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Bakersfield, CA

B46/100

Contamination score

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⚠️46 health-based violations on record.
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Water sources
63
Violations
0
Pollution sources
0
Self-reported
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Lawsuits

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Public water systems

OILDALE MWC

PWSID:
CA1510015
Source:
Surface water
Serves:
44,899 people

VAUGHN WC INC

PWSID:
CA1510029
Source:
Ground water
Serves:
37,189 people

CWS - BAKERSFIELD

PWSID:
CA1510003
Source:
Surface water
Serves:
267,881 people

EAST NILES CSD

PWSID:
CA1510006
Source:
Surface water
Serves:
32,517 people

Bakersfield, City Of

PWSID:
CA1510031
Source:
Surface water
Serves:
160,144 people

GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

PWSID:
CA1510024
Source:
Ground water
Serves:
11,590 people

EPA & DEP violations

OILDALE MWC

PWSID CA151001510 violations

  • Monitoring violation — OILDALE MWC

    low severityOpen

    EPA SDWIS violation 9912007 (code 52) at OILDALE MWC (PWSID CA1510015).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began Oct 1, 2024 · 1 year ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — OILDALE MWC

    high severityHealth-basedOpen

    EPA SDWIS violation 9912012 (code 02) at OILDALE MWC (PWSID CA1510015).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Apr 1, 2024 · 2 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — OILDALE MWC

    high severityHealth-basedOpen

    EPA SDWIS violation 9912010 (code 02) at OILDALE MWC (PWSID CA1510015).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jan 1, 2024 · 2 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — OILDALE MWC

    high severityHealth-basedOpen

    EPA SDWIS violation 9912011 (code 02) at OILDALE MWC (PWSID CA1510015).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jan 1, 2024 · 2 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — OILDALE MWC

    high severityHealth-basedOpen

    EPA SDWIS violation 9912009 (code 02) at OILDALE MWC (PWSID CA1510015).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Oct 1, 2023 · 2 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — OILDALE MWC

    high severityHealth-basedOpen

    EPA SDWIS violation 9912008 (code 02) at OILDALE MWC (PWSID CA1510015).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jul 1, 2023 · 3 years ago · Source ↗

  • Monitoring violation — OILDALE MWC

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9912005 (code 03) at OILDALE MWC (PWSID CA1510015).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began Jan 1, 2016 · 10 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — OILDALE MWC

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9912004 (code 22) at OILDALE MWC (PWSID CA1510015).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Oct 1, 2015 · 10 years ago · Source ↗

  • Monitoring violation — OILDALE MWC

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 612005 (code 27) at OILDALE MWC (PWSID CA1510015).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began Jan 1, 2006 · 20 years ago · Source ↗

  • Monitoring violation — OILDALE MWC

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 112004 (code 03) at OILDALE MWC (PWSID CA1510015).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began Jan 1, 2001 · 25 years ago · Source ↗

VAUGHN WC INC

PWSID CA15100292 violations

  • Monitoring violation — VAUGHN WC INC

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9312005 (code 3A) at VAUGHN WC INC (PWSID CA1510029).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began Jul 1, 2017 · 9 years ago · Source ↗

  • Monitoring violation — VAUGHN WC INC

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9312006 (code 03) at VAUGHN WC INC (PWSID CA1510029).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began Jan 1, 2017 · 9 years ago · Source ↗

EAST NILES CSD

PWSID CA15100064 violations

  • Reporting violation — EAST NILES CSD

    low severityOpen

    EPA SDWIS violation 9712029 (code 4G) at EAST NILES CSD (PWSID CA1510006).

    EPA SDWIS · Reporting violation · Began Oct 17, 2024 · 1 year ago · Source ↗

  • Treatment technique violation — EAST NILES CSD

    high severityHealth-basedOpen

    EPA SDWIS violation 9712030 (code 2E) at EAST NILES CSD (PWSID CA1510006).

    EPA SDWIS · Treatment technique violation · Began Oct 17, 2024 · 1 year ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — EAST NILES CSD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9712028 (code 02) at EAST NILES CSD (PWSID CA1510006).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jan 1, 2024 · 2 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — EAST NILES CSD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9712027 (code 02) at EAST NILES CSD (PWSID CA1510006).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Oct 1, 2023 · 2 years ago · Source ↗

Bakersfield, City Of

PWSID CA15100313 violations

  • Nitrate — MR violation

    medium severityResolved

    Nitrate MR violation (Resolved).

    EPA SDWIS · MR · Began Jan 1, 2010 · 16 years ago · Source ↗

  • Monitoring violation — BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 112003 (code 03) at BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF (PWSID CA1510031).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began Jan 1, 2001 · 25 years ago · Source ↗

  • Violation — Violation violation

    medium severity

    Contaminant Violation violation.

    EPA SDWIS · Violation · Began — · Source ↗

GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

PWSID CA151002444 violations

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512030 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Apr 1, 2019 · 7 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512029 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Oct 1, 2018 · 7 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512028 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jul 1, 2018 · 8 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512027 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Apr 1, 2018 · 8 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512026 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jan 1, 2018 · 8 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512025 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Oct 1, 2017 · 8 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512024 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jul 1, 2017 · 9 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512022 (code 1A) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Apr 1, 2017 · 9 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512023 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Apr 1, 2017 · 9 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512021 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jan 1, 2017 · 9 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512020 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Oct 1, 2016 · 9 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512019 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jul 1, 2016 · 10 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512018 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Apr 1, 2016 · 10 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512017 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jan 1, 2016 · 10 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512016 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Oct 1, 2015 · 10 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512013 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jul 1, 2015 · 11 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512012 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Apr 1, 2015 · 11 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512011 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jan 1, 2015 · 11 years ago · Source ↗

  • Monitoring violation — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512014 (code 27) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began Jan 1, 2015 · 11 years ago · Source ↗

  • Monitoring violation — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512015 (code 27) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began Jan 1, 2015 · 11 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512010 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Oct 1, 2014 · 11 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512009 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jul 1, 2014 · 12 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512008 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Apr 1, 2014 · 12 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512007 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jan 1, 2014 · 12 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512006 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Oct 1, 2013 · 12 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512005 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jul 1, 2013 · 13 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512004 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Apr 1, 2013 · 13 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512003 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jan 1, 2013 · 13 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 9512002 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Oct 1, 2012 · 13 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 1212019 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jul 1, 2012 · 14 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 1212016 (code 22) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began May 1, 2012 · 14 years ago · Source ↗

  • Monitoring violation — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 1212017 (code 26) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began May 1, 2012 · 14 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 1212018 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Apr 1, 2012 · 14 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 1212015 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jan 1, 2012 · 14 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 1212014 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Oct 1, 2011 · 14 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 1012013 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jul 1, 2010 · 16 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 1012012 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Apr 1, 2010 · 16 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 1012011 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Jan 1, 2010 · 16 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 1012010 (code 02) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Oct 1, 2009 · 16 years ago · Source ↗

  • Monitoring violation — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 712008 (code 25) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began Apr 1, 2007 · 19 years ago · Source ↗

  • MCL exceedance — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 612005 (code 22) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL exceedance · Began Apr 1, 2006 · 20 years ago · Source ↗

  • Monitoring violation — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 612006 (code 26) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began Apr 1, 2006 · 20 years ago · Source ↗

  • Monitoring violation — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 412004 (code 03) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began Jan 1, 2004 · 22 years ago · Source ↗

  • Monitoring violation — GREENFIELD COUNTY WD

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 312003 (code 52) at GREENFIELD COUNTY WD (PWSID CA1510024).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began Jan 1, 2003 · 23 years ago · Source ↗

Water-related lawsuits

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