarding the water you and your family consume daily.

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Types of filters	GAC & Carbon	Micro filter	Ultra filter	Nano filter	Reverse Osmosis filter
Particle size filtered	> 10 Microns	10 to 0.1 Microns	0.1 to 0.01 Microns	0.01 to 0.001 Microns	< 0.0001 Microns

Common Suspended Compounds
Sediments
Pollen
Giardia Cysts
Bacteria, Algae
Yeast Cells
Asbestos fibers
Blue Indigo Dye
Cryptosporidium
MicroPlastics	Some
PFAs -polyfluoroalkyl substances	Some
Arsenic, Lead, Cadmium, Mercury
Haloacetic acids (HAA5/HAA9)
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Viruses			Some
Colloidal Silica			Some

Common Dissolved solids
1,1-Dichloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)
Trichloroethylene
Pesticides and Herbicides	Some	Some
Synthetic Dyes
Bromide	Some	Some	Some	Some
Bromochloromethane	Some	Some	Some	Some
Hardness				Some
Aqueous Salts				Some
Endocrine disruptors				Some
Nitrate & nitrite				Some
1,4-Dioxane				Some
Aluminum				Some
Barium				Some
Chromium (total)				Some
Fluoride				Some
Manganese				Some
Molybdenum				Some
Selenium				Some
Strontium				Some
Trichlorofluoromethane				Some
Uranium, combined (pCi/L)				Some

What do we do? How do we help?

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Know the incoming and filtered water quality in real time.
Know the volume of water filtered by day, week, month and total.
Know in advance when to change filter cartridges. Too often we tend to realize that they need changing after the water purifier has stopped working or worse, when the water smells bad.
Change filters only when needed. Sometimes filters perform longer than their standard life due to better incoming water or lower usage. Reduce waste and save money.
Quality data collected is aggregated to show real time water quality data to all the community.

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Learn About Water Quality

* A definition specific to a few codes is that “Safe drinking water” means water that meets all primary and secondary drinking water standards. Drinking water standards are set based on potential health impacts and also take into account the cost to meet the drinking water standard. Also, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines drinking water as safe when humans can drink it with low risk of immediate or long-term harm to your health. Although there may be health risks associated with certain contaminants found in drinking water not all contaminants are necessarily harmful.

** Based on the data collected from the TDSBots installed in Los Angeles, California

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