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Public water system · CA3010042

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South Coast 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

41,118

Service connections

13,398

Primary source

SWP

Purchased surface water

System type

CWS

Community water system

System record

PWSIDCA3010042
System typeCommunity water system
Activity statusActive
Population served41,118
Service connections13,398
Primary water sourcePurchased surface water
Owner typeLocal government
Primacy agencyCA state drinking water program
City served
StateCalifornia
ZIP

Violations & enforcement

BeganViolationContaminantHealth-basedStatus
2000-01-01223100YesResolved

South Coast Water District: frequently asked questions

Is South Coast Water District's water safe to drink?

South Coast 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 South Coast Water District?

South Coast Water District (PWSID CA3010042) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the CA state drinking water program.

How many people does South Coast Water District serve?

South Coast Water District reports serving 41,118 people through 13,398 service connections in Orange County, California.

Where does South Coast Water District get its water?

EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.

Other water systems in Orange County

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Orlando Utilities CommissionOrange536,466CommunityGroundwater
Irvine Ranch Water DistrictOrange444,800CommunitySurface water
City of AnaheimOrange348,593CommunitySurface water
City of Santa AnaOrange310,539CommunityPurchased surface water
Ocud/Eastern Water System (2 Wp)Orange293,374CommunityGroundwater
Ocud/Western Regional Wtr Sys (5 Wps)Orange206,742CommunityGroundwater