Compliance record
Other contaminants detected
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Detection rate | Source | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromodichloromethane | 32.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 271/272 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| TTHM | 86 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 271/272 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Chloroform | 67.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 270/272 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 46.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 256/256 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 91.4 µg/L 152% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 256/256 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 51.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 242/256 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Nitrate | 2915.4 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 226/528 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 25.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 183/272 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Fluoride | 1600 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 174/259 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 128/256 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Bromoform | 9.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 115/272 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Arsenic | 11.4 µg/L 114% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 103/168 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 979000 µg/L 9790% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 75/198 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 50/256 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Chromium | 4.51 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 34/166 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 15.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 26/256 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Combined Uranium | 8.344 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 9/10 | SYR4 | 2012–2014 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 0.0130 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 5/145 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Lead | 18.3 µg/L 122% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/146 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Copper | 53.9 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/259 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Toluene | 1.2 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 2/160 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Barium | 129 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/150 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0190 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 0.0500 µg/L | 1/145 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Glyphosate | 32 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/44 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Heptachlor | 0.0100 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 0.4000 µg/L | 1/117 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
56 contaminants tested, none detected
1,1,1-Trichloroethane1,1,2-Trichloroethane1,1-Dichloroethylene1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene1,2-Dichloroethane1,2-Dichloropropane2,3,7,8-TCDD2,4,5-TP2,4-DAntimony, TotalAsbestosAtrazineBhc-GammaBenzeneBenzo(A)PyreneBeryllium, TotalChlorobenzeneCyanideCadmiumCarbofuranCarbon TetrachlorideChlordaneChloriteDichloromethaneDalaponDi(2-ethylhexyl) AdipateDi(2-ethylhexyl) PhthalateDinosebDiquatEndothallEndrinEthylbenzeneHexachlorobenzeneHeptachlor EpoxideHexachlorocyclopentadieneLassoMercuryMethoxychlorNitriteOxamylPentachlorophenolPicloramSeleniumSimazineStyreneTetrachloroethyleneThallium, TotalTotal Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)ToxapheneTrichloroethyleneVinyl ChlorideXylenes, Totalcis-1,2-DichloroethyleneO-DichlorobenzeneP-Dichlorobenzenetrans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
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Frequently asked questions about Kern County Water Agency
Is Kern County Water Agency tap water safe to drink?
EPA monitoring detected 25 contaminants in Kern County Water Agency's water. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for its official compliance status.
What contaminants were detected in Kern County Water Agency's water?
EPA monitoring detected Bromodichloromethane, TTHM, Chloroform, Dichloroacetic Acid, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others. The full list with the level and data source for each is above.
How many people does Kern County Water Agency serve?
Kern County Water Agency reports serving 0 people in California, per its EPA record.
Has Kern County Water Agency had any water quality violations?
The EPA has no formal drinking-water violations on file for Kern County Water Agency.
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.