What the Arvin records show
- Water quality and PFAS
- 1 candidate water system shown.Source date: Violations as of Q1 2026
- Air quality and emissions
- 3 monitoring records shown. Observation year: 2025.Source date: AQS data as of 2026
- Land and cleanup records
- 1 Superfund record shown; No brownfield records returned in this report.
- Infrastructure and incidents
- 3 pipeline incident records shown; 3 RMP facility records shown (earlier stored inventory, current location coverage unverified).Source date: PHMSA data as of Q1 2026
Water quality in Arvin
Check your water bill for your utility name and confirm the reporting year. See EPA’s guide to finding your annual water quality report.
Drinking Water Compliance
Drinking Water Compliance
Public water-system records for Arvin, CA from EPA SDWIS.
Arvin Community Services Dist
Active health-based drinking-water issue detected in EPA SDWIS.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City listed in EPA records · Serves 19,669 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
Reviewed: source records as of Q1 2026
EPA UCMR5 — No PFAS detection records shown for these water systems
Open data source: EPA UCMR5DoD PFAS — No investigation records shown for this report
Open data source: DoD PFASImpaired Water Bodies
Impaired Water Bodies
No health-relevant impairment records shown among the assessment records in this report.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
2
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
NPDES permits regulate pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways. Facilities must report compliance quarterly.
Violation records
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Air quality and emissions in Arvin
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
Kern County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 30-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 30 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
Nonattainment Status
3
Nonattainment Status
EPA designates an area as nonattainment when air quality does not meet federal health-based standards (NAAQS) for a specific pollutant.
San Joaquin Valley: Ozone
NonattainmentExtreme8-Hour Ozone (2015 Standard)
Original designation: Aug 2018
Health effects (EPA): Respiratory inflammation, aggravation of asthma, reduced lung function (EPA)
San Joaquin Valley: PM2.5
NonattainmentSeriousPM-2.5 (2012 Standard)
Original designation: Apr 2015
Health effects (EPA): Cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, premature death (EPA)
San Joaquin Valley 1997 PM2.5 Annual: PM2.5
NonattainmentSeriousPM-2.5 (1997 Standard)
Original designation: Apr 2005
Health effects (EPA): Cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, premature death (EPA)
Data from EPA Green Book
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
EPA annual monitor summaries describe past measurements. For current air quality, see AirNow.
Arvin-Di Giorgio
Annual mean: 0.046 Parts per million
EPA primary exceedance count: 5 (Ozone 8-hour 2015)
Observation year: 2025
Bakersfield-Airport (Planz)
Annual mean: 13.1 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC)
Observation year: 2025
Bakersfield-California
Annual mean: 21.2 Parts per billion
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Air Quality Violations or Noncompliance
1
Air Quality Violations or Noncompliance
Facilities regulated under the Clean Air Act. CAA HPV flags indicate serious noncompliance such as exceeding emission limits.
Air Violations
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
Land cleanup and hazardous waste records in Arvin
Superfund Sites
1
Superfund Sites
EPA records for current, proposed and formerly listed Superfund sites on the National Priorities List (NPL).
Open data source: Search EPA ECHOEPA FRS Registry ID 110000609609
Reported: Nov 2021
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
State Remediation & Cleanup Sites
2
State Remediation & Cleanup Sites
State environmental agencies maintain cleanup site databases that include state Superfund, voluntary cleanup, and brownfield remediation programs. These programs track additional sites beyond those on the federal NPL.
2 sites with active cleanup or investigation
600 S DERBY ST, ARVIN
0.7 miles away · KERN County
Reported: Nov 2026
698 South Comanche Drive, Arvin
0.8 miles away · KERN County
Reported: Nov 2026
Data from EPA ECHO
Hazardous Waste — RCRA Handlers
2
Hazardous Waste — RCRA Handlers
Facilities with hazardous-waste handler records under RCRA in the reviewed 5-mile city-center search area. Active handler status is separate from air, water, or other ECHO compliance violations, which are shown in their own sections.
Active RCRA handler records in the reviewed city search area
Underground Storage Tanks
Underground Storage Tanks
No release reports shown in this group.
Reviewed: active/open records as of 2018
Data from EPA UST Finder
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
No MSHA mine or extraction site records shown for this report.
County radon potential
1
County radon potential
Kern County, CA
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Kern County is EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate potential). EPA defines Zone 2 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
FEMA flood zones and infrastructure in Arvin
FEMA Flood Zones
1
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
Special Flood Hazard Area — 1% annual chance of shallow flooding (sheet flow, 1-3 feet).
EPA Risk Management Program Records
EPA Risk Management Program Records
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
EPA ECHO lists facilities linked to the Risk Management Program. Results include facilities with locations that can be matched. Records may be historical. Current operations, chemical inventories, and recent accident history are unverified.
Pipeline Incidents
3
Pipeline Incidents
PHMSA tracks incidents involving natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. Incidents include leaks, ruptures, and explosions.
No records dated within the last 5 years surfaced for this city report.
Reviewed: last 5 years
Data from PHMSA
Community Health Indicators
Community Health Indicators
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Kern County, CaliforniaPop. 916,108
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
- County
- 10,111
- State
- 6,373
- National
- 7,972
Poor or Fair Health
- County
- 23.2%
- State
- 15.8%
- National
- 14.2%
Poor Physical Health Days
- County
- 4.3
- State
- 3.1
- National
- 3.3
Poor Mental Health Days
- County
- 5.5
- State
- 4.7
- National
- 4.8
Adult Smoking
- County
- 16.1%
- State
- 8.8%
- National
- 15.0%
Adult Obesity
- County
- 36.6%
- State
- 27.8%
- National
- 34.0%
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
- County
- 12.9
- State
- 7.1
- National
- 7.3
Drinking water violation indicator
- County
- Yes
- State
- N/A
- National
- N/A
Diabetes Prevalence
- County
- 13.0%
- State
- 10.8%
- National
- 9.6%
Life Expectancy
- County
- 74.9
- State
- 79.9
- National
- 77.6
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 10,111 | 6,373 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 23.2% | 15.8% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 4.3 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 5.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 16.1% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.6% | 27.8% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 12.9 | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 13.0% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 74.9 | 79.9 | 77.6 |
Environmental questions about Arvin, California
Has PFAS been found in the water in Arvin, California?
This report does not have PFAS sample results for the candidate water systems in Arvin.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
What do EPA records say about tap water in Arvin, California?
EPA drinking water records on this page list 128 violations for Arvin Community Services Dist, including 2 marked active.
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
What do annual air monitors show near Arvin, California?
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for Arvin.
The monitoring station at Arvin-Di Giorgio recorded an annual average of 0.046 Parts per million for ozone in 2025.
The monitoring station at Bakersfield-Airport (Planz) recorded an annual average of 13.1 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC) for fine particles (PM2.5) in 2025.
The monitoring station at Bakersfield-California recorded an annual average of 21.2 Parts per billion for nitrogen dioxide in 2025.
Download 2025 EPA annual monitor dataCurrent air quality on AirNow
Is there radon in Arvin, California?
The radon data for Arvin covers Kern County. EPA places this area in Zone 2, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level of 2 to 4 picocuries per liter.
Are there Superfund or brownfield sites near Arvin, California?
This city report shows 1 Superfund site: Brown & Bryant.
No brownfield sites were returned for this city report.
What is the life expectancy in Arvin, California?
The county data for Arvin reports a life expectancy of 74.9 years in Kern County, California.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
What does the data say about premature deaths in Arvin, California?
The county data for Arvin reports 10,111 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Kern County, California. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
Is there air pollution in Arvin, California?
The county data for Arvin lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 12.9 micrograms per cubic meter in Kern County, California.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
What environmental incidents are recorded near Arvin, California?
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Mojave Pipeline Operating Company near Arvin on May 2, 2012. The reported release was natural gas.
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Pacific Gas & Electric Co near Arvin on Nov 22, 2014. The reported release was natural gas.
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Pacific Gas & Electric Co near Arvin on Jan 7, 2015. The reported release was natural gas.