B78/100
CWS - BAKERSFIELD — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 267,881 people · California
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA1510003
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 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 CWS - BAKERSFIELD
Is CWS - BAKERSFIELD water safe to drink?
CWS - BAKERSFIELD water receives a grade of B (78/100), which is considered good. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CWS - BAKERSFIELD detected?
76 contaminants were tested in CWS - BAKERSFIELD's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CWS - BAKERSFIELD have any EPA violations?
Yes, CWS - BAKERSFIELD has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2010. Violation types include MR, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does CWS - BAKERSFIELD serve?
CWS - BAKERSFIELD serves approximately 267,881 people, California.
What type of water does CWS - BAKERSFIELD provide?
CWS - BAKERSFIELD sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is CA1510003.
How does CWS - BAKERSFIELD compare to other utilities in California?
CWS - BAKERSFIELD scores 78/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our California state page for a full comparison of water systems.