City overview · Kern County
PFAS in Bakersfield, CA
High RiskEPA UCMR 5 tested 7 public water systems serving the Bakersfield area across 10 ZIP codes. At least one utility serving Bakersfield has PFAS above the EPA's enforceable limit.
Plain English
01What this means for Bakersfield
Across the 7 public water systems tested in the Bakersfield area under EPA UCMR 5, one or more measured a PFAS compound above the federal Maximum Contaminant Level. Contamination varies by utility and neighborhood — find your exact ZIP code below to see the system that serves you. If you're in an affected area, an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified filter (carbon block or reverse osmosis) is the most reliable way to reduce PFAS at the tap.
By utility
02Water systems serving Bakersfield
- High Risk
CWS - BAKERSFIELD
8 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID CA1510003
- High Risk
BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF
4 detected · 1 above limit · PWSID CA1510031
- High Risk
CWS - NORTH GARDEN
2 detected · 1 above limit · PWSID CA1510055
- Low Level
VAUGHN WC INC
2 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID CA1510029
- Low Level
EAST NILES CSD
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID CA1510006
- Low Level
GREENFIELD COUNTY WD
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID CA1510024
- Low Level
OILDALE MWC
1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID CA1510015
By ZIP code
03Find your exact result
Contamination can differ block to block. Select your ZIP code for the precise reading at the utility that serves your address.
Source & Methodology
About this data
City-level figures aggregate the individual public water systems tested under EPA UCMR 5 whose service area falls within the Bakersfield area. Values reflect water quality at the treatment plant; your home's plumbing can affect what reaches your tap. Select your ZIP above for the utility-specific reading.