A96/100
GOLDEN STATE WC - WEST ORANGE COUNTY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 114,379 people · California
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
CA3010022
Violations
0
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 330.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
1,4-dioxane | 0.454 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
This system has a clean compliance history.
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 GOLDEN STATE WC - WEST ORANGE COUNTY
Is GOLDEN STATE WC - WEST ORANGE COUNTY water safe to drink?
GOLDEN STATE WC - WEST ORANGE COUNTY water receives a grade of A (96/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has GOLDEN STATE WC - WEST ORANGE COUNTY detected?
76 contaminants were tested in GOLDEN STATE WC - WEST ORANGE COUNTY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate, 1,4-dioxane. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does GOLDEN STATE WC - WEST ORANGE COUNTY have any EPA violations?
No, GOLDEN STATE WC - WEST ORANGE COUNTY has zero EPA violations on record. This indicates consistent compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How many people does GOLDEN STATE WC - WEST ORANGE COUNTY serve?
GOLDEN STATE WC - WEST ORANGE COUNTY serves approximately 114,379 people, California.
What type of water does GOLDEN STATE WC - WEST ORANGE COUNTY provide?
GOLDEN STATE WC - WEST ORANGE COUNTY sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is CA3010022.
How does GOLDEN STATE WC - WEST ORANGE COUNTY compare to other utilities in California?
GOLDEN STATE WC - WEST ORANGE COUNTY scores 96/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our California state page for a full comparison of water systems.