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PWS ID	CA1510802
PWS Name	KERN VALLEY STATE PRISON
PWS Type	Community water system
Owner Type	State or Territorial Government
Primary Source	Ground water
Primacy Type	State
Is Wholesaler?	No
Population Served	5000
County Served	Kern

The tables below list all violations that the state reported to EPA for this water system. Health-based violations are listed first, followed by treatment technique, MRDL, monitoring, reporting, and other violations.

Health-based	Violations of maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) or maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs), which specify the highest concentrations of contaminants or disinfectants, respectively, allowed in drinking water; or of treatment technique (TT) rules, which specify required processes intended to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water. MCLs, MRDLs, and treatment technique rules are all health-based drinking water standards.
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL	The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Treatment Technique	A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL	The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Monitoring & reporting	Failure to conduct regular monitoring of drinking water quality, as required by SDWA, or to submit monitoring results in a timely fashion to the primacy agency or EPA.
Public notification & other	Failure to provide notification to the public as required by the Violations of Public Notification Rule and the Consumer Confidence Report Rule, and violations of other requirements such as those violations related to variances and exemptions.

Violations

Violation Category Code	Violation Type Description	Rule Name	Contaminant Name	Violation ID	Compliance Status Description	Compliance Period Begin Date	Compliance Period End Date	Is Health Based Ind
MR	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	Lead and Copper Rule	1212029	Returned to Compliance	01-OCT-2017	-	No
MR	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	1212027	Returned to Compliance	01-JAN-2015	31-DEC-2015	No
MR	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule	TTHM	1212026	Returned to Compliance	01-JAN-2015	31-DEC-2015	No
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	1212024	Returned to Compliance	01-OCT-2012	31-DEC-2012	Yes
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	1212023	Returned to Compliance	01-JUL-2012	30-SEP-2012	Yes
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	1212022	Returned to Compliance	01-APR-2012	30-JUN-2012	Yes
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	1212021	Returned to Compliance	01-JAN-2012	31-MAR-2012	Yes
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	1212020	Returned to Compliance	01-OCT-2011	31-DEC-2011	Yes
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	1112019	Returned to Compliance	01-JUL-2011	30-SEP-2011	Yes
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	1112018	Returned to Compliance	01-APR-2011	30-JUN-2011	Yes
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	1112017	Returned to Compliance	01-JAN-2011	31-MAR-2011	Yes
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	1112015	Returned to Compliance	01-OCT-2010	31-DEC-2010	Yes
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	1012014	Returned to Compliance	01-JUL-2010	30-SEP-2010	Yes
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	1012013	Returned to Compliance	01-APR-2010	30-JUN-2010	Yes
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	1012012	Returned to Compliance	01-JAN-2010	31-MAR-2010	Yes
MR	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	Lead and Copper Rule	1012016	Returned to Compliance	01-JAN-2010	-	No
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	1012011	Returned to Compliance	01-OCT-2009	31-DEC-2009	Yes
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	912010	Returned to Compliance	01-JUL-2009	30-SEP-2009	Yes
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	912009	Returned to Compliance	01-APR-2009	30-JUN-2009	Yes
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	912006	Returned to Compliance	01-JAN-2009	31-MAR-2009	Yes
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	912005	Returned to Compliance	01-OCT-2008	31-DEC-2008	Yes
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	812008	Returned to Compliance	01-JUL-2008	30-SEP-2008	Yes
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	812003	Returned to Compliance	01-APR-2008	30-JUN-2008	Yes
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	812001	Returned to Compliance	01-JAN-2008	31-MAR-2008	Yes
MCL	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Arsenic Rule	Arsenic	812002	Returned to Compliance	01-OCT-2007	31-DEC-2007	Yes

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Enforcement Actions

Latest Enforcement ID	Associated To Violation ID	Enforcement Action Type Code	Enforcement Action Description	Enforcement Date	Originator Description	Enforcement Comment
1212011	1212029	SFL	State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued	26-MAR-2018	State	LCR Monitoring Violation 2017
1212010	1212026	SOX	State Compliance achieved	12-MAR-2018	State	RTC: ST2 S: 8/10/16
1212010	1212027	SOX	State Compliance achieved	12-MAR-2018	State	RTC: ST2 S: 8/10/16
1212006	912005	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	912006	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	912009	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	912010	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	1012011	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	1012012	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	1012013	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	1012014	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	1012016	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	1112015	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	1112017	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	1112018	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	1112019	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	1212020	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	1212021	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	1212022	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	1212023	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	1212024	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	812008	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	812003	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	812002	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.
1212006	812001	SOX	State Compliance achieved	03-APR-2014	State	RTC Arsenic MCL viol's 2008 to 2013, treatment installed. LCR also RTC'd, samples collected in 2011.

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All Facilities

Facility Name	Facility ID	Is Source	Facility Type Description	Water Type Description	Availability Description	Facility Activity Status
WELL 02 - BEFORE AS TRT/NITRITE AER	15025	Yes	Well	Ground water	Permanent	Active
WELL 01 - BEFORE AS TRT/NITRITE AER	15026	Yes	Well	Ground water	Permanent	Active
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM	27186	No	Distribution System/Zone	-	-	Active
BLDG 701 (NITRITE COMPLIANCE PT)	53544	No	Other	-	-	Active
WELLS 1 & 2 NITRITE AERATION TP	4373	No	Treatment Plant	-	-	Active
AS TRT PLANT (BLEND) - EFF	4374	No	Treatment Plant	-	-	Active

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Treatment Processes

Facility Name	Facility ID	Treatment Process	Treatment Objective
WELLS 1 & 2 NITRITE AERATION TP	4373	Hypochlorination, Pre	Disinfection
WELLS 1 & 2 NITRITE AERATION TP	4373	Aeration, Cascade	Inorganics removal
AS TRT PLANT (BLEND) - EFF	4374	Hypochlorination, Pre	Disinfection
AS TRT PLANT (BLEND) - EFF	4374	pH Adjustment, Pre	Inorganics removal
AS TRT PLANT (BLEND) - EFF	4374	Coagulation	Inorganics removal
AS TRT PLANT (BLEND) - EFF	4374	Filtration, Pressure Sand	Inorganics removal
AS TRT PLANT (BLEND) - EFF	4374	Hypochlorination, Post	Disinfection

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