What was found in Kettleman City's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2237.4 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1600 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 130 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Benzene | 120 µg/L 2400% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 µg/L Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 73.3 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 67.6 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 50.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 23.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20.25 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 18.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 17 µg/L 170% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 14.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 9.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 6.78 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 5.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 3 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.165 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: KETTLEMAN CITY CSD · 1,242 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Kettleman City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| KETTLEMAN CITY CSD | 1,242 |
Frequently asked questions about Kettleman City tap water
Is Kettleman City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Kettleman City. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Kettleman City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Kettleman City, California to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kettleman City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kettleman City include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Benzene, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.