Water Quality in MCFARLAND, CA (93250)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 93250.
16
Total Violations
15
Health-Based
1
Monitoring / Reporting
15
Resolved
What does this mean?
15 of 16 violations have been resolved. 15 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 1 is a monitoring or reporting violation (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (16 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | Health-Based | N/A | 11 | Jul 31, 2023 | Resolved | Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath |
| Combined Uranium | Health-Based | N/A | 21 | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Uranium | Health-Based | N/A | 21 | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Uranium | Health-Based | N/A | 22 | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Uranium | Health-Based | N/A | 22 | Jun 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Uranium | Health-Based | N/A | 21 | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Uranium | Health-Based | N/A | 21 | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Uranium | Health-Based | N/A | 22 | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Combined Uranium | Health-Based | N/A | 22 | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2021 | Active | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2023(1)
Nitrate
01
2022(6)
Combined Uranium
02
Combined Uranium
02
Combined Uranium
02
Combined Uranium
02
Combined Uranium
02
Combined Uranium
02
How Does This Compare?
MCFARLAND (93250) has 16 recorded violations, including 15 health-based. 1 remains unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
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