Public water system · CA3010092
ActiveIrvine Ranch Water District
Community water system in Orange County, California, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
444,800
Service connections
121,167
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2010-01-01 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) · code 41 | Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0200 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1997-06-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR) · code 21 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
All 3 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Irvine Ranch Water District: frequently asked questions
Is Irvine Ranch Water District's water safe to drink?
Irvine Ranch Water District is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the CA state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Irvine Ranch Water District?
Irvine Ranch Water District (PWSID CA3010092) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the CA state drinking water program.
How many people does Irvine Ranch Water District serve?
Irvine Ranch Water District reports serving 444,800 people through 121,167 service connections in Orange County, California.
Where does Irvine Ranch Water District get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Orange County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Anaheim | Orange | 348,593 | Community | Surface water |
| City of Santa Ana | Orange | 310,539 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of Huntington Beach | Orange | 201,000 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of Garden Grove | Orange | 174,226 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Moulton Niguel Water District | Orange | 170,236 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Santa Margarita Water District | Orange | 168,289 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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