Water System Report CA

Ontario Municipal Utilities Company

EPA ID: CA3610034 · 185,010 people served · 9 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Ontario Municipal Utilities Company reported no EPA violations for its service population of 185,010.

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

B · 77
Avg Safety Score
185,010
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$579K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ontario Municipal Utilities Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$82,294
Median Household Income
354,794
Service Area Population
51%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ontario Municipal Utilities Company serves a community with a median household income of $82,294 and an estimated 354,794 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 51% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Ontario Municipal Utilities Company'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in San Bernardino 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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 75% 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. 34 detections recorded. 9 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 5 exceed state limits.

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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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Scwa - Laguna/vineyard
184,896 people
B 5 violations
C 1 violation
B 0 violations
Sweetwater Authority
191,282 people
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City of Stockton
191,302 people
B 11 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $667
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $389
Water Filtration $33
Total Estimated Cost $1,489

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 $1,489 (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

ONTARIO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES COMPANY (EPA ID: CA3610034) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 185,010 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (77/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
91758 0.0006 mg/L No N/A
91761 0.0006 mg/L No N/A
91762 0.0006 mg/L No N/A
91764 0.0006 mg/L No N/A
91798 0.0006 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 6 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ontario Municipal Utilities Company (CA3610034) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ontario Municipal Utilities Company water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ontario Municipal Utilities Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ontario Municipal Utilities Company serve?

Ontario Municipal Utilities Company serves approximately 185,010 people across 9 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Ontario Municipal Utilities Company get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
1044
Detections
8
Latest sample
8/9/2023
Highest analyte
PFOA: 30 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 30 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFHxA 7.1 ppt
PFPeA 6.7 ppt
PFBA 6.4 ppt
PFOS 5.2 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxS 4.2 ppt 10 ppt Below current 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 →

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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
39,390
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 185,010
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

Is water from Ontario Municipal Utilities Company safe to drink?
Ontario Municipal Utilities Company earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Ontario Municipal Utilities Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ontario Municipal Utilities Company serve?
Ontario Municipal Utilities Company serves approximately 185,010 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Ontario Municipal Utilities Company's water source?
Ontario Municipal Utilities Company draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ontario Municipal Utilities Company's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Ontario Municipal Utilities Company's service area?
The Ontario Municipal Utilities Company service area has a median household income of $82,294. EPA EJScreen data classifies 51% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ontario Municipal Utilities Company get its water?
Ontario Municipal Utilities Company'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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