Water Characteristics

Water Quality Parameters

Tests are conducted directly from the well and after treatment prior to entering the distribution system. These are naturally occurring minerals that occur in groundwater. Water characteristics are analyzed to assist in the water treatment process.

Compound
Units
Result
SMCL
Iron


Milligrams per Liter (mg/l)


Not Detected


0.3


Manganese


mg/l


0.015


0.05


Alkalinity


mg/l as CaCO3


103


None


Calcium


mg/l


19.6


None


Magnesium


mg/l


5.49


None


Hardness


mg/l as CaCO3


71.5


None


Potassium


mg/l


2.21


None


Turbidity


mg/l


Less than 0.25


None


Aluminum


mg/l


Not Detected


0.2


Chloride


mg/l


71.8


250


Color


CU


0


15


Copper


mg/l


Not Detected


1


Sulfate


mg/l


Less than 10.0


250


pH


NA


8.9


6.5 – 8.5


Silver


mg/l


ND


0.10


Zinc


mg/l


ND


5