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Updated 2026-10-15
Water system record · CA5010005

City of Modesto - Salida

City of Modesto - Salida serves 14,576 people from surface water. 31 results are on record. No measured result is above a legal limit.

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Purity ScoreHow the 100 is builtCA5010005 · 14,576 served
100/100 · ExcellentConfidence: moderate
above a reference
0
detected, within reference or no limit
1
not detected
30
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)100
  • Metals & lead100
  • Disinfection by-products—Not monitored
  • Track record (violations)100

Subject scores out of 100. 3 of 4 subjects measured; disinfection pending a source.

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Source
Surface Water
Serves 1 city area on record.
Population
14,576
as reported to EPA
Type
Community Water System
California
Cities
1
Modesto - Salida
Records
31 results
latest 2024
FindingsAll resultsComplianceWhat you can doRecordsFAQ
What stands out

No measured result is above a legal limit

No measured result is above a legal limit.

Coverage by group

31 results on record
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)
    29 not detected
  • Metals & lead
    1 not detected
  • Disinfection by-products
    Not monitored
  • Other
    1 detected
  • Above a limit or reference
  • Detected
  • Not detected
  • Not monitored
Every detected result

One detected result

  • Li
    LithiumEPA UCMR 5 · 2023
    10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)
    9.7µg/L
    Within reference
30 other contaminants tested, none detected
  • 11Cl-PF3OUdS
  • 4:2 FTS
  • 6:2 FTS
  • 8:2 FTS
  • 9Cl-PF3ONS
  • ADONA
  • HFPO-DA (GenX)
  • NEtFOSAA
  • NFDHA
  • NMeFOSAA
  • PFBA
  • PFBS
  • PFDA
  • PFDoA
  • PFEESA
  • PFHpA
  • PFHpS
  • PFHxA
  • PFHxS
  • PFMBA
  • PFMPA
  • PFNA
  • PFOA
  • PFOS
  • PFPeA
  • PFPeS
  • PFTA
  • PFTrDA
  • PFUnA
  • Lead (90th percentile)

Compliance and coverage

Lead service lines

4,365service lines inventoried

  • Lead0
  • Galvanized, to replace0
  • Material unknown0
  • Not lead4,365

From the utility's inventory reported to EPA (2026Q2). Look up your address with the utility.

Compliance

0health-based violations in the last 10 years

From EPA SDWIS. A clean violation history means no enforcement action was recorded; it does not cover contaminants without a limit.

Not in this recordDisinfection by-products weren't monitored in this dataset

No result is not a pass. Your utility's annual water quality report may list them, and a certified lab test covers your own tap.

A federal limit (an MCL or action level) is an enforceable legal cap; a health goal is often stricter. Meeting the limit is a compliance fact, not a health clearance, and PurityMap publishes no overall compliance verdict.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Who does CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA serve?

CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA (PWS ID CA5010005) is a public water system serving 14,576 people in Modesto - Salida, California.

Where does CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA get its water?

CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA is on record as drawing from surface water. The source shapes which contaminants matter most for this system.

What does CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA's monitoring record show?

PurityMap's record for CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA holds 31 findings: 1 detected within the reference and 30 not detected, from 31 evidence records. Every finding links to its source; a substance that was never monitored is shown as pending, not as a pass.

Is CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA's water safe to drink?

PurityMap does not issue a safety verdict. It publishes CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA's measured results against each contaminant's benchmark so you can read them in context. Safety depends on the specific finding, your plumbing, and how the water reaches your tap.

How current is this CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA data?

The latest published record for CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA is dated 2026-10-15. Utilities report on regulatory cycles, so results reflect the monitoring period rather than a live reading.

Does this assessment represent my home's tap water?

No. It is assessed at the water-system level from CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA's own monitoring. It does not cover the service line to your building or the plumbing inside it, which can add lead and other metals after the water leaves the system. A tap test is the way to know what reaches your glass.

What contaminants were detected in CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA?

Lithium was detected in this record. Each finding shows its measured value, its reference and its source on this page.

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Sources and dataAll 31 records and their sourcesEPA UCMR 5 · EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule)+
SubstanceResultReferenceSampledStatusEvidence
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)< 5 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-14Not detected—
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-14Not detected—
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)< 3 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)< 3 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)< 3 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)< 4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detectedView evidence
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-14Not detected—
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-14Not detected—
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2023-11-16 to 2024-08-27Not detected—
Lithium9.7 µg/L10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)2023-11-16 to 2024-05-16Below limitView evidence
Lead (90th percentile)Non-Detect (ND)15 µg/L federal action level2024–2026 monitoring period (still open)Not detectedView evidence
  • UCMR5 Analytical Results

    UCMR5 Analytical Results: CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA (CA5010005)

    US EPA

    Published
    2026-10-15
    Newest sample
    2024-08-27
    Findings here
    30

    View source ↗Source record

  • State SDWIS Compliance Record

    Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: CITY OF MODESTO - SALIDA (CA5010005)

    US EPA SDWIS

    Published
    2026-10-13
    Newest sample
    2026
    Findings here
    1

    View source ↗Source record

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