B68/100
KERMAN, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 17,256 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
CA1010018
Violations
10
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 380.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
vanadium | 65.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2014.
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 KERMAN, CITY OF
Is KERMAN, CITY OF water safe to drink?
KERMAN, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (68/100), which is considered good. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has KERMAN, CITY OF detected?
66 contaminants were tested in KERMAN, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate, vanadium. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does KERMAN, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, KERMAN, CITY OF has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MR, MCL. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does KERMAN, CITY OF serve?
KERMAN, CITY OF serves approximately 17,256 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Kerman.
What type of water does KERMAN, CITY OF provide?
KERMAN, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA1010018.
How does KERMAN, CITY OF compare to other utilities in California?
KERMAN, CITY OF scores 68/100 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.