A98/100
WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 20,500 people · California
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
CA1510022
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2011.
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 WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT
Is WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of A (98/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT detected?
66 contaminants were tested in WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2011. Violation types include MR.
How many people does WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT serve?
WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 20,500 people, California.
What type of water does WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT provide?
WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA1510022.
How does WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in California?
WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT scores 98/100 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.