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Bakersfield, California Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 74 water systems serving 138,840 people.

45
Poor
out of 100

Water Source

74
Water Systems
139K
People Served
Surface water, Ground water, Unknown
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
lithium20.6 No federal limit10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)
206%
Above guideline
PFHxA0.003 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFPeA0.003 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (32)

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

52

Oct 1, 2024

moderate

52

Oct 1, 2024

moderate

52

Oct 1, 2024

moderate

52

Oct 1, 2024

moderate

52

Oct 1, 2009

moderate

71

Jul 1, 2007

minor

51

Jan 2, 1996

moderate

51

Jan 2, 1996

moderate

51

Jan 2, 1996

moderate

51

Jul 1, 1993

moderate

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Resolved Violations (760)

01

Jul 1, 2025 — Sep 30, 2025

critical

3A

May 1, 2025 — May 31, 2025

minor

3A

Apr 1, 2025 — Apr 30, 2025

minor

01

Apr 1, 2025 — Jun 30, 2025

critical

02

Apr 1, 2025 — Jun 30, 2025

critical

+ 755 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bakersfield tap water safe to drink?

Bakersfield's water meets all EPA maximum contaminant levels. However, 3 contaminants were detected at various levels. Some residents may prefer additional filtration for peace of mind.

What contaminants are in Bakersfield tap water?

3 contaminants have been detected in Bakersfield's water supply across 74 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Bakersfield?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Bakersfield's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Bakersfield have any water quality violations?

Yes, Bakersfield currently has 58 active violations. See the violations section above for details.