Petitioned Public Health Assessment McFarland Study Area, McFarland, Kern County,California, EPA Facility ID: CA0001118603

摘要

The community of McFarland, California petitioned the Agency for Toxic Substancesand Disease Registry (ATSDR) to evaluate potential exposure to hazardous substances in their environment and any resulting public health effects. This health assessment addresses specific concerns regarding potential exposure to contaminants in municipal drinking water and soil. ATSDR reviewed water and soil sampling data collected and provided by the United State Environmental Protection Agency. Some metals and pesticides were identified in the municipal water system and in soil at various location in the McFarland area. However, the contaminants identified were not at levels of health concern. Therefore, based on the available data, no adverse health effects would be expected from people coming into contact with soil or using the municipal water supply.