Kern Valley State Prison
Kern County, CA
CA1510802
- People Served
- 5K
- Water Source
- Groundwater
- Counties
- Kern County
- Data from
- 2023
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.
- 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.
- VA
Vanadium
Vanadium is a metal found in soil and rock. It enters water through natural erosion and industrial processes like steel production. High levels may pose health risks.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.
Arsenic
| Avg: | 3.000 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppb |
Chloride
| Avg: | 51.000 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Free Residual Chlorine
| Avg: | 1.700 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 4.000 ppm |
Gross Alpha Particle Activity
| Avg: | 0.282 pci/l |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 15.000 pci/l |
Hardness, Total (As Cac03)
| Avg: | 12.500 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Nitrate
| Avg: | 5.200 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 10.000 ppm |
Contaminants tested
Summary
- People Served
- 5K
- Groundwater
- Kern County
- Data from 2023
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