MCFARLAND, CITY OF
PWSID: CA1510013 · Mcfarland, CA · Serves 14,161 people
MCFARLAND, CITY OF has 28 health-based violations out of 28 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.
MCFARLAND, CITY OF (PWSID CA1510013) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 14,161 people in Mcfarland, CA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the California drinking-water program.
The system's federal compliance record contains 28 total violations, with 28 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Barium, Nitrate, Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2009–2023.
A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the California state drinking-water program's public portal.
System Details
- EPA ID (PWSID)
- CA1510013
- System Type
- CWS
- Water Source
- Groundwater
- Location
- Mcfarland, CA
- Population Served
- 14,161
- Health Violations
- Yes (28)
What contaminants are in this water system?
| Contaminant | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|
| Barium | 22 | 22 |
| Nitrate | 4 | 4 |
| Total Coliform (RTCR) | 2 | 2 |
Violation History (28)
| Contaminant | Health | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | Yes | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Nitrate | Yes | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Nitrate | Yes | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Nitrate | Yes | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Total Coliform (RTCR) | Yes | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Total Coliform (RTCR) | Yes | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Barium | Yes | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Barium | Yes | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Barium | Yes | Oct 1, 2012 |
| Barium | Yes | Oct 1, 2012 |
| Barium | Yes | Apr 1, 2012 |
| Barium | Yes | Apr 1, 2012 |
| Barium | Yes | Jan 1, 2012 |
| Barium | Yes | Jan 1, 2012 |
| Barium | Yes | Oct 1, 2011 |
| Barium | Yes | Oct 1, 2011 |
| Barium | Yes | Jul 1, 2011 |
| Barium | Yes | Jul 1, 2011 |
| Barium | Yes | Apr 1, 2011 |
| Barium | Yes | Apr 1, 2011 |
| Barium | Yes | Jan 1, 2011 |
| Barium | Yes | Jan 1, 2011 |
| Barium | Yes | Apr 1, 2010 |
| Barium | Yes | Apr 1, 2010 |
| Barium | Yes | Jan 1, 2010 |
| Barium | Yes | Jan 1, 2010 |
| Barium | Yes | Oct 1, 2009 |
| Barium | Yes | Oct 1, 2009 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MCFARLAND, CITY OF water safe to drink?
How many people does MCFARLAND, CITY OF serve?
What violations does MCFARLAND, CITY OF have?
What contaminants have been found in MCFARLAND, CITY OF water?
Nearby Water Systems
Explore More
About This Data
Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.