Water Quality: Chowchilla, CA
3 water systems • 19,272 people served
Multiple Health Violations26
Total Violations
16
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Systems
19,272
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Chowchilla has 16 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Barium. In total, 26 violations are on record for 3 water systems serving 19,272 people.
Contaminants Found
Barium
Water Systems Serving Chowchilla
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHOWCHILLA CITY WATER DEPT | CA2010001 | Groundwater | 13,916 | 2 |
| VALLEY STATE PRISON | CA2010801 | Groundwater | 3,173 | 24 |
| CENTRAL CA WOMENS FACILITY | CA2010800 | Groundwater | 2,183 | 0 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.