Water Quality: Mojave, CA
2 water systems • 4,755 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Mojave is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 4,755 people, and has 55 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 48 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Mojave's violation count is 15% above the national average for California. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Chlorine.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Water Systems Serving Mojave
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOJAVE PUD | CA1510014 | Surface Water | 4,699 | 3 |
| WILLIAM FISHER MEMORIAL WATER COMPANY | CA1500455 | Groundwater | 56 | 52 |
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.