F9/100
SHAFTER, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 21,915 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
CA1510019
Violations
20
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 1500.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
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 SHAFTER, CITY OF
Is SHAFTER, CITY OF water safe to drink?
SHAFTER, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (9/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 20 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has SHAFTER, CITY OF detected?
66 contaminants were tested in SHAFTER, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does SHAFTER, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, SHAFTER, CITY OF has 20 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include MCL, MR. 17 are health-based violations.
How many people does SHAFTER, CITY OF serve?
SHAFTER, CITY OF serves approximately 21,915 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Shafter.
What type of water does SHAFTER, CITY OF provide?
SHAFTER, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA1510019.
How does SHAFTER, CITY OF compare to other utilities in California?
SHAFTER, CITY OF scores 9/100 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.