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Can You Drink Tap Water in Orange?
Yes, Orange's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Orange has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page or the city's water provider website.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Orange's water utility, City of Orange, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. This assessment is based on the City of Orange water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.
While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.
The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.
Water Quality Report for Orange Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Orange tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.
Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.
EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.
There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.
We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Orange's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Orange Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named City of Orange for Orange in California. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
For the compliance period beginning Oct. 1, 2018, Orange had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R which falls into the Chemicals rule code group, and the Lead and Copper Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Lead and Copper Rule.
Is there Lead in Orange Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Orange water system, City of Orange, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.00229 mg/L of lead in Orange water. This is 15.3% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Orange contained more lead.
While Orange water testing may have found 0.00229 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.
No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.
Are there PFAS in Orange Tap Water?
Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - Marine Corps Air Station Tustin - near Orange with suspected leaks.
With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Orange has been evaluated for yet.
Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.
Orange SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years
| Compliance Period | Status | Health-Based? | Category Code | Code | Rule Code | Contaminant Code | Rule Group Code | Rule Family Code |
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| 10/01/2018 - | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R (52) | Lead and Copper Rule (350) | Lead and Copper Rule (5000) | Chemicals (300) | Lead and Copper Rule (350) |
What do these Violations Mean?
Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.
Health Based Violations
- Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
- Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
- Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.
Non-Health Based Violations
- Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
- Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
- Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.
SDWA Table Key
| Field | Description |
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| Compliance Period | Dates of the compliance period. |
| Status |
Current status of the violation.
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| Health-Based? | Whether the violation is health based. |
| Category Code |
The category of violation that is reported.
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| Code | A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table. |
| Contaminant Code | A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation. |
| Rule Code |
Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
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| Rule Group Code |
Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
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| Rule Family Code |
Code for rule family.
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
Orange Water - Frequently Asked Questions
| By Phone: | 714-288-2475 |
| By Email: | jdiaz@cityoforange.org |
| By Mail: | 189 South Water Street ORANGE, CA, 92866 |
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Moving to a new house or apartment in Orange means you will often need to put the water in your name with City of Orange. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.
Leaving your house or apartment in Orange means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with City of Orange. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.
The estimated price of bottled water
$2 in USD (1.5-liter)
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility
- Water Pollution
- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility
- Water Quality
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Orange, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
Related FAQS
Orange Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Orange's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
Serving the City of Orange for Over 100 Years
City of Orange
Water Division
Class 1 Water Utility
CITY OF ORANGE WATER DIVISION CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT – 2020
Since 1990, the City of Orange has provided its water customers an annual water quality report. The federal government has adopted guidelines for water agencies to follow when communicating water quality information to consumers. The State of California tailored these guidelines and the former water quality report is now called the Consumer Confidence Report. The new format is intended to provide customers a summary of the water quality data, key definitions, and other related information.
This report summarizes the quality of the water provided in 2020. It includes details about water sources, what the water contains, and how it compares to standards set by the State of California. Orange vigilantly monitors and safeguards its water supplies. We are pleased to report that your tap water met all Federal and State drinking water health standards. For more information about your water, call (714)
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population.
Orange’s water comes from three sources. The primary source is groundwater drawn from 12 municipal wells drilled about 1000 feet into the Santa Ana River Aquifer. Well water goes directly into the distribution system, is disinfected with chlorine and meets all state regulations. The second source is water imported by the Metropolitan Water District, from the Colorado River and from northern California (San
The Orange City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 300 East Chapman Avenue. The community is welcome to participate in these meetings.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material. It also can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.
Contaminants that may be present in source water before it is treated include:
- Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife.
- Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals that can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
- Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff and residential uses.
- Radioactive contaminants, that can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
- Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals that are by- products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, agriculture applications, and septic systems.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. State Board regulations also establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health..
WATER QUALITY DATA
The table below lists all the drinking water contaminants detected by the City of Orange during the 2020 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done January 1 through December 31, 2020. The State requires the City of Orange to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants is not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, is more than one year old.
Terms and abbreviations used below:
- Primary Drinking Water Standard or PDWS: MCLs and MRDLs for contaminants that effect health along with their monitoring and reporting requirements, and water treatment requirements.
- Public Health Goal (PHG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. PHGs are set by the California Environmental Protection Agency.
- Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs are set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
- Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. Primary MCLs are set as close to the PHGs (or MCLGs) as is economically and technologically feasible. Secondary MCLs are set to protect the odor, taste, and appearance of drinking water.
- Regulatory Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
- Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
•NA: not applicable |
• ND: not detected |
• NS: no standard |
• NTU: |
Nephelometric Turbidity Units |
• ppm: parts per million |
• ppb: parts per billion |
• LCR: lead copper rule |
• pCi/l: |
picocuries per liter (a measure of radiation) |
- Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The level of a disinfectant added for water treatment that may not be exceeded at the consumer’s tap.
- Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a disinfectant added for water treatment below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs are set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
PRIMARY DRINKING WATER STANDARDS
(Mandatory Health Related Standards Established by the U.S. EPA & State Water Resources Control Board)
Contaminant
Unit
Measurement
MCL
PHG
(MCLG)
Range
Average
Date
Sampled
Typical Source of Contaminant
Microbiological Contaminants
Total Coliform Bacteria |
MCL 5.0% of monthly |
(0) |
ND |
ND |
Weekly |
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Radioactive Contaminants |
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Gross Alpha Activity |
pCi/l |
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15 |
0 |
3.17 |
2020 |
Erosion of Natural Deposits |
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Uranium |
pCi/l |
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20 |
0.43 |
4.09 |
2020 |
Erosion of Natural Deposits |
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Gross Beta Activity |
pCi/l |
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50 |
0 |
2.5 |
2016 |
Erosion of Natural Deposits |
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Inorganic Contaminants |
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Aluminum |
ppm |
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1 |
6 |
<1 |
2020 |
Erosion of Natural Deposits |
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Arsenic |
ppb |
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10 |
0.004 |
<1 |
2020 |
Erosion of Natural Deposits |
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Fluoride |
ppm |
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2 |
1 |
0.34 |
2020 |
Erosion of Natural Deposits;Water Additive |
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Nitrate (as N) |
ppm |
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10 |
10 |
2.41 |
2020 |
Fertilizers; Septic Tanks |
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Nitrate (N)+ Nitrite |
ppm |
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10 |
10 |
2.41 |
2020 |
Fertilizers; Septic Tanks |
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Barium |
ppm |
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1 |
2 |
0.09 |
2020 |
Refinery Discharge;Erosion of Natural Deposits |
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Copper |
ppm |
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AL=1.3 |
0.3 |
90% was 0.35 |
2019 |
Corrosion of Household Plumbing |
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no homes |
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above AL |
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Lead |
ppb |
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AL=15 |
0.2 |
90% was 3.0 |
2019 |
Corrosion of Household Plumbing |
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no homes |
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SECONDARY DRINKING WATER STANDARDS
(Aesthetic Standards Established by the U.S. EPA & State Water Resources Control Board)
Contaminant |
Unit |
MCL |
PHG |
Range |
Average |
Date |
Typical Source of Contaminant |
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Measurement |
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Sampled |
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Color |
Units |
15 units |
NA |
<5 |
<5 |
Monthly |
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Aluminum |
ppb |
200 |
100 |
0.67 |
2020 |
Erosion of Natural Deposits |
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Units |
3 units |
NA |
1 |
1 |
Monthly |
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Turbidity: Distribution System |
NTU |
5 |
NA |
0.08 |
Monthly |
Soil runoff |
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Turbidity:Wells |
NTU |
5 |
NA |
0.09 |
Monthly |
Soil runoff |
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Turbidity: Import |
NTU |
0.5TT |
NA |
ND |
ND |
Daily |
Soil runoff |
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Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) |
ppm |
1000 |
NA |
492 |
2020 |
Erosion of Natural Deposits |
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Specific Conductance |
micromhos |
1600 |
NA |
981 |
2020 |
Erosion of Natural Deposits |
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Chloride |
ppm |
500 |
NA |
77 |
2020 |
Erosion of Natural Deposits |
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Sulfate |
ppm |
500 |
NA |
116 |
2020 |
Erosion of Natural Deposits |
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Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Precursors, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th (8 samples / Quarter)
Contaminant |
Unit |
MCL |
PHG |
Range |
Average |
Date |
Typical Source of Contaminant |
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Measurement |
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMS) |
ppb |
80 |
NA |
39 |
December 2020 |
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Highest Local Running Annual Average 39 |
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Haloacetic acids (HAA5) |
ppb |
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60 |
NA |
8 |
December 2020 |
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Highest Local Running Annual Average 8
Total Chlorine Residual
ppm
4.0
4.0
0.93
Weekly |
Drinking Water Disinfectant |
Other Parameters
Sodium |
ppm |
NS |
NS |
56 |
2020 |
Erosion of Natural Deposits |
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Hardness (CaCO3) |
Grains/Gallon |
NS |
NS |
17 |
2020 |
Erosion of Natural Deposits |
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Unregulated Contaminants Requiring Monitoring
Bromochloroacetic Acid |
ppb |
NS |
NS |
2.13 |
2018 |
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Bromodichloroacetic Acid |
ppb |
NS |
NS |
0.94 |
2018 |
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Chlorodibromoacetic Acid |
ppb |
NS |
NS |
0.83 |
2018 |
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Dibromoacetic Acid |
ppb |
NS |
NS |
1.73 |
2018 |
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Dichloroacetic Acid |
ppb |
NS |
NS |
2.01 |
2018 |
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Monobromoacetic Acid |
ppb |
NS |
NS |
0.22 |
2018 |
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Monochloroacetic Acid |
ppb |
NS |
NS |
0.06 |
2018 |
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Tribromoacetic Acid |
ppb |
NS |
NS |
0.14 |
2018 |
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Trichloroacetic Acid |
ppb |
NS |
NS |
0.66 |
2018 |
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Germanium |
ppb |
NS |
NS |
0.1 |
2018 |
Industrial Waste Discharge |
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Manganese |
ppb |
NS |
NS |
3.83 |
2018 |
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Bromide |
ppb |
NS |
NS |
0.17 |
2018 |
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Total Organic Carbon |
ppb |
NS |
NS |
0.25 |
2018 |
Naturally Present in the Environment |
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Octanic Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) |
ppt |
NS |
NS |
10.07 |
2020 |
Industrial Waste Discharge |
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Perfluoro Octanic Acid (PFOA) |
ppt |
NS |
NS |
6.43 |
2020 |
Industrial Waste Discharge |
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SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT
City of Orange water supplies are from various sources including groundwater, purchased water from northern California and the Colorado River, and local watersheds. An assessment of our drinking water sources was completed in December 2002. Water sources are considered most vulnerable to contamination from those activities associated with urban industrial environments such as chemical processing, petroleum pipelines and storage, gas stations and sewer collection systems. The City of Orange carefully tests all water supply sources to assure the safety and compliance with all Drinking Water Standards. A copy of the assessment summary is available at the City of Orange Water Division, located at 189 S. Water St., or you may request a summary be sent to you by contacting the City of Orange Water Division at (714)
City of Orange Water Division Service Area Map
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P.O. Box 449, Orange, CA 92866
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www.cityoforange.org
24 Hour Emergency (714)
Chris Costlow, Sr. Water Quality Inspector Jason Athas, Sr. Water Quality Inspector
Water Quality (714)
Water Engineering (714)
Water Billing (714)
www.cityoforange.org/ccr
Water Supply, Water Quality, and Related Topics
CUSTOMER SERVICE: We are committed to provide prompt courteous service to our customers. If you have questions about water quality, pressure or other supply issues, please call (714)
ONGOING WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES:
The City of Orange adheres to strict regulatory standards for materials used in our water system. Rigorous third party testing assures all materials are approved for use in potable water systems. With testing performed by other public and private laboratories, we are able to assure that our water supply meets or exceeds all applicable drinking water standards. In addition, our staff administers a
DISINFECTION: Water supplies are made safe to drink in several ways. All of the city’s well water sources are naturally filtered as the water percolates through the ground removing impurities. As an added protection, the city chlorinates all well water pumped into the distribution system. Other water sources require treatment at facilities designed to remove impurities and make water safe to drink. Water treatment facilities use various forms of disinfection including chlorine, chloramines and ozone. Each, or a combination of these, may be used to treat surface water purchased by the city for delivery to our customers. All treatment methods are designed to make the water safe for humans to drink. Chloramine disinfection can be toxic to fish and other aquatic animals and is of concern for kidney dialysis patients. Water supplied with chloramines generally makes up about 25% to 35% of our total supply. Pet fish owners should take
appropriate remedies when changing or adding water from the tap to fishponds or fish tanks. Dialysis patients should consult a health care professional for appropriate precautions.
FIRE HYDRANTS: The City of Orange maintains high standards for water supplies available for fire protection and is rated a Class I Water System by the Insurance Services Office. We have over 4,500 public fire hydrants located throughout our service area. Many other hydrants are privately owned and maintained by the property owner. The city tests all public hydrants on a regular interval, usually once each year. It is very important that hydrants function properly and are accessible to firefighters when emergency supplies are needed. If there is a hydrant in front of your home or on your property, please maintain a sufficiently clear,
REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY SOURCES: Water supplies throughout Southern California are derived from several sources. These sources include water from Northern California via the State Water Project, the Colorado River, local groundwater basins, local water sheds, reclamation and water reuse projects, and ocean desalinization. The combination of some or all of these sources is available to the City of Orange now or in the future. Reliable water supplies are essential to our health, safety, and welfare. No single source is sufficient to meet all of our water supply needs. The challenge is to find a
Contaminants
City of Orange
EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the California State Water Resources Control Board, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
Utility details
- Serves: 138640
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Purchased surface water
- Total: 25
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- Arsenic
- Bromodichloromethane
- Bromoform
- Chloroform
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Dibromochloromethane
- Dichloroacetic acid
- Nitrate
- Nitrate and nitrite
- Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)
- Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
- Uranium
Other Detected Contaminants
- 1%2C4-Dioxane
- Barium
- Bromide
- Chlorate
- Dibromoacetic acid
- Fluoride
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Molybdenum
- Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA)
- Strontium
- Trichloroacetic acid
- Vanadium
Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.
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Orange Tap Water
You have probably heard the alarm about all of the contaminants that are being found in Orange water. The news stations, television stations, and even some local celebrities say that this is a reason to “do a home purification.” The fact is that there are safety steps that you can take to make sure that your drinking water is as clean as it can be. Here are some of the things you need to know about what could be lurking in your household.
You should know that it is a good idea to get your drinking water tested. There are some areas around the country where there has been significant contamination with bacteria and other harmful contaminants. When you do water testing on your own, you will see the levels of these contaminants. You can then figure out if you have any areas where you need to make changes so that your water is better than it is now. Even though you may not have water testing available when you live in an area with high contamination levels, you should still do it once you move out of that area.
If you want to make sure that you are not buying bottled water in the future, there are some easy steps that you can take to eliminate the risk of purchasing a product that is not as clean as you think it is. You can buy water in either a can or bottles from a variety of places that are trusted. Just make sure that you purchase the tap water you want to use from one of those companies and not one of the ones associated with the bottled water industry.
Drinking Water in Orange
The story of contaminated drinking water in Orange, California, has been a grave concern since the 1980s. It was then that scientists and doctors worldwide realized that ingesting even small amounts of a variety of toxic substances and heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium can cause a great deal of harm to our health. After successfully convincing governments worldwide that we need to take our drinking water safety more seriously, many companies worldwide have made considerable investments to build storage tanks for contaminated water at the plant and purify it before it goes out into the communities. Unfortunately, many of these companies only found out that they had done wrong after a large spill took place. But even still, the contamination still exists, and if you live in or near an Orange, California water tank, you are constantly at risk.
Since there is no regulatory body in charge of ensuring the protection of our drinking water, each water company that operates in this region is responsible for taking the appropriate steps to ensure the healthiness and safety of the water. As long as we don’t pay attention, it’s all going to be for nothing. But what can you do? You can do certain things to make sure that you’re drinking water in Orange is safe and healthy.
First of all, never purchase a water bottle from the store. They use plastic bottles, and when those plastic bottles leak, contaminants can get into your water and the air that is breathed in by anyone who uses it. If you want to be sure that your water is safe, you should invest in one of the high-quality bottle-less water systems currently available on the market. These systems use distillers to clean the water, eliminating all contaminants and allowing it to be filtered and aerated in its own container before being delivered to your home. These systems cost more than other ones, but if you have an excellent water source and a constant flow of it from your tap, you may never even need to worry about repurchasing a bottle.
Orange Water Supply
The Orange water supply comes from the heart of California and supplies areas of Los Angeles as well as the other portions of the state. This is the main water supply that will be distributed to Long Beach, Inglewood, Oxnard, etc. Different methods are being put into place to make sure that you do not have any problems with your water supply and the following are just some of the things that you need to know about it:
The first one is that you need to make sure that there will be testing done in the city every week. They do this to make sure that there is nothing in the water that can make it harmful for the people who use it and the environment. Different types of testing are used, and they include testing for bacteria, algae, and any organic materials in the water. You will have to get this done if you want to have safe water to use in your home or business.
The second thing is that there are different treatment centers in the area as well. You can check with them to find out what you need to do to make sure that the water is the safest that it can be. There are different types of treatment methods used, and you should always check with them to make sure that the water coming into your home is clean and pure. You can also get water that is not treated, but you will have to pay more for that. It is up to you to figure out what you want out of your water supply.
Water Systems in Orange
Are you looking for an ideal water system for your home? You should think about installing a water dispenser in your home. The water systems in Orange County provide you with the water you need without using a water tap. With a water dispenser, all you have to do is simply fill up your water tank and start using water purified by the addition of reverse osmosis or distillation. This process takes away all impurities from the water to ensure that your water is safe to drink and gives you better health.
Suppose you are a resident in the Orange County, California area, and you need some help choosing the proper water system. In that case, you should contact a company that provides water systems in Orange County. These companies will give you a free quote on what kind of system you would need for your home. They will even assist you in setting up the unit at your home to meet all of the State water commission requirements so that your water will be safe to drink and free of contaminants.
When looking for a water system, you have to consider how many people will be using it. Some larger models can hold hundreds of gallons of water, and there are also compact units that only hold enough water to meet one person’s needs. You need to also consider where you will be installing the system to know the size of the water tank you will need to purchase. Water systems in Orange County come in all different sizes and shapes, so you can find a method to meet your specific needs.