Shafter Water Quality
Latest water quality information for Shafter, California
Last update on March 2025
Unsafe water with serious health risks.
Exceeds 4 EPA limits and 12 recommended standards.
Contaminants exceeding EPA limits
What it means: This refers to substances in the water that are found at levels higher than what the EPA allows. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is a U.S. government agency that sets legal limits for harmful contaminants to protect public health. Exceeding these limits means the water may pose health risks based on federal safety standards.
Iron
406.10 ppbPotential Health Effects
Aesthetic concern
Manganese
116 ppbPotential Health Effects
Neurological damage
Odor
6 TONPotential Health Effects
Aesthetic concern
Turbidity
2.50 NTUPotential Health Effects
Infection risk
Contaminants exceeding recommended standards
What it means: This refers to substances in the water that are above health-based guidelines set by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These standards, while not always legally enforceable, are based on scientific research to protect health. Exceeding them may indicate potential health concerns.
Arsenic
1.30 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Bromodichloromethane
5.80 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Bromoform
2.20 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Chloroform
19 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Dibromochloromethane
4.60 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Sodium
71.50 ppmPotential Health Effects
Hypertension
Total Thms
33.10 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer
Uranium
12.30 ppbPotential Health Effects
Cancer, kidney damage
Other Detected Contaminants
| Contaminant | Detected Level | EPA Limit | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 63.50 ppm | Not established | 80 ppm | Within limits |
| Chloride | 105 ppm | 250 ppm | 250 ppm | Within limits |
| Color | 2 CU | 15 CU | 15 CU | Within limits |
| Dichloromethane | 1.60 ppb | 5 ppb | 4 ppb | Within limits |
| Fluoride | 170 ppb | 4000 ppb | 2000 ppb | Within limits |
| Gross Alpha Activity | 6.10 pCi/L | 15 pCi/L | 15 pCi/L | Within limits |
| Magnesium | 5.40 ppm | Not established | 30 ppm | Within limits |
| Ph Level | 7.90 pH units | 8.50 pH units | 8.50 pH units | Within limits |
| Potassium | 2.50 ppb | Not established | 5000 ppb | Within limits |
| Sulfate | 92.50 ppm | 250 ppm | 250 ppm | Within limits |
| Total Dissolved Solids | 331 ppm | 500 ppm | 500 ppm | Within limits |
| Zinc | 89.80 ppb | 5000 ppb | 5000 ppb | Within limits |
| No additional contaminants detected. | ||||
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