Bakersfield, California Water Quality Report
Comprehensive water safety analysis • Updated February 2026
Bakersfield's water quality score of 68/100 falls below average, with 0 contaminants at concerning levels.
•All 5 historical violation(s) in Bakersfield have been resolved.
Water Safety Overview
Some Concerns. Consider a water filter for extra protection. Score: 68/100.
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All Detected Contaminants
9 contaminants tested • EPA SDWIS data
| Contaminant | Level Detected | EPA Limit | % of Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Haloacetic Acids | 22.17 ug/L | 60.00 ug/L | 36.9% | Safe |
Total Trihalomethanes | 20.79 ug/L | 80.00 ug/L | 26.0% | Safe |
Nitrate | 2.30 mg/L | 10.00 mg/L | 23.0% | Safe |
Chromium | 0.022 mg/L | 0.100 mg/L | 21.8% | Safe |
Copper | 0.255 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | 19.6% | Safe |
Arsenic | 0.0019 mg/L | 0.010 mg/L | 18.8% | Safe |
Lead | 0.0023 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | 15.3% | Safe |
Nitrite | 0.088 mg/L | 1.00 mg/L | 8.8% | Safe |
Mercury | 0.0001 mg/L | 0.0020 mg/L | 4.0% | Safe |
Recommended Water Filters for Bakersfield
Based on detected contaminants
Reverse Osmosis System
Best for Bakersfield. Removes 95-99% of contaminants including heavy metals, PFAS, and nitrates.
- ✓ Removes lead
- ✓ Removes arsenic
- ✓ Removes nitrates
- ✓ Removes total dissolved solids
Activated Carbon Filter
Good for Bakersfield. Removes chlorine, improves taste, and filters many organic compounds.
- ✓ Removes chlorine and chloramine
- ✓ Improves taste and odor
- ✓ Filters pesticides and VOCs
NSF 53 Lead Certification Required
Lead detected in Bakersfield. Ensure any filter is NSF/ANSI 53 certified for lead removal.
EPA Compliance History
Past violations for Bakersfield's water system
MCL
Nitrite - 2/3/2025
Resolvedreporting
Nitrate - 2/4/2021
Resolvedreporting
Mercury - 2/3/2025
Resolvedreporting
Lead - 2/4/2021
Resolvedreporting
Arsenic - 2/4/2021
ResolvedWater System Information
BAKERSFIELD WATER SYSTEM
- PWS ID:
- CA846730
- Population Served:
- 405,783
- Water Source:
- mixed
Bakersfield Water Quality Score
Based on EPA contaminant data and compliance records
Areas of Concern
- Recent compliance violations
Positive Findings
- Water quality needs improvement
Protect Your Family's Water
Even with good water quality, many families choose to filter their water for extra peace of mind.
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