Water Quality: Hanford, CA
5 water systems • 65,603 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Hanford is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 65,603 people, and has 93 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 52 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Hanford's violation count is 94% above the national average for California. Contaminants associated with violations include Gross Alpha, Haloacetic Acids, Stage 2 DBP, TTHM.
Contaminants Found
Alpha-emitting radioactive particles increase cancer risk, particularly from bone and other internal cancers.
Common source: Natural uranium and radium in geological formations
EPA limit: 15 pCi/L (excluding radon and uranium)
Linked to increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Hanford
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANFORD, CITY OF | CA1610003 | Groundwater | 62,127 | 21 |
| HOME GARDEN CSD | CA1610007 | Groundwater | 1,750 | 25 |
| STRATFORD PUD | CA1610006 | Groundwater | 1,277 | 11 |
| WESTERN ACRES MUTUAL WATER COMPANY | CA1503475 | Groundwater | 380 | 19 |
| HARDWICK WATER COMPANY | CA1600507 | Groundwater | 69 | 17 |
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.
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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.