F0/100
KERN VALLEY STATE PRISON — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,000 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
CA1510802
Violations
25
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2017.
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 KERN VALLEY STATE PRISON
Is KERN VALLEY STATE PRISON water safe to drink?
KERN VALLEY STATE PRISON water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 25 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has KERN VALLEY STATE PRISON detected?
31 contaminants were tested in KERN VALLEY STATE PRISON's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does KERN VALLEY STATE PRISON have any EPA violations?
Yes, KERN VALLEY STATE PRISON has 25 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include MR, MCL. 21 are health-based violations.
How many people does KERN VALLEY STATE PRISON serve?
KERN VALLEY STATE PRISON serves approximately 5,000 people, California.
What type of water does KERN VALLEY STATE PRISON provide?
KERN VALLEY STATE PRISON sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA1510802.
How does KERN VALLEY STATE PRISON compare to other utilities in California?
KERN VALLEY STATE PRISON scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our California state page for a full comparison of water systems.