East Orange County Water District - Wz
EPA ID: CA3010093 · 0 people served · 15 ZIP codes
In every reporting cycle over the past five years, East Orange County Water District - Wz has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 0 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for East Orange County Water District - Wz Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The East Orange County Water District - Wz serves a community with a median household income of $125,799 and an estimated 252,731 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
East Orange County Water District - Wz'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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 36 detections recorded. 15 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 10 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in California
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
East Orange County Water District - Wz (EPA ID: CA3010093) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 0 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 15 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 11 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.
- 92624 — Capistrano Beach
- 92672 — San Clemente
- 92673 — San Clemente
- 92675 — San Juan Capistrano
- 92856 — Orange
- 92857 — Orange
- 92859 — Orange
- 92862 — Orange
- 92863 — Orange
- 92864 — Orange
- 92865 — Orange
- 92866 — Orange
- 92867 — Orange
- 92868 — Orange
- 92869 — Orange
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for East Orange County Water District - Wz (CA3010093) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Orange County Water District - Wz water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, East Orange County Water District - Wz has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does East Orange County Water District - Wz serve?
East Orange County Water District - Wz serves approximately 0 people across 15 ZIP codes in California.
Where does East Orange County Water District - Wz get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.