What was found in ZIP 93308
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1000000 µg/L 10000% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 15594 µg/L 156% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 980 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 220 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 170 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 170 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 143 µg/L 179% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 103 µg/L 172% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 83.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 63.12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 57.42 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 55.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 50 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 48.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 41.758 µg/L 278% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 41.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 38.376 µg/L 384% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 25.33 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 22 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 18.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Chromium | 18 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 14 µg/L 280% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 11 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 11 µg/L 550% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 2 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 5.81 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 5.15 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 3.52 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 2.1 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 1.61 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | 1.4 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | 0.9600 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.7900 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 0.2600 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.2000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.1620 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.0780 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Ethylene Dibromide | 0.0600 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.0500 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.0260 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0140 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0091 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0073 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0066 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFNA | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0032 mg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | LCR |
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.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 93308
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CWS - BAKERSFIELD | CA | 267,881 |
| BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF | CA | 160,144 |
| OILDALE MWC | CA | 44,899 |
| CWS - NORTH GARDEN | CA | 22,762 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 93308 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 93308 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 49 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 93308. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 93308?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 93308. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 93308's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Barium, Copper, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.