Arsenic, TCP, Sediment & Hard Water Treatment in Hughson, CA
Drinking water you can feel good about, without the bottled-water runs. Hughson’s city wells have been under state orders for arsenic since 2009 and for 1,2,3-TCP since 2018. Here’s what the latest report says.
What you’ll notice
- No more bottled water runsno cases to haul, no jugs to swap
- Skip the delivery billdelivered water can cost a family a few hundred dollars a year (HomeGuide)
- Less plastic in the houseskip plastic bottles and polycarbonate jugs
- Reduces lead, arsenic & TDSand helps reduce microplastics and BPA
- Better coffee, tea & icecrisp-tasting water at its own faucet
Arsenic and 1,2,3-TCP have no taste or smell, so in Hughson a test is the only way to know what’s in your glass.
Hughson gets all of its city water from groundwater wells, and the City’s own 2025 report is direct about the challenges. Arsenic averaged 12.3 ppb in 2025, above the 10 ppb limit, and three of the system’s five wells produced water above it. 1,2,3-TCP (trichloropropane, a contaminant linked to past farm fumigant use) averaged 17 parts per trillion against a 5 ppt limit, with four of five wells above it in 2025. The City sends quarterly public notices for both while it works on treatment.
We take that seriously without scare tactics. Arsenic and TCP have no taste or smell, so the only way to know what’s in your glass is to test. Hughson families also tell us about sediment: cloudy or discolored water, grit in faucet aerators and filters, and debris in fixtures. And the water is moderately hard, so scale still shows up.
What Hughson’s 2025 water report says
- Arsenic: average 12.3 ppb (range not detected to 27 ppb); limit 10 ppb. Under a compliance order since 2009; 3 of 5 wells above the limit. [City of Hughson 2025 Consumer Confidence Report]
- 1,2,3-TCP: average 0.017 µg/L (17 ppt), range not detected to 54 ppt; limit 5 ppt. Under a compliance order since 2018; 4 of 5 wells above the limit in 2025. [City of Hughson 2025 Consumer Confidence Report] [State Water Board: 1,2,3-TCP]
- Hardness: average 101 ppm (parts per million) (48.9–184 ppm) [City of Hughson 2025 Consumer Confidence Report]
- The City issues quarterly public notices for arsenic and TCP while treatment improvements continue. [City of Hughson 2025 Consumer Confidence Report]
These are system-wide averages and ranges from the public reports linked above. Your home’s water can differ by street and source, so we test at your tap before recommending anything.
Local water challenges in Hughson
- Arsenic above the state limit at most city wells
- 1,2,3-TCP above the state limit at most city wells
- Sediment: cloudy water, grit in aerators and filters
- Moderate hardness and chlorine taste
How we help Hughson homes
For drinking and cooking water, under-sink reverse osmosis reduces arsenic. According to the U.S. EPA, “RO is an effective arsenic removal technology proven through several bench- and pilot-scale studies.” [U.S. EPA: Small Systems Compliance Technology List for the Arsenic Rule] For TCP, the State Water Board says “Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) has been identified as the Best Available Technology (BAT) for 1,2,3-TCP removal,” [State Water Board notice: 1,2,3-TCP regulation (Dec 2017)] and the RO systems we install include activated carbon stages. We don’t claim any home unit is certified for TCP. We size it to your test and re-test after install. For the whole house, a sediment filter catches grit before it reaches fixtures, a whole house water filter handles chlorine taste, and a softener or salt-free conditioner handles scale.
What our customers say
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Hughson water FAQs
Is there arsenic in Hughson’s water?
Yes. The City of Hughson’s 2025 report shows arsenic averaging 12.3 ppb, above the 10 ppb limit, with 3 of 5 wells above it. The City is under a state compliance order and sends quarterly notices. Under-sink reverse osmosis is a common way to reduce arsenic in drinking water.
What about TCP in Hughson?
The 2025 report shows 1,2,3-TCP averaging 17 parts per trillion against a 5 ppt limit, with 4 of 5 wells above it. RO with carbon is the usual drinking-water layer. We test first and size it to your results.
Why is my Hughson water cloudy or gritty?
Sediment is one of the most common things Hughson homeowners mention. A whole house sediment filter (Big Blue cartridge or backwashing) catches it where water enters the house and protects any other equipment.
Does a softener remove arsenic?
No. Softeners and salt-free conditioners handle hardness. Arsenic needs RO or a dedicated arsenic filter, chosen from your test results.
How much does arsenic treatment cost in Hughson?
It depends on your home’s size and what your water test shows. We start with a free in-home water test in Hughson, then give you a written, no-pressure estimate for the RO, sediment filter or whole-home system your water calls for. Financing is available through Enhancify, including 0% for 21 months on approved credit (OAC). See terms (opens in a new tab) As an Enhancify.com Service Provider earn from qualifying purchases.
Popular services in Hughson
- Water softener
- Salt-free conditioner
- Whole house water filter
- Reverse osmosis
- Sediment filter
- Free water test
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