Drinking water quality · 2023
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What's in Kern Valley State Prison — Delano, Ca, CA tap water
10 contaminants were measured in the Kern Valley State Prison — Delano, 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
- 10
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Arsenic
- Service area
- CA
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArsenicA naturally occurring element that also enters water from industry and agriculture. | 0–11 ug/LRangeColumn 4 | None set | At or above the limit |
| CopperA metal that enters water from corroding household plumbing. | Not detected mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 1.3 mg/LAction level | None detected |
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | Not detected ug/L90th percentileAt the tap | None set | Within the limit |
| Vanadium | 71–73RangeSystem-wide | 50NL | Detected — no federal 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. | 4 ug/LReported levelSystem-wide | None set | Within the limit |
Inorganic chemicals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NitriteA compound from fertilizer runoff, sewage, and erosion of natural deposits. | 0 mg/LReported levelSystem-wide | 1 mg/LMCL | None detected |
| NitrateA compound from fertilizer runoff, septic systems, and erosion of natural deposits. | 4.8–6RangeSystem-wide | 10MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Microbial
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli (E. coli)Escherichia coli — bacteria found in the gut of humans and animals. | 0Highest single sampleNo. of Detections | None set | None detected |
Other
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine Free | 0.04–2RangeColumn 4 | 4MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
Radionuclides
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross AlphaGross alpha particle activity — a combined measure of alpha-emitting radioactive substances. | 0–0.445RangeColumn 4 | 15MCL | Detected — no federal limit |
People also ask about Kern Valley State Prison — Delano, Ca, CA's water
+Is Kern Valley State Prison — Delano, Ca, CA tap water safe to drink in 2023?
The 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the Kern Valley State Prison — Delano, Ca, CA water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Arsenic. 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 Kern Valley State Prison — Delano, Ca, CA tap water?
10 contaminants were measured in Kern Valley State Prison — Delano, Ca, CA's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals, inorganic chemicals, and disinfection byproducts. 6 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 Kern Valley State Prison — Delano, Ca, CA tap water?
One contaminant in Kern Valley State Prison — Delano, Ca, CA's 2023 report sits at or above the federal limit: Arsenic (1.1× 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 Kern Valley State Prison — Delano, Ca, CA tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2023 report is Arsenic, at 1.1× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Kern Valley State Prison — Delano, 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 Kern Valley State Prison — Delano, 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.