C45/100
CITY OF ORANGE COVE — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,525 people · California
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA1010023
Violations
15
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Reporting violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
TIER 2Unresolved
Treatment technique violation
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About CITY OF ORANGE COVE
Is CITY OF ORANGE COVE water safe to drink?
CITY OF ORANGE COVE water receives a grade of C (45/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 15 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CITY OF ORANGE COVE detected?
31 contaminants were tested in CITY OF ORANGE COVE's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CITY OF ORANGE COVE have any EPA violations?
Yes, CITY OF ORANGE COVE has 15 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, MR. 10 are health-based violations.
How many people does CITY OF ORANGE COVE serve?
CITY OF ORANGE COVE serves approximately 9,525 people, California. The system provides water to 1 community: Orange Cove.
What type of water does CITY OF ORANGE COVE provide?
CITY OF ORANGE COVE sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is CA1010023.
How does CITY OF ORANGE COVE compare to other utilities in California?
CITY OF ORANGE COVE scores 45/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our California state page for a full comparison of water systems.