Irvine Ranch Water District
EPA ID: CA3010092 · 444,800 people served · 34 ZIP codes
Since the flagged events, Irvine Ranch Water District resolved all 6 violations — compliant today, 444,800 residents served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 4 (2022) to 29 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Irvine Ranch Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Irvine Ranch Water District serves a community with a median household income of $135,609 and an estimated 979,327 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Irvine Ranch Water District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 2% of homes in Orange County, California rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Irvine Ranch Water District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 77 detections recorded. 12 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 8 exceed state limits.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Irvine Ranch Water District (EPA ID: CA3010092) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 444,800 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 34 ZIP codes across 16 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: A (88/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92602 | 0.0011 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 92603 | 0.0011 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 92604 | 0.0011 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 92606 | 0.0011 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 92612 | 0.0011 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 92614 | 0.0011 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 92616 | 0.0011 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 92617 | 0.0011 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 92618 | 0.0011 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 92619 | 0.0011 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 92620 | 0.0011 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 92623 | 0.0011 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 92697 | 0.0011 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 92710 | 0.0011 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 28 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 6 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
This system serves 34 ZIP codes:
92602 · 92603 · 92604 · 92606 · 92610 92612 · 92614 · 92616 · 92617 · 92618 92619 · 92620 · 92623 · 92625 · 92626 92627 · 92630 · 92650 · 92651 · 92657 92660 · 92676 · 92679 · 92691 · 92692 92697 · 92698 · 92705 · 92707 · 92710 92780 · 92782 · 92867 · 92869
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Irvine Ranch Water District (CA3010092) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Irvine Ranch Water District water safe to drink?
Irvine Ranch Water District has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Irvine Ranch Water District serve?
Irvine Ranch Water District serves approximately 444,800 people across 34 ZIP codes in California.
Where does Irvine Ranch Water District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
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What You Can Do
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