Public water system · CA1510022
ActiveWest Kern Water District
Community water system in Kern County, California, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
20,500
Service connections
7,165
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2005-01-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
West Kern Water District: frequently asked questions
Is West Kern Water District's water safe to drink?
West Kern Water District is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the CA state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs West Kern Water District?
West Kern Water District (PWSID CA1510022) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the CA state drinking water program.
How many people does West Kern Water District serve?
West Kern Water District reports serving 20,500 people through 7,165 service connections in Kern County, California.
Where does West Kern Water District get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Kern County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cws - Bakersfield | Kern | 267,881 | Community | Surface water |
| Bakersfield, City of | Kern | 160,144 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Delano, City of | Kern | 51,428 | Community | Groundwater |
| Oildale Mwc | Kern | 44,899 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Indian Wells Valley W.D. | Kern | 41,580 | Community | Groundwater |
| Tejon Castac Wd - I5 & Laval Rd | Kern | 38,125 | Community | Surface water |