A85/100
BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 160,144 people · California
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA1510031
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2010.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF
Is BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF water safe to drink?
BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF detected?
76 contaminants were tested in BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2010. Violation types include MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF serve?
BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF serves approximately 160,144 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Bakersfield.
What type of water does BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF provide?
BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is CA1510031.
How does BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF compare to other utilities in California?
BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF scores 85/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our California state page for a full comparison of water systems.