Water System Report CA

Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground

EPA ID: CA3301482 · 180 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 180 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

180
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$859K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 75% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$119,984
Median Household Income
66,461
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground serves a community with a median household income of $119,984 and an estimated 66,461 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.0051 ppt, PFOS: 0.0065 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,300 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground (EPA ID: CA3301482) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 180 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 92630 in Lake Forest.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground (CA3301482) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground serve?

Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground serves approximately 180 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
154
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 180
Reported to California

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground serve?
Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground serves approximately 180 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground's water source?
Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground's service area?
The Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground service area has a median household income of $119,984. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground get its water?
Ortega Oaks Rv Park&campground's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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