ZIP Code 93312
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
2 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
8
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
190%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 190% of limit
Detected: 7.60 ppt
VAUGHN WC INC
CA1510029 Low LevelWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
0
State
California
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 3.40ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 3.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
BAKERSFIELD, CITY OF
CA1510031 High RiskWater Type
MX
PFAS Detected
4
Above MCL
1
State
California
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 7.60ppt | 190% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFNA Perfluorononanoic acid | 4.70ppt | 47% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 4.20ppt | 42% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
lithium | 14800.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
CWS - NORTH GARDEN
CA1510055 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
1
State
California
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 4.60ppt | 115% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
lithium | 18900.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 93312 is served by 3 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.