Elkins Ranch
EPA ID: CA5601134 · 150 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Elkins Ranch recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 150 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 87% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 4 (2024) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Elkins Ranch Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Elkins Ranch serves a community with a median household income of $90,258 and an estimated 18,917 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?
Elkins Ranch'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 1% of homes in Ventura County, California rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
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
Elkins Ranch (EPA ID: CA5601134) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 150 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Elkins Ranch (CA5601134) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elkins Ranch water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Elkins Ranch has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Elkins Ranch serve?
Elkins Ranch serves approximately 150 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.
Where does Elkins Ranch get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.