Drinking water quality · 2023
· Verified
What's in East Niles Csd — Bakersfield, Ca, CA tap water
15 contaminants were measured in the East Niles Csd — Bakersfield, Ca, CA water system's 2023 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2023
- Contaminants measured
- 15
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Turbidity
- Service area
- CA
Physical & aggregate
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TurbidityA measure of cloudiness from suspended particles in the water. | 100 NTUMinimumMonthly Percent | None set | At or above the limit |
Disinfection byproducts
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHMTotal trihalomethanes — a group of four chemicals (including chloroform) formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter. | 58 ug/LRunning annual avgLocational Annual Average | None set | Within the limit |
| HAA5Haloacetic acids — a group of five disinfection byproducts formed when disinfectants react with organic matter. | 38 ug/LRunning annual avgLocational Annual Average | None set | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 3.4 mg/LAverageEast Niles CSD Groundwater | 10 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— East Niles CSD Groundwater, Imported Groundwater Surface Water
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| FluorideA mineral often added to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay. | 0.22 mg/LAverageEast Niles CSD Groundwater | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— East Niles CSD Groundwater, Imported Groundwater Surface Water
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Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 3.2 ug/LAverageEast Niles CSD Groundwater | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— East Niles CSD Groundwater, Imported Groundwater Surface Water
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| SeleniumA trace element from natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 0.01 mg/LAverageEast Niles CSD Groundwater | 0.05 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— East Niles CSD Groundwater, Imported Groundwater Surface Water
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| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | 0.15 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | Within the limit |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 1.4 ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— East Niles CSD Groundwater, Imported Groundwater Surface Water
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| BariumA metal from erosion of natural deposits and industrial discharge. | 6.4 ug/LAverageEast Niles CSD Groundwater | None set | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— East Niles CSD Groundwater, Imported Groundwater Surface Water
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Disinfectants
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChlorineA disinfectant added to drinking water to kill bacteria and viruses. | 1.17 mg/LAverageSystem-wide | 4 mg/LMCL | Within the limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 1.33 pCi/LAverageImported Groundwater Surface Water | 15 pCi/LMCL | Within the limit |
+By source (2)— East Niles CSD Groundwater, Imported Groundwater Surface Water
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Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ColiformA group of bacteria used as an indicator of overall water-system sanitation. | Not detectedHighest single sampleNumber Of Detections | None set | None detected |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate Nitrite | Not detected mg/LAverageImported Groundwater Surface Water | 10 mg/LMCL | None detected |
+By source (2)— Imported Groundwater Surface Water, East Niles CSD Groundwater
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VOCs & pesticides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,3-TCP | Not detected ng/LAverageSystem-wide | None set | None detected |
People also ask about East Niles Csd — Bakersfield, Ca, CA's water
+Is East Niles Csd — Bakersfield, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the East Niles Csd — Bakersfield, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Turbidity. Whether that means the water is "unsafe" depends on which contaminant, how long the exposure, and individual health factors. The table on this page shows the measured value, the federal threshold, and the regulated statistic used for compliance.
+What contaminants are in East Niles Csd — Bakersfield, Ca, CA tap water?
15 contaminants were measured in East Niles Csd — Bakersfield, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, disinfection byproducts, and inorganic chemicals. 7 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in East Niles Csd — Bakersfield, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in East Niles Csd — Bakersfield, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Turbidity (100.0× the limit). The EPA enforces these limits against the regulated reporting statistic — typically a running annual average or 90th percentile — not a one-off sample spike.
+What is the worst contaminant in East Niles Csd — Bakersfield, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Turbidity, at 100.0× the federal threshold. It belongs to the physical & aggregate family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from East Niles Csd — Bakersfield, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
+How often is East Niles Csd — Bakersfield, Ca, CA's water quality data updated?
Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2023 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.