Public water system · CA3010101
ActiveSanta Margarita Water District
Community water system in Orange County, California, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
168,289
Service connections
56,265
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-01 | 24 | 3100 | No | Resolved |
Santa Margarita Water District: frequently asked questions
Is Santa Margarita Water District's water safe to drink?
Santa Margarita Water District is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the CA state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Santa Margarita Water District?
Santa Margarita Water District (PWSID CA3010101) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the CA state drinking water program.
How many people does Santa Margarita Water District serve?
Santa Margarita Water District reports serving 168,289 people through 56,265 service connections in Orange County, California.
Where does Santa Margarita Water District get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Orange County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Utilities Commission | Orange | 536,466 | Community | Groundwater |
| Irvine Ranch Water District | Orange | 444,800 | Community | Surface water |
| City of Anaheim | Orange | 348,593 | Community | Surface water |
| City of Santa Ana | Orange | 310,539 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Ocud/Eastern Water System (2 Wp) | Orange | 293,374 | Community | Groundwater |
| Ocud/Western Regional Wtr Sys (5 Wps) | Orange | 206,742 | Community | Groundwater |