Kerman, City Of

Kerman, CA
CA1010018
People Served
15.3K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Fresno County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • CH

    Chromium, Hex

    Hexavalent chromium is a toxic industrial pollutant from metal plating and wood treatment. It enters water via industrial discharge and causes cancer when ingested.

    17.000 ppb
    California limit 10.000 ppb
  • CO

    Combined Uranium

    Combined uranium is a radioactive element found in rocks and soil. It can enter water through mining and processing, potentially causing kidney damage and increasing cancer risk.

    48.800 pci/l
    EPA limit 30.000 pci/l
  • GR

    Gross Alpha Particle Activity

    Gross Alpha Particle Activity measures radioactivity from alpha-emitting elements in water. It's often linked to uranium and radium in groundwater, increasing cancer risk.

    33.600 pci/l
    EPA limit 15.000 pci/l

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

1,2,3-Trichloropropane

Avg:0.000
Limit:0.005

Copper

Avg:0.026 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Nitrate

Avg:2.200 ppm
Limit:10.000 ppm

Contaminants tested