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Can You Drink Tap Water in Bakersfield?
Yes, Bakersfield's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Bakersfield has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page, the city's water provider website, or Bakersfield's local Twitter account.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Bakersfield's water utility, Cws - Bakersfield, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. This assessment is based on the Cws - Bakersfield water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.
While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.
The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.
Water Quality Report for Bakersfield Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Bakersfield tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.
Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.
EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.
There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.
We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Bakersfield's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Bakersfield Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Cws - Bakersfield for Bakersfield in California. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
Is there Lead in Bakersfield Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Bakersfield water system, Cws - Bakersfield, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0 mg/L of lead in Bakersfield water. This is 0% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Bakersfield contained more lead.
While Bakersfield water testing may have found 0.0 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.
No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.
Are there PFAS in Bakersfield Tap Water?
Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be no military bases near Bakersfield with suspected leaks.
With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Bakersfield has been evaluated for yet.
Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.
What do these Violations Mean?
Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.
Health Based Violations
- Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
- Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
- Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.
Non-Health Based Violations
- Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
- Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
- Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.
SDWA Table Key
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| Compliance Period | Dates of the compliance period. |
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Current status of the violation.
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| Health-Based? | Whether the violation is health based. |
| Category Code |
The category of violation that is reported.
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| Code | A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table. |
| Contaminant Code | A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation. |
| Rule Code |
Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
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| Rule Group Code |
Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
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| Rule Family Code |
Code for rule family.
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
Bakersfield Water - Frequently Asked Questions
| By Phone: | 408-367-8314 |
| By Email: | sjames@calwater.com |
| By Mail: | 1720 North First Street SAN JOSE, CA, 95112 |
Existing customers can login to their Cws - Bakersfield account to pay their Bakersfield water bill by clicking here.
If you want to pay your Cws - Bakersfield bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your Bakersfield water bill.
If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Bakersfield water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.
Moving to a new house or apartment in Bakersfield means you will often need to put the water in your name with Cws - Bakersfield. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.
Leaving your house or apartment in Bakersfield means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Cws - Bakersfield. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.
The estimated price of bottled water
$2.47 in USD (1.5-liter)
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility
- Water Pollution
- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility
- Water Quality
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Bakersfield, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
Related FAQS
Bakersfield Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Bakersfield's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
2020
Water Quality Report
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Since 1926, California Water Service (Cal Water) has been committed to providing safe, reliable,
In this system in 2020, we conducted 42,101 tests on 6,523 water samples for 267 constituents. We are pleased to confirm that we met every primary and
secondary federal and state water quality standard last year.
Our promise to provide quality, service, and value means more than just treatment and testing. It means having expert professionals available to assist with routine services in a safe and efficient manner. It means having personnel available to handle emergencies 24 hours per day. It means maintaining and upgrading the infrastructure needed to transport water through a network
of pumps, tanks, and pipes to your tap. It also means that, even with costs increasing across the country, we do everything we can to operate as efficiently as possible to keep your water affordable.
I encourage you to review this annual water quality report, also called your Consumer Confidence Report, as it details any constituents detected in your water supply in 2020 and shows how your water compares to federal and state standards. It also provides information on current water quality issues and steps we are taking to protect your health and safety.
If you have any questions, we are here to assist you. You can reach us by phone or email at our local Customer Center, or online at www.calwater.com. You can also get water service news on our web site, via our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages, and in your monthly bill. And, please be sure your contact information with Cal Water is up to date by visiting ccu.calwater.com, to ensure we can reach you with important emergency and other information.
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WATER RESOURCE SUSTAINABILITY
Cal Water helps our customers conserve water by offering programs and incentives to reduce indoor and outdoor water use, develop more efficient habits, and educate the next generation about the importance of managing water resources sustainably. We also continue to invest diligently in our infrastructure to reduce the amount of water lost to pipeline leaks and are updating our assessment of the impacts of climate change on water supply and demand. As we await more information on the
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THE WATER QUALITY LAB
Water professionals collect samples from throughout the water system for testing at our
is certified each year through the stringent Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP). Scientists, chemists, and microbiologists test the water for 326 constituents with equipment so sensitive it can detect levels as low as one part per trillion. In order to maintain the ELAP certification, all of our scientists must pass
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To ensure that the
Backflow can occur when certain pressure conditions exist either in our distribution system or within the customer’s plumbing, so our customers are our first line of defense. A minor home improvement
Many
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Garden hoses connected to a hose bib without a simple
hose-type vacuum breaker (available at a home improvement store) - Improperly installed toilet tank fill valves that do not have the required air gap between the valve or refill tube
- Landscape irrigation systems that do not have the proper backflow prevention assembly installed on the supply line
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The list of materials that could potentially contaminate the water system is vast. According to the EPA, a wide variety of substances have contaminated drinking water systems throughout the country as a result of poor
- Antifreeze from a heating system
- Lawn chemicals from a garden hose or sprinkler head
- Blue water from a toilet tank
- Carbonated water from a soda dispenser
Customers must ensure that all plumbing is in conformance with local plumbing codes. Additionally, state law requires certain types of facilities to install and maintain backflow prevention assemblies at the water meter. Cal Water’s
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Cal Water has submitted to the Division of Drinking Water (DDW) a Drinking Water Source Assessment and Protection Program (DWSAPP) report for each water source that is used in the water system. The DWSAPP report identifies possible sources of contamination to aid in prioritizing cleanup and pollution prevention efforts. All reports are available for viewing or copying at our Customer Center.
The water sources in your system are considered most vulnerable to:
• Wastewater |
• Parking lots |
• Stormwater |
• Transportation terminals and |
• Wastewater and drinking water |
corridors |
treatment plants |
• Airports |
• Water supply wells |
• Historic waste dumps/landfills |
• Surface water |
• Junk yards |
• Above- and underground storage |
• Dredging |
tanks |
• Agriculture |
• Known contaminant plumes |
• Farm machine repairs |
• Existing and historic gas stations |
• Farm chemical distribution |
• Car washes |
• Pesticide/fertilizer/petroleum |
• Automobile body/repair shops |
storage |
• Motor pools |
• Chemical/petroleum processing |
• Parks |
• Appliance repair |
• Golf courses |
• Furniture repair/manufacturing |
• Utility stations |
• Lumber industries |
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• Hardware stores |
• Hotels/motels |
• Photo processing |
• Construction/demolition sites |
• Electrical/electronic manufacturing |
• Large equipment storage yards |
• Machine shops |
• Dry cleaners |
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FLUORIDE
State law requires Cal Water to add fluoride to drinking water if public funding is available to pay for it, and it is a practice endorsed by the American Medical Association and the American Dental Association to prevent tooth decay. In this area, low levels of fluoride occur naturally, and Cal Water doesn’t add any to the water supply. Show the table in this report to your dentist to see if he or she recommends giving your children fluoride supplements.
More information about fluoridation, oral health, and related issues can be found on the DDW web site at www.waterboards.ca.gov/ drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/Fluoridation.html. For general information on water fluoridation, visit us online at www.calwater.com.
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WATER HARDNESS
Hardness is a measure of the magnesium, calcium, and carbonate minerals in the water. Water is considered soft if its hardness is less than 75 parts per million (ppm), moderately hard at 75 to 150 ppm, hard between 150 and 300 ppm, and very hard at 300 ppm or higher.
Hard water is generally not a health concern, but it can have an impact on how well soap lathers and is significant for some industrial and manufacturing processes. Hard water may also lead to mineral buildup in pipes or water heaters.
Some people with hard water opt to buy a water softener for aesthetic reasons; however, some water softeners add salt to the water, which can cause problems at wastewater treatment plants. Additionally, people on
For more information on water hardness, visit www.calwater.com/video/hardness.
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All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.
More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800)
The sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or human activity.
CONTAMINANTS THAT MAY BE PRESENT IN SOURCE WATER INCLUDE:
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, agricultural application, and septic systems.
Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA and DDW prescribe regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised people, such as those with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, those who have undergone organ transplants, and those with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders; some elderly people; and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice from their health care providers about drinking water. EPA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline.
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As the issue of lead in water continues to be top of mind for many Americans, Cal Water wants to assure you about the quality of your water. We are compliant with health and safety codes mandating use of
The water we deliver to your home meets lead standards. However, if present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing (for example, lead solder used to join copper plumbing, and brass and other
Cal Water is responsible for providing
If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested by a certified lab. More information about lead in drinking water can be found on the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
In your system, results from our lead monitoring program, conducted in accordance with the Lead and Copper Rule, were below the action level for the presence of lead.
Testing for Lead in Schools
The State of California required that all public schools built before 2010 test for lead in their drinking water by July 1,
2019. We are committed to supporting our school districts’ efforts to protect students and ensure that the drinking water at their school sites are below lead limits. We worked with all school districts in our service area that serve kindergarten through 12th grade to develop sampling plans, test samples, and conduct
For more information, please see our Testing for Lead in Schools web page. For specific information regarding local school data, see the state web portal.
Lead and Copper Rule
The lead and copper rule requires us to test water inside a representative number of homes that have plumbing most likely to contain lead and/or lead solder to determine the presence of lead and copper or any action level exceedance (AL). An action level is the concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded,
triggers corrective actions before it becomes a health concern. If action levels are exceeded, either at a customer’s home or
Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI)
Protecting our customers’ health and safety is our highest priority. As part of this commitment, we have been working to identify and replace any old customer water service lines and fittings that may contain lead. California Senate Bill (SB) 1398 required all water utilities in California to develop an inventory of all distribution service line materials, and submit a list of known service lines to the state by 2018. A list of unknown service lines that may contain lead, along with a plan for replacement, was due to the state by July 1, 2020. Known lines are replaced as soon as possible.
More information regarding LSLI and specific data for each water system can be found on the state web site.
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PFOS and PFOA are manmade compounds used prevalently in firefighting foams and to make carpets, clothing, fabrics for furniture, paper packaging for food, cookware, and other items resistant to water, grease, fire, or stains. They are also used in a number of industrial processes. They are part of a larger group of chemicals referred to as per- and
In early 2020, DDW announced lower response levels for PFOA and PFOS (10 ppt for PFOA, and 40 ppt for PFOS) from the previous level of 70 ppt combined. The notification levels (5.1 ppt for PFOA, and 6.5 ppt for PFOS) were not changed.
Knowing that these are constituents of emerging concern, Cal Water had identified and tested water sources in 2019 and earlier that would be more likely to have these compounds present. With the updated response levels, we have conducted additional testing for these constituents in all of our water systems.
Studies indicate that
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Although there is no Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) set for these substances, we have proactively monitored sources and will continue to do so. Even though it is not required by the state, we believe it is the right thing to do. When an MCL is established by DDW for these compounds, we will continue to ensure our water sources are in compliance with any set standard.
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MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT LEVEL (MCL)
The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. Primary MCLs protect public health and are set as close to the PHGs (or MCLGs) as are economically and technologically feasible. Secondary MCLs (SMCLs) relate to the odor, taste, and appearance of drinking water.
IN COMPLIANCE
Does not exceed any applicable MCL, SMCL, or action level, as determined by DDW. For some compounds, compliance is determined by averaging the results for one source over a
REGULATORY ACTION LEVEL (AL)
The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other required action by the water provider.
MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT LEVEL GOAL (MCLG)
The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs are set by the EPA.
MAXIMUM RESIDUAL DISINFECTANT LEVEL (MRDL)
The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
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MAXIMUM RESIDUAL DISINFECTANT LEVEL GOAL (MRDLG)
The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs are set by the EPA and do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
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NOTIFICATION LEVEL (NL) AND RESPONSE LEVEL (RL)
PRIMARY DRINKING WATER STANDARD (PDWS)
MCLs and MRDLs for contaminants that affect health, along with their monitoring, reporting, and water treatment requirements.
PUBLIC HEALTH GOAL (PHG)
The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. PHGs are set by the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment without regard to cost or available detection and treatment technologies.
TREATMENT TECHNIQUE (TT)
A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
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CAL WATER TESTS YOUR WATER FOR MORE THAN 140 REGULATED CONTAMINANTS AND DOZENS OF UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS. THIS TABLE LISTS ONLY THOSE CONTAMINANTS THAT WERE DETECTED.
In the table, water quality test results are divided into four major sections: “Primary Drinking Water Standards,” “Secondary Drinking Water Standards,”
or appearance. Some unregulated substances (hardness and sodium, for example) are included for your information. The State allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants
SUBSTANCE SOURCES
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Byproduct of drinking water disinfection |
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Drinking water disinfectant added for treatment |
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Naturally present in the environment |
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Erosion of natural deposits |
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Human and animal waste |
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Water additive that promotes strong teeth; discharge |
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Primary component of some fumigants |
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Internal corrosion of household plumbing systems |
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Discharge from industrial manufacturers |
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Substances that form ions when in water |
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Discharge from metal factories |
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Naturally occurring organic materials |
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Discharge from petroleum and chemical factories |
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Runoff/leaching from natural deposits |
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Soil runoff |
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Our testing equipment is so sensitive, it can detect mineral traces as small as 1 part per trillion.
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Average |
Range |
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Average |
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pCi/L |
15 |
(0) |
Yes |
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ND |
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1.9 |
1.9 |
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Uranium |
pCi/L |
20 |
0.43 (0) |
Yes |
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1.5 |
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n/a |
n/a |
ER |
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MCL |
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Compliance |
Range |
Average |
Range |
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Average |
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Arsenic3 |
ppb |
10 |
0.004 (0) |
Yes |
2.0 |
2.9 |
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2.9 |
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0.53 |
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Fluoride |
ppm |
2 |
1 (4.0) |
Yes |
ND |
0.26 |
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0.26 |
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0.15 |
ER, FL |
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Nitrate as N4 |
ppm |
10 |
10 (10) |
Yes |
1.4 |
ND |
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ND |
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0.30 |
ER, FR |
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1 This means one total
2 A part of the system’s water supply is purchased from the Kern County Water Agency (KCWA). The water provided by KCWA may be ND for some contaminants. For these instances, we put “n/a” as the data was not provided.
3 In one well in the Bakersfield system, arsenic exceeded the MCL in one sample; however, compliance with the arsenic MCL is based on a
4 The average nitrate level of our groundwater sources was 1.4 ppm, with a maximum level of 5.8 ppm. We are closely monitoring the nitrate levels. Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than six months of age. Such nitrate levels in drinking water can interfere with the capacity of the infant’s blood to carry oxygen, resulting in a serious illness; symptoms include shortness of breath and blueness of the skin. Nitrate levels above 10 ppm may also affect the ability of the blood to carry oxygen in other individuals, such as pregnant women and those with certain specific enzyme deficiencies. If you are caring for an infant or you are pregnant, you should seek advice from your health care provider.
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2018 |
ppm |
1.3 |
0.3 |
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2018 |
ppb |
15 |
0.2 |
Yes |
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Dibromochloropropane |
ppt |
200 |
1.7 (0) |
Yes |
ND |
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n/a |
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Compliance |
Range |
Average |
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Average |
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ppb |
5 |
0.5 (0) |
Yes |
ND |
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ND |
ND |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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Tetrachloroethylene (PCE) |
ppb |
5 |
0.06 (0) |
Yes |
ND |
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ND |
ND |
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n/a |
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n/a |
FD |
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Trichloroethylene (TCE) |
ppb |
5 |
1.7 (0) |
Yes |
ND |
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ND |
ND |
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n/a |
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MD |
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Haloacetic acids |
2020 |
ppb |
60 |
n/a |
Yes |
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2020 |
ppb |
80 |
n/a |
Yes |
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MRDL |
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2020 |
ppm |
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4 |
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Turbidity1 |
2019 |
NTU |
TT |
n/a |
Yes |
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0.042 |
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PHG |
In |
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Lowest Monthly |
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Tested |
Unit |
MCL |
(MCLG) |
Compliance |
Highest Level |
Percent Reduction |
Source |
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Total organic carbon1 |
2019 |
ppm |
TT |
n/a |
Yes |
1.7 |
36.4% |
VA |
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SMCL |
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Compliance |
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Average |
Range |
Average |
Range |
Average |
Source |
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Aluminum2 |
ppb |
200 |
600 |
Yes |
3.2 |
ND |
ND |
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Chloride |
ppm |
500 |
n/a |
Yes |
19 |
9.4 |
9.4 |
12 |
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Color |
UNITS |
15 |
n/a |
Yes |
1.5 |
1.5 |
n/a |
n/a |
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Specific conductance |
US |
1600 |
n/a |
Yes |
317 |
174 |
222 |
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Odor |
T.O.N. |
3 |
n/a |
Yes |
ND |
ND |
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Sulfate |
ppm |
500 |
n/a |
Yes |
32 |
15 |
15 |
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Total dissolved solids |
ppm |
1000 |
n/a |
Yes |
226 |
101 |
129 |
RL |
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Turbidity (groundwater)3 |
NTU |
5 |
n/a |
Yes |
0.15 |
ND |
0.05 |
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Zinc |
ppm |
5 |
n/a |
Yes |
ND |
0.30 |
0.30 |
n/a |
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1 TOC has no health effects; however, TOC provides a medium for the formation of disinfection byproducts. These byproducts include trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids. The treatment technique dictates that a removal ratio of 1 or higher must be achieved. Drinking water containing these byproducts in excess of the MCL may lead to adverse health effects such as liver, kidney, or nervous system problems, and may lead to an increased risk of cancer. Concerns regarding disinfection byproducts are based upon exposure over many years.
2 Aluminum was present at levels that exceed the SMCL of 200 ppb in one sample in the Bakersfield system, although the running annual average is 3.2 ppb. Compliance with the SMCL is based a running annual average. We are monitoring the levels to ensure we do not exceed the SMCL running annual average. The SMCL was set to protect you against unpleasant aesthetic effects, such as color, taste, odor, and the staining of plumbing fixtures and clothing when washed. Exceeding the SMCL does not pose a health risk.
3 In one sample in the Bakersfield system, turbidity exceeded the SMCL; however, compliance with the SMCL is based a running annual average. We are monitoring the levels to ensure we do not exceed the SMCL running annual average. The SMCL was set to protect you against unpleasant aesthetic effects, such as color, taste, odor, and the staining of plumbing fixtures and clothing when washed. Exceeding the SMCL does not pose a health risk.
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2020 Water Quality
(Continued)
State Regulated Contaminants with Notification Levels
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Surface Water |
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Tested |
Unit |
NL |
(MCLG) |
Compliance |
Range |
Average |
Range |
Average |
Range |
Average |
Source |
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Boron |
2018 |
ppm |
1 |
n/a |
Yes |
0.14 |
ND |
0.14 |
n/a |
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Chromium (hexavalent)1 |
ppb |
n/a |
0.02 |
n/a |
ND |
n/a |
n/a |
0.07 |
n/a |
UR |
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Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)2 |
2020 |
ppt |
5.1 |
n/a |
Yes |
ND |
ND |
ND |
n/a |
n/a |
UR |
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Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)2 |
2020 |
ppt |
6.5 |
n/a |
Yes |
ND |
ND |
ND |
n/a |
n/a |
UR |
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Vanadium |
ppb |
50 |
n/a |
Yes |
8.1 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
UR |
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1 The previous MCL of 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) for hexavalent chromium was withdrawn on September 11, 2017, and there is currently no MCL in effect.
2 PFAS include both perfluorooctanic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). There is no MCL or SMCL for PFOS/PFOA; however, there are established NLs and RLs. The NL for PFOA is 5.1 ppt and for PFOS is 6.5 ppt, with RLs of 10 ppt and 40 ppt, respectively. NLs are
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Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR)
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Surface Water |
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Tested |
Unit |
MCL |
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Compliance |
Range |
Average |
Range |
Average |
Range |
Average |
Source |
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Germanium |
ppb |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
ND |
ND |
ND |
n/a |
n/a |
UR |
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HAA5 (DBAA, DCAA, MBAA, MCAA, |
2019 |
ppb |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2.6 |
ND |
ND |
n/a |
n/a |
UR |
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HAA6Br (BCAA, BDCAA, DBAA, |
2019 |
ppb |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
4.3 |
ND |
n/a |
n/a |
UR |
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HAA9 (BCAA, BDCAA, CDBAA, |
2019 |
ppb |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
44 |
43 |
n/a |
n/a |
UR |
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DBAA, DCAA, MBAA, MCAA, TBAA, |
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Chlorodifluoromethane |
2016 |
ppb |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
ND |
ND |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
UR |
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Molybdenum |
2016 |
ppb |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
3.3 |
3.3 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
UR |
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In |
Groundwater |
Surface Water |
KCWA |
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Constituents |
Tested |
Unit |
MCL |
(MCLG) |
Compliance |
Range |
Average |
Range |
Average |
Range |
Average |
Source |
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Alkalinity (total) |
ppm |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
91 |
63 |
58 |
UR |
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Calcium |
ppm |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
34 |
17 |
17 |
17 |
UR |
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Hardness (total) |
ppm |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
100 |
56 |
56 |
53 |
UR |
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Potassium |
ppm |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
2.2 |
1.8 |
1.8 |
1.3 |
UR |
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Magnesium |
ppm |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
4.6 |
3.1 |
3.1 |
2.3 |
UR |
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Sodium |
ppm |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
25 |
20 |
20 |
21 |
UR |
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pH |
STD U |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
7.8 |
7.7 |
7.4 |
PH |
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Contaminants
California Water Service (CWS) - Bakersfield
EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the California State Water Resources Control Board, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
Utility details
- Serves: 246371
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Surface water
- Total: 41
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- 1%2C2%2C3-Trichloropropane
- Arsenic
- Bromodichloromethane
- Chloroform
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Dibromochloromethane
- Dichloroacetic acid
- Nitrate
- Nitrate and nitrite
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
- Trichloroacetic acid
- Uranium
Other Detected Contaminants
- 1%2C2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP)
- 1%2C2-Dichloropropane
- 1%2C4-Dioxane
- Aluminum
- Antimony
- Barium
- Beryllium
- Bromoform
- Cadmium
- Chlorate
- Chlorodifluoromethane
- Chromium (total)
- cis-1%2C2-Dichloroethylene
- Dibromoacetic acid
- Ethylbenzene
- Fluoride
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Manganese
- Mercury (inorganic)
- Molybdenum
- Monochloroacetic acid
- Selenium
- Strontium
- Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)
- Thallium
- Toluene
- Trichloroethylene
- Vanadium
- Xylenes (total)
Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.
Sources and Resources
Sources Cited
Additional Resources
Bakersfield Tap Water
You may be concerned about the water that comes from your Bakersfield tap. You may have read in the newspaper about the possible carcinogens that are found in drinking Bakersfield filtered water and you might think that it is not something that you want to put in your body. The truth is that there are many chemicals that are present in tap water all over the country so you are not alone. There are solutions, though, and one of them is a water filtration system. A water filtration system can remove the chemicals and other contaminants that are in your water without forcing you to do an expensive treatment of your own.
If you are concerned about the tap water that you drink then you should check with your local Department of Health. They will be able to tell you what types of chemicals are present and how much risk they pose to your health. They will also be able to tell you which types of water purification systems are effective. The more affordable ones will get the job done while the more costly ones will simply not work. No matter what state or county you live in you can find a water filter that will clean your water and remove the harmful chemicals that are in it.
It is a good idea to do a little bit of research before you purchase any type of tap water purification system. You can look online to see what is available and how each type of purifier works. Once you know what you are looking for you can start shopping. Bakersfield tap water filters are a popular choice among people who want to make the switch to cleaner water. As long as you filter your water regularly and use a water purifier that removes harmful substances then you will be safe.
Bakersfield Water
The Bakersfield tap water filter is one of the most innovative purification methods available. It has several advantages over other water filtering systems, in addition to removing dangerous contaminants. Among these is that the tap water is de-mineralized, thus eliminating mineral deposits and other heavy metals from your drinking supply. It also removes cysts, lead, THMs, VOCs, chlorine, lindane, alachlor, atrazine, benzene, TCE, and MTBE. Since all of these chemicals are known or suspected human carcinogens, this is a major step forward for public health.
When using a system that includes a submicron filtration unit, you will eliminate any cysts and other parasites. Since most people only drink from their tap, the parasite prevalence on the pipes in our homes and offices is significant, as are many other toxic metals. The Bakersfield system can easily combat all of them.
You should take advantage of the technology that has made this system possible, by installing a multi-stage sub-micron filter on your kitchen tap. Since all of the water that goes into your home or office already has this type of filter, you won’t need to purchase additional units. But even if you don’t have one installed, you should still consider a filter for your showerhead and washing machine. The only way to be sure is to make sure that you buy a system that protects your family from the pollutants that your drinking tap water contains.
Bakersfield Drinking Water
Bakersfield is a popular town in the San Joaquin Valley. The area offers a lot of different activities for people who enjoy a peaceful, outdoorsy lifestyle. There are over one hundred hiking trails, as well as camping accommodations and RV sites. The best way to get there, as is the case with many of the area’s major towns, is to take advantage of good old-fashioned riding in a horseback ride. You can also take a train ride that goes through some beautiful natural scenery.
When it comes to drinking tap water, Bakersfield is actually not much more than a drive away from Napa, but it is still worth a trip out of the area to check out the fresh mountain water. Bakersfield was home to an ancient Indian tribe called the Bakersfield Indians, and they used underground springs as their source of water. All of the water they drank came from the underground spring. The spring, which is still operating to this day, was said to be so pure that it was capable of sustaining both life and animals. Although there is no proof to back up those claims, you can certainly feel the quality of the water as you drink it.
If you are looking for a little country feeling in your travels, then you might want to visit Bakersfield. There are many different kinds of stores in the area. The best kind will be those that sell a wide range of goods, such as knick-knacks and souvenirs. There are also plenty of restaurants in the area that offer great food and fun.
Bakersfield Safe Water
Bakersfield Safe tap Water for those who are new to the area will be able to find a reliable source of water for their needs. There are many options available and many have excellent customer service. If one does not feel comfortable with the information on the internet, they can contact the business directly for more information. The business has certified contractors that will be able to show the proper procedures when it comes to removing chemicals from water. The business also has a large storage facility for all of the water that is used in the city. All of this water is filtered to make sure that the chemicals are removed.
There have been many negative stories in the news recently about the chemicals that are in the water. There was a massive amount of testing conducted by the AP as a result of the media reports and the AP found many highly corrosive chemicals in the tap water. Bakersfield has a reputation of cleaning up contaminated areas and removing all of the harmful chemicals from the water supply. It is very important to remove all of the chemicals from any water source to ensure that no harm can come to residents of an area. Bakersfield Safe Water can be a great option for those who want to know they are getting pure tap water and chemicals are not being added to it.
There are many people who have become aware of the dangers of having untreated water and the AP is still doing its research. Bakersfield is known for its high standards and adherence to safety. Bakersfield Safe Water is definitely one of the best places to go if someone wants pure clean tap water that is not contaminated with dangerous chemicals. Bakersfield is a great place for anyone to check out if they are concerned about the water in their area.
Bakersfield Water System
Bakersfield, CA is a small city in the far east of California, that is a part of the San Bernardino County area. The closest major city to Bakersfield is Los Angeles, which is approximately two hours to the north and is not far by car from Bakersfield. The average home price in this city is around $780 apiece, which puts it on par with other nearby towns like San Bernardino and San Diego. With a population of less than five hundred thousand people, Bakersfield has very little noise and traffic.
There are three public water treatment facilities in Bakersfield, including one small well that is treated by a private plant in addition to the main sewage plant. Most of the treatment occurs at the main sewage plant, but there is a pumping station as well, where wastewater is diverted to smaller plants for treatment. The pumping station is not connected to the sewer system, but it does have a septic tank.
There is also a small market town known as “The Village”, adjacent to Bakersfield. This village is populated by mostly retirees and there is a grocery store, movie theater, bowling alley, and K-Mart shopping center. Most restaurants are located on Main Street in the Bakersfield Village.
Bakersfield Water Assessment
A Bakersfield tap water assessment will inform you of where you stand with regards to water quality in your community. This is very important if you are looking for proper treatment for your drinking water, as well as a source for safe and clean tap water for cooking and other hygiene needs. There is a system in place that has determined the acceptable level of toxins and contaminants in drinking water so that they are regulated by health safeguards. This means that if your tap water comes from a contaminated source, that you can request your water tested to see what level of pollutants or toxins exist and get a recommendation for what to do with the water.
The Bakersfield system also tests for contaminants in wastewater. In this case, the testing is targeted at the treatment facility. However, this does not mean that it is safe to do your own testing at home. It is always best to get a professional analysis of what is going on with your water, rather than trying to figure out what you think may be happening without getting a professional opinion. In fact, many health problems could be related to improperly treated or contaminated water, so it is important to take action immediately.
While you are waiting for a water assessment to determine what exactly is in your local water, it would be good to keep yourself hydrated. You should try to consume as much water as possible, though that may not be possible if you live in an area where you have no access to freshwater. Try to stay as active as possible, and exercise on a regular basis if possible. If all else fails, you can always buy bottled water.
Bakersfield Water Treatment Plant
The Bakersfield water treatment plant is located in the small town of Bakersfield, in the state of California. The Bakersfield treatment plant is considered as one of the better treatment centers in the entire country. This facility is known to treat both industrial and residential drinking water. Treatment of this water is done to both remove chemical contaminants, such as herbicides and pesticides, but it is also used to purify tap water before it is distributed to various homes.
There are many different methods of water treatment that are used at this plant. The main filter, which uses reverse osmosis, removes large particles from the water as well as the sediments from the water. They also use ion exchange and a variety of other filters to ensure that the water produced is free from microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, and other forms of contaminants. Some of these filters also add chemicals like chlorine to ensure that the water is healthy, clean, and safe.
The water treatment facility also offers water therapy, which is a form of treatment that was designed to treat individuals with water-related ailments. These include such conditions as arthritis and gastrointestinal problems. Another of the treatments offered is for low levels of calcium and magnesium, which can be found in bottled water. One of the biggest contributions to the water treatment process at the Bakersfield water treatment facility is to offer filters to be placed on the individual’s faucet. These filters work in conjunction with the ion exchange and other processes to ensure that when the water hits the faucet, it is properly treated and hydrated to provide the best possible water experience for the customer.
California Water
Have you ever wondered why California water companies are allowed to dump thousands of gallons of untreated sewage in to our rivers and waterways? Have you ever pondered the fact that our drinking water is no better than what comes out of the kitchen sink in your home? How did our leaders get away with this blatant disregard for our precious groundwater? It’s not as if the legislature was completely unaware of the problems. In fact, there were many in their own party and officers who stood by idly while these agencies did all they could to foul up water supplies.
This all came to a head during the drought when the state’s water reservoirs were at an all-time low. The agencies simply could not deny what they were doing. They had already increased the amount of water that they were letting out of the Sacramento River. Now they wanted more from the El trunk River as well. No one is looking good for California water.
One cannot help but ask, where was all this political corruption when these agencies were supposed to be helping California? A couple of decades ago, Jerry Brown was elected President of California and he has done what his constituents sent him to do, which was to serve the people. However, the legislature was busy passing environmental laws that benefit big business at the expense of the average Joe. Now we are stuck with a problem that the California water companies have created.
Bakersfield Water Contaminants
Recently, Bakersfield water has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. A group of parents suing their local Bakersfield, CA water supplier for lead poisoning have won a landmark lawsuit. But, why was this case even necessary? The Bakersfield water contamination story has been around for decades. And, although the legal specifics vary from case to case, the basic story is this:
In the early 1970’s Bakersfield, CA water was contaminated with two different types of heavy metals including lead and mercury. Subsequent studies by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency found high levels of lead in local drinking water supplies. It was determined that at least 10% of the source water must have been polluted in some way. The problem was not limited to Bakersfield but rather spread throughout the country.
Lead poisoning has been shown to cause learning disabilities, behavioral problems, impaired growth, and an increased likelihood of poor mental health, just to name a few. Now, you may ask how this would be possible if the Bakersfield contamination was not an issue. Simple…if the water supply did not contain contaminated contaminants, none of this would have happened. So, while it may not be your best option for pure water, Bakersfield water is still better than nothing.
Drinking Water Standard
Drinking water quality standards refer to the standard quality parameters applied for drinking water worldwide. Despite the fact that each human on this earth needs fresh and clean drinking water to live and which water can contain various harmful constituents, there have been no universally accepted and agreed on international standards for drinking water thus far. However, the drinking water quality standards that are presently accepted internationally are generally based on scientific research findings as well as the results of extensive research involving a wide range of populations. These research findings indicate that different types of contaminants present in the drinking water around the world have widely varying effects on the health of each population.
Drinking water quality standards aim to provide protection to the consumer’s health by assuring them that the water they use every day is safe to drink. The most common of these standards is based on the assumption that the level of contamination in the water is below the safety levels stipulated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other government agencies who are responsible for regulating the safety of public health. WHO established a set of guidelines for this called the Basic Quality System, which aims to provide a basic level of protection to all individuals who use or consume water from any source. The next step up from this is the Recommended Daily Allowance (DDA), which specifies the maximum daily allowance of some of the contaminants in the water. This is followed by a further Recommended Maximum Contaminant (RMC), which is a safer limit than the BSS and sets a more stringent limitation for those contaminants that exceed the Allowance by one percent over the RDA.
The ultimate aim of these international quality specifications is to ensure that all people living in the world to obtain safe and healthy drinking water, and in so doing allow them to lead healthy lives free from illness and disease. It is also worth mentioning that most of these guidelines were developed by government organizations whose objective is to provide the best quality of water to the general public. The various water quality standards were implemented in different parts of the globe according to the water availability and environmental conditions. Drinking water is perhaps one of the most important aspects of healthy living, and the standards set by governments and other bodies serve as a benchmark to ensure that the quality of drinking water is good.