Western Acres Mutual Water Company

Kern County, CA
CA1503475
People Served
1K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Kern County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • TR

    1,2,3-Trichloropropane

    1,2,3-Trichloropropane is a synthetic chemical used in solvents and pesticides. It can contaminate groundwater from industrial sites and agricultural areas. It is a known carcinogen.

    0.024 ppb
    EPA limit 0.005 ppb
  • CO

    Copper

    Copper is a metal that enters tap water from plumbing pipes and natural deposits. In high amounts, it can cause stomach and intestinal distress, liver damage, and anemia.

    2.750 ppm
    EPA limit 1.300 ppm

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Barium

Avg:0.440 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Chloride

Avg:52.500 ppm
Limit:-

Combined Chlorine

Avg:0.660 ppm
Limit:-

Fluoride

Avg:0.395 ppm
Limit:4.000 ppm

Hardness, Total (As Cac03)

Avg:87.000 ppm
Limit:-

Nitrate

Avg:2.745 ppm
Limit:10.000 ppm
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