Disinfection byproducts · 2026
Chloroform in Bakersfield, City of, CA tap water
Bakersfield, City of, CA's 2026 report shows Chloroform detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Average Distribution | 2.935 UG/L | None set |
Highest single sample Source water | Not detected UG/L | None set |
Highest single sample Distribution | 13 UG/L | None set |
Verbatim from Bakersfield, City of, CA's 2026 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Chloroform
A trihalomethane formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water.
A component of regulated total trihalomethanes; long-term exposure is linked to liver and kidney effects.
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People also ask
+Is there Chloroform in Bakersfield, City of, CA tap water?
Yes — Bakersfield, City of, CA's 2026 Consumer Confidence Report lists Chloroform at 2.935 UG/L. Bakersfield, City of, CA's 2026 report shows Chloroform detected, but the EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for it.
+What's the federal limit for Chloroform in drinking water?
The EPA has not set an enforceable federal limit for Chloroform. Utilities still report any measured levels in their annual Consumer Confidence Report.
+What is Chloroform?
A trihalomethane formed when chlorine reacts with organic matter in water. A component of regulated total trihalomethanes; long-term exposure is linked to liver and kidney effects.
+Where does this Chloroform measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Chloroform entry from the 2026 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Bakersfield, City of, CA water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/ca/bakersfield/2026/source.