C57/100
ORCHARD DALE WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 25,000 people · California
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
CA1910101
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
4 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOS | 0.017 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
PFOA | 0.010 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
1,4-dioxane | 0.840 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 ORCHARD DALE WATER DISTRICT
Is ORCHARD DALE WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
ORCHARD DALE WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of C (57/100), which is considered fair. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 5 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has ORCHARD DALE WATER DISTRICT detected?
66 contaminants were tested in ORCHARD DALE WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile), 1,4-dioxane. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 4 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ORCHARD DALE WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, ORCHARD DALE WATER DISTRICT has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR, MCL. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does ORCHARD DALE WATER DISTRICT serve?
ORCHARD DALE WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 25,000 people, California.
What type of water does ORCHARD DALE WATER DISTRICT provide?
ORCHARD DALE WATER DISTRICT sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is CA1910101.
How does ORCHARD DALE WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in California?
ORCHARD DALE WATER DISTRICT scores 57/100 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.