Water System Report CA

Ojai Water System

EPA ID: CA5610014 ยท 6,801 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ojai Water System (CA5610014): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero EPA violations over five years - Ojai Water System has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 6,801.

Data: EPA SDWIS

6,801
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$889K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ojai Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$82,298
Median Household Income
21,559
Service Area Population
23%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ojai Water System serves a community with a median household income of $82,298 and an estimated 21,559 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Ojai Water System'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

Ojai Water System (EPA ID: CA5610014) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 6,801 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 93023 in Ojai.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ojai Water System (CA5610014) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ojai Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ojai Water System in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Ojai Water System serve?

Ojai Water System serves approximately 6,801 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Ojai Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
87

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Ojai Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ojai Water System serve?
Ojai Water System serves approximately 6,801 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ojai Water System's water source?
Ojai Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ojai Water System's service area?
The Ojai Water System service area has a median household income of $82,298. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ojai Water System get its water?
Ojai Water System'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ojai Water System Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca5610014/
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