Public water system record
Lebec County Water District
Serves Lebec, Kern County, CA · 1,379 people served
Federal records show 25 health-based violations and 4 monitoring/reporting issues for Lebec County Water District in the last ten years. The most serious issue in this window was a Combined Uranium violation that EPA lists as archived, not resolved.
System profile
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 25
- Resolved
- 0
- Unresolved
- 0
- Archived by EPA
- 25
- Any acute record
- No
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 4
Key facts
- Lebec County Water District draws water from 3 wells.
- Most recent formal enforcement: compliance order (no penalty) by California, April 2025.
- Record on file since 1992, with 13 health-based violations before October 19, 2016.
- Lead pipe inventory: 0 lead and 181 unknown out of 298 service lines.
Check whether Lebec County Water District serves your address
Health-based violations
Since October 2016Violation data reflects EPA records through March 2026. For the most current status, visit the EPA ECHO database.
| Contaminant | Rule family | Start date | Status | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Oct 1, 2023 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Jul 1, 2023 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Apr 1, 2023 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Jan 1, 2023 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Jan 1, 2022 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Oct 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Jul 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Apr 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Jan 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Oct 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Oct 1, 2019 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Jul 1, 2019 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Apr 1, 2019 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Jan 1, 2019 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Oct 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Jul 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Apr 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Jan 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Oct 1, 2017 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Jul 1, 2017 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Apr 1, 2017 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
340 | Jan 1, 2017 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
Monitoring and reporting issues
Since October 2016Missed tests or reports, not contaminants found above a limit.
| Issue | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Fluoride
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Combined Uranium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
Full record since 1992
EPA's records for Lebec County Water District go back to 1992. Before October 19, 2016 they list 13 health-based violations (7 resolved, 6 archived by EPA without a recorded fix) and 15 monitoring or reporting violations.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 | 6 |
| 2000s | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 to October 18, 2016 | 3 | 9 |
| October 19, 2016 to 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020s | 13 | 0 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 19, 2016: Combined Uranium, began July 2016, Archived.
Show all 13 health-based violations before October 19, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jul 1, 2016 | Archived |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Mar 1, 2016 | Archived |
|
Combined Uranium
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jan 1, 2016 | Archived |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Sep 1, 2009 | Archived |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Aug 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jul 1, 2009 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jul 1, 2009 | Archived |
|
Fluoride
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Apr 1, 2009 | Archived |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Sep 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Oct 1, 1999 | Resolved |
|
Total Coliform (acute)
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Nov 1, 1998 | Resolved |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Jul 1, 1993 | Resolved |
|
Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
|
Nov 1, 1992 | Resolved |
Enforcement actions
California regulators took 10 formal enforcement actions against Lebec County Water District between 1999 and 2025. The most recent was a compliance order (no penalty) in April 2025.
| Date | By | Action | Violations covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | California | Compliance order (no penalty) | 31 violations (27 health-based): Combined Uranium, Fluoride |
| Oct 23, 2020 | California | Compliance order (no penalty) | 19 violations (15 health-based): Combined Uranium, Fluoride |
| May 31, 2017 | California | Compliance order (no penalty) | 2 violations: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) |
| Jan 7, 2016 | California | Compliance order (no penalty) | 31 violations (27 health-based): Combined Uranium, Fluoride |
| Aug 19, 2010 | California | Compliance order (no penalty) | 1 violation: Total Coliform |
| Mar 16, 2010 | California | Compliance order (no penalty) | 3 violations (3 health-based): Total Coliform |
| Dec 23, 2009 | California | Compliance order (no penalty) | 1 violation (1 health-based): Combined Uranium |
| Jul 20, 2004 | California | Compliance order (no penalty) | 1 violation: Lead and Copper Rule |
| Nov 15, 1999 | California | Compliance order (no penalty) | 1 violation (1 health-based): Total Coliform |
| Jan 22, 1999 | California | Compliance order (no penalty) | 2 violations (1 health-based): Total Coliform |
What the violations mean
Combined Uranium
25 incidentsTest results for Combined Uranium were above the federal limit (a maximum contaminant level violation).
The utility had to notify customers about each of these violations.
Where the water comes from
Lebec County Water District draws water from 3 wells. 1 smaller public system such as schools, businesses or campgrounds buys water from Lebec County Water District.
Annual water quality report
Lebec County Water District must give its customers an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report) by July 1, with the levels its tests found in the previous year.
Where the state allows it, systems serving fewer than 10,000 people may publish the report in a local newspaper or news site instead of mailing it, and must provide a copy on request.
Find a posted report with EPA's Consumer Confidence Report search
Testing your own water
To test the water at your tap, or a private well this record does not cover, use a laboratory certified for drinking water by California.
Certified drinking water labs by state EPA guidance for private wells