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Is Irvine Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Yes! Generally Safe to Drink*

LAST UPDATED: 7:47 pm, July 27, 2022
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Can You Drink Tap Water in Irvine?

Yes, Irvine's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Irvine has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page, the city's water provider website, or Irvine's local Twitter account.

According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Irvine's water utility, Irvine Ranch Water District, had 1 non-health-based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. The last violation for Irvine was resolved on Sept. 30, 2020. This assessment is based on the Irvine Ranch Water District water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.

While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.

The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.

Water Quality Report for Irvine Tap Water

The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Irvine tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.

Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.

EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.

There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.

We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Irvine's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.

Irvine Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years

Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Irvine Ranch Water District for Irvine in California. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.

From Sept. 1, 2020 to Sept. 30, 2020, Irvine had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Total Coliform Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Revised Total Coliform Rule.

Is there Lead in Irvine Water?

Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Irvine water system, Irvine Ranch Water District, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0 mg/L of lead in Irvine water. This is 0% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Irvine contained more lead.

While Irvine water testing may have found 0.0 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.

No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.

Are there PFAS in Irvine Tap Water?

Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - Marine Corps Air Station Tustin - near Irvine with suspected leaks.

With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Irvine has been evaluated for yet.

Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.

Irvine SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years

Compliance Period Status Health-Based? Category Code Code Rule Code Contaminant Code Rule Group Code Rule Family Code
09/01/2020 - 09/30/2020 Resolved No Monitoring Violation (MON) Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) (3A) Revised Total Coliform Rule (111) Revised Total Coliform Rule (8000) Microbials (100) Total Coliform Rules (110)

What do these Violations Mean?

Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.

Health Based Violations

  1. Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
  2. Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
  3. Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.

Non-Health Based Violations

  1. Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
  2. Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
  3. Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.

SDWA Table Key

Field Description
Compliance Period Dates of the compliance period.
Status Current status of the violation.
  • Resolved - The violation has at least one resolving enforcement action. In SDWIS, this indicates that either the system has returned to compliance from the violation, the rule that was violated was no longer applicable, or no further action was needed.
  • Archived - The violation is not Resolved, but is more than five years past its compliance period end date. In keeping with the Enforcement Response Policy, the violation no longer contributes to the public water system's overall compliance status. Unresolved violations are also marked as Archived when a system ceases operations (becomes inactive).
  • Addressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and is addressed by one or more formal enforcement actions.
  • Unaddressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and has not been addressed by formal enforcement.
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Health-Based? Whether the violation is health based.
Category Code
The category of violation that is reported.
  • TT - Treatment Technique Violation
  • MRDL - Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
  • Other - Other Violation
  • MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
  • MR - Monitoring and Reporting
  • MON - Monitoring Violation
  • RPT - Reporting Violation
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Code A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table.
Contaminant Code A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation.
Rule Code Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rule
  • 121 - Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 122 - Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 123 - Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Ground Water Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 331 - Nitrates
  • 332 - Arsenic
  • 333 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 111 - Revised Total Coliform Rule
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Rule Group Code Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
  • 120 - Surface Water Treatment Rules
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Groundwater Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 330 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rules
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
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Rule Family Code Code for rule family.
  • 100 - Microbials
  • 200 - Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 300 - Chemicals
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.

Irvine Water - Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT ARE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS?
Drinking water standards established by U.S. EPA and DDW set limits for substances that may affect consumer health or aesthetic qualities of drinking water. The chart in this report shows the following types of water quality standards:
WHAT IS A WATER QUALITY GOAL?
In addition to mandatory water quality standards, U.S. EPA and DDW have set voluntary water quality goals for some contaminants. Water quality goals are often set at such low levels that they are not achievable in practice and are not directly measurable. Nevertheless, these goals provide useful guideposts and direction for water management practices. The chart in this report includes three types of water quality goals: Water is sampled and tested throughout the year. Contaminants are measured in:
HOW ARE CONTAMINANTS MEASURED?
Water is sampled and tested throughout the year. Contaminants are measured in:
HOW DO I CONTACT IRVINE CUSTOMER SERVICE?
To contact customer service for the Irvine water provider, Irvine Ranch Water District, please use the information below.
By Phone: 949-453-5620
By Email: colston@irwd.com
By Mail: P.O. Box 57000
IRVINE, CA, 92619-7000
HOW TO PAY BILL FOR IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT
Already have an account?

Existing customers can login to their Irvine Ranch Water District account to pay their Irvine water bill by clicking here.

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If you want to pay your Irvine Ranch Water District bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your Irvine water bill.

Want to pay without an account?

If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Irvine water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.

HOW TO START & STOP IRVINE WATER SERVICE
Starting Your Service

Moving to a new house or apartment in Irvine means you will often need to put the water in your name with Irvine Ranch Water District. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.

Start Service Form

Want to create a new account?

Leaving your house or apartment in Irvine means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Irvine Ranch Water District. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.

Stop Service Form

Is Irvine Tap Water Safe to Drink? Tap water & safety quality

The estimated price of bottled water

$1.83 in USD (1.5-liter)

USER SUBMITTED RATINGS

Irvine tap water
  • Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility 38% Low
  • Water Pollution 36% Low
  • Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility 72% High
  • Water Quality 64% High

The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Irvine, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).

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Irvine Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)

The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Irvine's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.

2021 WATER QUALIT Y REPORT

IRWD 2021 Water Quality Report

Since 1990, California public water utilities have provided

an annual water quality report to their customers. This year’s

report covers calendar year 2020 drinking water quality

testing and reporting. Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) vigilantly safeguards its water supply and, as in years past, the water delivered to your home meets

the quality standards required by federal and state regulatory agencies. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

(U.S. EPA) and the State Water Resources

Control Board, Division of Drinking Water (DDW) are the agencies responsible

for establishing and enforcing drinking water quality standards.

IRWD and other regional water suppliers frequently go beyond what is required by testing for unregulated chemicals that may have health risks but do not have drinking water standards.

For example, the Orange County Water District (OCWD), which manages the groundwater basin; the Metropolitan Water District

of Southern California (MWD), which supplies imported treat- ed surface water; and IRWD, which operates a local surface water treatment plant and several groundwater treatment plants, all test for unregulated chemicals in our water supply. Unregulated chemical monitoring helps U.S. EPA and DDW

determine where certain chemicals occur and whether new standards need to be established for those chemicals.

Through drinking water quality compliance testing programs carried out by OCWD (groundwater), MWD (treated surface water) and IRWD (treatment plants and the distribution system), your drinking water is constantly monitored

from source to tap for regulated and unregulated constituents. The state allows drinking water agencies to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentra- tions of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some

data, though representative, is more than one year old.

This report contains important information about your drinking water. Translate it,

or speak with someone who understands it.

Ce rapport contient des informations importantes sur votre eau potable. Traduisez-le ou parlez en avec quelqu’un qui le comprend bien.

Arabic

Chinese

French

Questions about your water?

Contact us for answers.

If you have questions about this report, please call Lars Oldewage, IRWD water quality manager, at 949-453-5858. To reach IRWD Customer Service and for other information,

please call 949-453-5300,

or email CustomerService@IRWD.com.

Der Bericht enthält wichtige informationen über die Wasser- qualität in Ihrer Umgebung. Der Bericht sollte entweder offiziell uebersetzt werden, oder sprechen Sie mit Freunden oder Bekannten, die gute Englischkenntnisse besitzen.

German

Korean

Questo rapporto contiene informazioni inportanti che riguardano la vostra aqua potabile. Traducetelo, o parlate con una persona qualificata in grado di spiegarvelo.

ItalianJapanese

Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Para mas información ó traducción, favor de contactar a Customer Service Representative. Telefono: 949-453-5300.

SpanishVietnamese

Community participation

The IRWD Board of Directors meets the second and fourth Monday of each month beginning at 5 p.m. at IRWD, 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, California 92618.

A copy of this report is also available on our website: IRWD.com. For more informa- tion about the health effects of the listed contaminants in the following tables, call the U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.

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The quality of your water is our primary concern

Sources of supply

IRWD is committed to providing a clean and reliable water supply for its customers. Our drinking water is a blend of groundwater from the Orange County Groundwater Basin and surface water imported by the Metropolitan Water District. MWD’s imported water sources come from the State Water Project and the Colorado River Aqueduct. Local groundwater is pumped from a natural underground reservoir that stretches from the Prado Dam and fans across the northwestern portions of Orange County, stretching as far south as the El Toro “Y.” Additional source waters come from the Harding Canyon Dam watershed and the Santiago Creek Dam watershed. Local groundwater comprises approxi- mately 65% of the total IRWD drinking water supply.

Basic information about drinking water contaminants

Drinking water sources (both tap and bottled water) may include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the layers of the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animal and human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

  • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife.
  • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential uses.
  • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production or mining activities.
  • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic sewage discharges, oil and gas production, mining and farming.
  • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gasoline stations, urban stormwater runoff, agricultural application and septic systems.

The Eastern Branch of the California Aqueduct,

part of the California State Water Project, wends its way towards southern California.

To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U.S. EPA and DDW prescribe regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations and California law also establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that provide the same protection for public health. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reason- ably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.

More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.

Safe from COVID-19

The coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 (which leads to the illness COVID-19), does not present a threat to our water supplies.

IRWD’s groundwater comes from deep wells, which do not contain viruses or other pathogenic organisms. Our imported surface water receives advanced water treatment that removes all microorganisms including viruses.

Additional information about COVID-19 and your water supply is available from the California Water Boards at waterboards.ca.gov.

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Information the U.S. EPA would like you to know

Drinking water fluoridation

Fluoride has been added to U.S. drinking water supplies since 1945. In December 2007, MWD joined a majority of the nation’s public water suppliers in adding fluoride to drinking water to help prevent

tooth decay. MWD was in compliance with all provisions of the State's fluoridation system requirements.

IRWD’s local groundwater contains naturally occurring

fluoride, but is not supplemented with fluoride. Fluoride levels in drinking water are limited under California state regulations at a maximum dosage of 2 parts per million.

There are many places to go for additional information about the fluoridation of drinking water:

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

800-232-4636 cdc.gov/fluoridation

State Water Resources Control Board,

Division of Drinking Water

waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/ certlic/drinkingwater/Fluoridation.html

American Water Works Association: awwa.org

For more information about MWD’s fluoridation program, please contact Edgar G. Dymally at 213-217-5709 or at edymally@mwdh2o.com.

Cryptosporidium

Cryptosporidium is a microscopic organism that, when ingested, can cause diarrhea, fever, and other gastrointestinal symptoms.

The organism comes from animal and/or human waste and may be in surface water. MWD and IRWD tested the source waters and treated surface waters for Cryptosporidium in 2020 and did not detect it.

If detected in any drinking water samples, Cryptosporidium is eliminated by an effective treatment combination including sedimentation, filtration and disinfection.

The U.S. EPA and the federal Centers for Disease Control guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contami- nants are available from the U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.

Immuno-compromised people

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno- compromised people, such as those with cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy, people who have had organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly people and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.

Total coliform rule

This Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) reflects changes in drinking water regulatory requirements instituted during 2016. All water systems are required to comply with the state Total Coliform Rule. Effective April 1, 2016, all water systems are also required to comply with the federal Revised Total Coliform Rule.

The new federal rule protects public health by ensuring the integrity of the drinking water distribution system by monitoring for the presence of microbials (i.e., total coliform and E. coli bacteria). U.S. EPA anticipates greater public health protection as the new rule requires water systems that are vulnerable to microbial contamination to identify and resolve potential issues. Water systems that exceed a specified frequency of total coliform occurrences are required to conduct an assessment to determine if any sanitary defects exist. If found, these must be corrected by the water system.

Chloramines

Water imported from MWD and locally produced ground- water contains chloramines, a combination of chlorine and ammonia, as a drinking water disinfectant. Chloramines effectively kill bacteria and other microorganisms that may cause disease.

Chloramines have no odor when used properly. People who use kidney dialysis machines may want to

take special precautions and consult their physician for the appropriate type of water treatment.

Customers who maintain fish ponds, tanks or aquariums should also make necessary adjustments in water quality treatment, as these disinfectants are toxic to fish.

For further information or if you have any questions about chloramines please visit IRWD.com or call 949-453-5300.

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Water quality issues that could affect your health

About lead in tap water

IRWD meets all standards for lead in the U.S. EPA Lead and Copper Rule. If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems,

especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing.

IRWD is responsible for providing high-quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before

using water for drinking or cooking. IRWD encourages you to collect the flushed water and reuse it for another beneficial purpose, such as watering potted plants.

Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and

steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the

Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at epa.gov/safewater/lead.

If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish

to have your water tested.

Nitrate advisory

Nitrate in drinking water at

levels above 10 mg/L is a health risk for infants of less than six months old. Such nitrate levels in drinking water can interfere with the capacity of the infant’s blood to carry oxygen, resulting in a serious illness; symptoms include shortness of breath and blueness of the skin.

Nitrate levels above 10 mg/L may also affect the ability of the

blood to carry oxygen in other individuals, such as pregnant women and those with certain specific enzyme deficiencies.

If you are caring for an infant or are pregnant, you should ask advice from your health care provider.

Want additional information? Explore water online.

There’s a wealth of information on the internet about drinking water quality, water reliability and water issues in general. A good place to begin your research is IRWD.com/water-report.

In addition to extensive information about your local water and the support and services we offer, you’ll find links to many other regional, statewide and national water resources.

You can also view “Journey of a Water Sample: How We Safeguard Your Water,” a short video depicting the steps IRWD staff take to ensure the high quality of our drinking water.

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Irvine Ranch Water District Local and Imported Drinking Water Quality Results for 2020

 

 

PHG

Average

Average

Average

 

 

 

 

 

MRDLG

Local Treated

Local Treated

Imported MWD

Range of

MCL

Typical Source

Chemical

MCL MRDL

(MCLG)

Groundwater

Surface Water

Treated Water

Detections

Violation?

of Contaminant

Radiologicals – Tested in 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alpha Radiation (pCi/L)

15

(0)

<3

ND

<3

ND – 7.4

No

Erosion of Natural Deposits

Beta Radiation (pCi/L)

50

(0)

ND

6

<4

ND – 7

No

Decay of natural and man-made deposits

Uranium (pCi/L)

20

0.43

<1

1.1

2

ND – 3.0

No

Erosion of Natural Deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inorganic Chemicals – Tested in 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aluminum (ppm)

1

0.6

ND

ND

0.14

ND – 0.26

No

Treatment Process Residue, Natural Deposits

Arsenic (ppb)

10

0.004

<2.0

2.2

ND

ND – 2.9

No

Erosion of Natural Deposits

Barium (ppm)

1

2

ND

ND

0.11

ND – 0.11

No

Erosion of Natural Deposits

Bromate (ppb)

10

0.1

NR

NR

1.9

ND – 1.3

No

Byproduct of Drinking Water Ozonation

Chlorine (ppm)

4.0

4

NR

2.2

NR

1.2 – 2.7

No

Drinking water disinfectant added for treatment

Chlorine Dioxide (ppb)

800

800

NR

<20

NR

ND – 80

No

Drinking water disinfectant added for treatment

Chlorite (ppm)

1

0.05

NR

0.16

NR

ND – 0.57

No

Erosion of Natural Deposits

Fluoride (ppm) naturally-occurring

2

1

0.45

0.29

0.3

ND – 1.6

No

Erosion of Natural Deposits

Fluoride (ppm) treatment-related

Control Range 0.6 – 1.2 ppm

NR

NR

0.7

0.5 – 0.9

No

Water Additive for Dental Health

 

Optimal Level 0.7 ppm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nitrate (ppm as N)

10

10

1.5

ND

ND

ND – 5.0

No

Fertilizers, Septic Tanks

Nitrate+Nitrite (ppm as N)

10

10

1.6

ND

ND

ND – 5.0

No

Fertilizers, Septic Tanks

Selenium (ppb)

50

30

<5

ND

ND

ND – 7.2

No

Fertilizers, Septic Tanks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secondary Standards* – Tested in 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aluminum (ppb)

200*

600

ND

ND

137

ND – 260

No

Treatment Process Residue, Natural Deposits

Chloride (ppm)

500*

n/a

24

64

94

13 – 94

No

Leaching from Natural Deposits; Seawater Influence

Color (color units)

15*

n/a

<3

<3

1

ND – 7

No

Naturally-Occurring Organic Substances

Odor (TON)

3*

n/a

<1

2

2

ND – 3

No

Naturally-Occurring Organic Materials

Manganese (ppb)

50 *

n/a

<20

<20

ND

ND – 141

No

Leaching from natural deposits; industrial wastes

Specific Conductance (µmho/cm)

1,600*

n/a

426

909

970

323 – 975

No

Ions in Water; Seawater Influence

Sulfate (ppm)

500*

n/a

59

200

216

3.2 – 271

No

Runoff or Leaching from Natural Deposits

Total Dissolved Solids (ppm)

1,000*

n/a

279

574

592

182 – 603

No

Runoff or Leaching from Natural Deposits

Turbidity (NTU)

5*

n/a

0.15

0.10

ND

ND – 0.65

No

Erosion of Natural Deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unregulated Contaminants – Tested in 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alkalinity, Total (ppm as CaCO3)

Not Regulated

n/a

148

172

118

62 – 228

n/a

Runoff or Leaching from Natural Deposits

Bicarbonate (ppm as HCO3)

Not Regulated

n/a

175

209

NR

74 – 235

n/a

Runoff or Leaching from Natural Deposits

Boron (ppm)

NL = 1

n/a

0.10

0.13

0.13

ND – 0.53

n/a

Runoff or Leaching from Natural Deposits

Bromide (ppm)

Not Regulated

n/a

<0.10

NR

NR

ND – 0.18

n/a

Runoff or Leaching from Natural Deposits

Calcium (ppm)

Not Regulated

n/a

35

74

66

2.6 – 100

n/a

Runoff or Leaching from Natural Deposits

Carbonate (ppm)

Not Regulated

n/a

2.9

<0.6

NR

ND – 21

n/a

Runoff or Leaching from Natural Deposits

Chlorate (ppb)

NL = 800

n/a

NR

NR

69

69

n/a

Byproduct of Drinking Water Chlorination

Corrosivity (Aggressiveness)

Not Regulated

n/a

11.8

12.2

12.4

10.7 – 12.4

n/a

Elemental Balance in Water

Corrosivity (Langlier Index)

Not Regulated

n/a

0.06

0.39

0.59

-1.0 – 0.69

n/a

Elemental Balance in Water

Hardness, Total (ppm as CaCO3)

Not Regulated

n/a

119

308

265

7.6 – 350

n/a

Runoff or Leaching from Natural Deposits

Hardness, Total (grains/gal)

Not Regulated

n/a

7.0

18

15

0.4 – 20

n/a

Runoff or Leaching from Natural Deposits

Hexavalent Chromium (ppb)**

Not Regulated

n/a

<1

ND

ND

ND – 1.32

n/a

Erosion of Natural Deposits, Industrial Discharges

Magnesium (ppm)

Not Regulated

n/a

7.5

29.7

26

ND – 29.7

n/a

Runoff or Leaching from Natural Deposits

Molybdenum (ppb)

Not Regulated

n/a

9.5

4.5

NR

ND – 19

n/a

Drinking Water Treatment Chemical for Aesthetic Quality

n-Nitrosodimethylamine (ppt)

Not Regulated

n/a

NR

NR

3.1

3.1

n/a

Drinking water chloramination; industrial processes

ortho-Phosphate (ppm)

Not Regulated

n/a

<0.4

NR

NR

ND – 0.4

n/a

Drinking Water Treatment Chemical

pH (pH units)

Not Regulated

n/a

8.2

7.7

8.1

7.5 – 8.7

n/a

Acidity, Hydrogen Ions

Potassium (ppm)

Not Regulated

n/a

1.5

4.7

4.6

0.6 – 4.7

n/a

Runoff or Leaching from Natural Deposits

Sodium (ppm)

Not Regulated

n/a

61

71

96

30 – 121

n/a

Runoff or Leaching from Natural Deposits

Total Organic Carbon (ppm)

TT

n/a

0.68

3.1

2.4

ND – 6.7

TT

Various Natural and Man-Made sources

Vanadium (ppb)

NL = 50

n/a

2.7

ND

ND

ND – 7.7

n/a

Runoff or Leaching from Natural Deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your water has been tested for many more chemicals than are listed above, including metals (such as mercury), pesticides, volatile organics and PFAS compounds. Chemicals not detected in any water sources are not included in the table. *Contaminant is regulated by a secondary standard to maintain aesthetic qualities (taste, odor, color).

**There is currently no MCL for hexavalent chromium. The previous MCL of 10 ppb was withdrawn on September 11, 2017.

ppt = parts-per-trillion; ppb = parts-per-billion; ppm = parts-per-million; pCi/L = picoCuries per liter; ND = not detected; n/a = not applicable; NR = not required to be tested; NL = Notification Level; < = average is less than the detection limit for reporting purposes;

MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level; (MCLG) = federal MCL Goal; PHG = California Public Health Goal; µmho/cm = micromho per centimeter;

  1. = Treatment Technique; RAA = Highest Running Annual Average; NTU = nephelometric turbidity units

Turbidity – combined filter effluent

 

 

Treatment Technique

Turbidity Measurements

TT Violation?

Typical Source of Contaminant

Baker Water Treatment Plant

1) Highest single turbidity measurement

0.1 NTU

0.06

No

Soil Run-Off

 

2)

Percentage of samples less than 0.3 NTU

95%

100%

No

Soil Run-Off

Metropolitan Water District Diemer Filtration Plant

1)

Highest single turbidity measurement

0.3 NTU

0.04

No

Soil Run-Off

 

2)

Percentage of samples less than 0.3 NTU

95%

100%

No

Soil Run-Off

Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water, an indication of particulate matter, some of which might include harmful microorganisms.

Low turbidity in treated surface water is a good indicator of effective filtration. Filtration is called a “treatment technique” (TT).

A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of contaminants in drinking water that are difficult and sometimes impossible to measure directly.

Unregulated Chemicals Requiring Monitoring at Entry Points to the Distribution System

Chemical

Notification Level

PHG

Average Local and Imported

Range of Detections

Most Recent Sampling Date

Bromide (ppm)

n/a

n/a

0.20

0.025

– 0.72

2020

Germanium, Total (ppb)

n/a

n/a

<0.3

ND – 0.8

2020

Manganese, Total (ppb)

MCL = 50***

n/a

0.88

ND – 2.7

2020

Total Organic Carbon (ppm)

n/a

n/a

1.2

0.06

– 6.5

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

***Total manganese is regulated with an secondary MCL of 50 ppb to maintain aesthetic quality (color). Total manganese was also included as part of the unregulated chemicals requiring monitoring.

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2020 Irvine Ranch Water District Distribution System Water Quality

 

MCL

Average

Range of

MCL

Typical Source

Disinfection Byproducts

(MRDL/MRDLG)

Amount

Detections

Violation?

of Contaminant

Total Trihalomethanes (ppb)

80

45 ***

6.7 – 55.5

No

Byproducts of Chlorine Disinfection

Haloacetic Acids (ppb)

60

22 ***

1.9 – 21.5

No

Byproducts of Chlorine Disinfection

Chlorite (ppm)

1

0.059

0.026 – 0.129

No

Byproduct of Chlorine Dioxide used in Treatment

Chlorine Residual (ppm)

(4.0 / 4)

1.9

ND – 4.4

No

Disinfectant Added for Treatment

Aesthetic Quality

 

 

 

 

 

Color (color units)

15*

<3

ND – 12

No

Erosion of Natural Deposits

Turbidity (NTU)

5*

0.15

ND – 1.4

No

Erosion of Natural Deposits

Odor (threshold odor number)

3*

<1

ND – 4

No

Erosion of Natural Deposits

Other

 

 

 

 

 

Fluoride (mg/L)

2/0.8**

0.54

0.18 – 0.88

No

Erosion of Natural Deposits, Water Treatment

 

 

Twelve locations in the distribution system are tested quarterly for total trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids; 60 locations are tested monthly for color and odor, and weekly for chlorine residual and turbidity.

 

MRDL = Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level; MRDLG = Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal

 

 

 

*Contaminant is regulated by a secondary standard to maintain aesthetic quality

**MCL/Optimum Level for our climate

***Highest running annual average at any individual sample location.

 

 

 

 

Highest Monthly %

MCL

Typical Source

Bacterial Quality

MCL

MCLG

Positive Samples

Violation?

of Contaminant

Total Coliform Bacteria

5%

0

0.8%

No

Naturally Present in the Environment

Heterotrophic Plate Count Bacteria

5%

n/a

0.4%

No

Naturally Present in the Environment

No more than 5% of the monthly samples may be positive for total coliform bacteria.

The occurrence of 2 consecutive total coliform positive samples, one of which contains fecal coliform/E.coli, constitutes an acute MCL violation.

A system is in non-compliance if more than 5% of samples collected in a given month have Heterotrophic Plate Counts greater than 500 colony forming units per milliliter and no detectable chlorine residual.

Lead and Copper Action Levels at Residential Taps

 

Action Level

Public Health

90th

Sites Exceeding AL /

AL

Typical Source

 

(AL)

Goal (PHG)

Percentile Value

Number of Sites

Violation

of Contaminant

Copper (ppm)

1.3

0.3

0.291

0/67

No

Corrosion of Household Plumbing

Lead (ppb)

15

0.2

<5

0/67

No

Corrosion of Household Plumbing

The most recent lead and copper at-the-tap samples were collected from 67 residences in 2019.

Lead was detected in 2 homes and copper was detected in 46 homes, but “ none of the samples for lead and copper exceeded the respective regulatory Action Level (AL).

A regulatory Action Level is the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded in more than 10% of samples, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.

No schools requested testing for lead in 2020.

Unregulated Chemicals Requiring Monitoring in the Distribution System

Chemical

Notification Level

PHG (MCLG)

Average Local and Imported

Range of Detections

Most Recent Sampling Date

Germanium, Total (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.82

ND – 1.1

2020

Manganese, Total (ppb)

MCL = 50*

n/a

1.6

0.8 – 2.2

2020

Bromochloroacetic Acid (ppb)

n/a

n/a

3.9

1.5 – 13

2019

Bromodichloroacetic Acid (ppb)

n/a

n/a

1.3

0.6 – 3.8

2019

Chlorodibromoacetic Acid (ppb)

n/a

n/a

1.0

0.4 – 2.5

2019

Dibromoacetic Acid (ppb)

n/a

n/a

2.5

0.9 – 7.0

2019

Dichloroacetic Acid (ppb)

n/a

(0)

4.9

1.7 – 25

2019

Monobromoacetic Acid (ppb)

n/a

n/a

0.3

ND – 1.2

2019

Monochloroacetic Acid (ppb)

n/a

(70)

0.2

ND – 3.8

2019

Trichloroacetic Acid (ppb)

n/a

(20)

1.3

ND – 10

2019

*Total manganese is regulated with an secondary MCL of 50 ppb to maintain aesthetic quality (color).

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What are water quality standards?

Drinking water standards established by U.S. EPA and DDW set limits for substances that may affect consumer health or aesthetic qualities of drinking water. The chart in this report shows the following types of water quality standards:

  • Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. Primary MCLs are set as close to the PHGs (or MCLGs) as is economically and technologically feasible.
  • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
  • Secondary MCLs are set to protect the odor, taste, and appearance of drinking water.
  • Primary Drinking Water Standard: MCLs for contaminants that affect health along with their monitoring and reporting requirements and water treatment requirements.
  • Regulatory Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.

What is a water quality goal?

In addition to mandatory water quality standards, U.S. EPA and DDW have set voluntary water quality goals for some contaminants. Water quality goals are often set at such low levels that they are not achievable in practice and are not directly measurable. Nevertheless, these goals provide useful guideposts and direction for water management practices. The chart in this report includes three types of water quality goals:

  • Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs are set by U.S. EPA.
  • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
  • Public Health Goal (PHG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. PHGs are set by the California Environmental Protection Agency.

How are contaminants measured?

Water is sampled and tested throughout the year. Contaminants are measured in:

  • Parts per million (ppm) or milligrams per liter (mg/L)
  • Parts per billion (ppb) or micrograms per liter (µg/L)
  • Parts per trillion (ppt) or nanograms per liter (ng/L)

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Violation of monitoring reporting requirement

Important information about your drinking water

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Violation

Explanation

Duration

Actions taken to correct violation

Health effects

 

 

 

 

 

Total Coliform Rule

Seven weekly samples were not collected

9/27/20-10/3/20

Implementation of two sample

Unknown

Monitoring Violation

for Total Coliform Rule Monitoring

 

collection tracking systems

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notice of violation

Due to a failure to monitor as required for drinking water standards during the past year, Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) was in violation of the regulations. Even though this failure was not an emergency, as our customer, you have the right to know what happened, what IRWD did to correct the situation, and that your water is safe to drink.

Q: What happened? Where did the violation occur?

  1. IRWD is required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether our drinking water meets health standards.
    During the once-per-week sampling for the week of September 27 through October 3, 2020, IRWD did not collect from seven sites for Total Coliform Rule sampling. Therefore, we do not have data indicating the absence of total coliform bacteria in drinking water within two of our distribution zones, Zone 2 and Zone 4, during that week in 2020.

Map of IRWD Service Area – Zone 2 and Zone 4

Map of Zone 2 – detail

Map of Zone 4 – detail

Q: What is Total Coliform Rule sampling?

  1. Total coliform bacteria are a large group of bacteria that are naturally present in the environment. This group of bacteria is unlikely to cause illness. However, in drinking water, they are used as an indicator to show if potentially harmful waterborne pathogens may be present, or whether a potential pathway exists through which contamination may enter the drinking water distribution system.
    IRWD tests for the presence of total coliform bacteria on over 100 samples that are collected from the District’s drinking water distribution system weekly. These samples are collected from IRWD’s drinking water storage tanks, source wells, treatment plants, turnouts and distribution sample points. Among these, there are 60 drinking water distribution sample sites that are Total Coliform Rule regulatory sample sites.
    The District further evaluates for the presence of E. coli (Escherichia coli) in any weekly Bacteriological sample that tests positive for Total Coliform indicator bacteria. E. coli is a fecal coliform bacterium found in the intestines of humans and warm-blooded animals. The presence of E. coli bacteria in a sample can indicate the possibility of fecal contamination which is suggestive of the possible presence of pathogens.

Q: What did IRWD do to correct the situation?

  1. The table below lists: the contaminant(s) we did not properly test for during the week of September 27, 2020; how many samples IRWD is required to take and how often; how many samples we took; when samples should have been taken; and the date on which follow-up samples were taken.

 

Required

When samples

When samples

When follow-up

 

sampling

were previously

should have been

samples were

Contaminant

frequency

taken

taken

taken

 

 

 

 

 

Total

60 samples

60 samples

53 samples

60 samples

Coliforms

required weekly

collected during

collected during

collected during

 

 

the week of

the week of

the week of

 

 

9/20/20 —

9/27/20 —

10/4/20 –

 

 

9/26/20

10/3/20

10/10/20

 

 

 

(seven samples

 

 

 

 

missed)

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the week that the seven Total Coliform Rule samples were not collected, 53 Coliform Rule samples were taken throughout the District’s drinking water system. None of these samples indicated the presence of Total Coliform Bacteria in the District’s drinking water.

Additionally, Total Coliform data collected by the District’s Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) over the previous 10 years shows that the water being provided to the two affected distribution zones, Zone 2 and Zone 4, has been consistently safe for customer consumption on a week-to-week basis.

Weekly Total Coliform Rule sampling by IRWD resumed in its entirety immediately following the fifth week of September 2020, and the Total Coliform Bacteria results continue to consistently show that the water continues to be safe. As a corrective action, the District has implemented two redundant sample tracking systems to assure that all weekly Total Coliform samples are collected in a timely manner.

Q: What do you need to do?

  1. There is nothing you need to do.

Notification requirements for schools, residential rental property, and business property within Zone 2 or Zone 4:

  • Schools must notify school employees, students and parents (if the students are minors).
  • Residential rental property managers (including nursing homes and care facilities) must notify tenants.
  • Business property owners, managers or operators must notify employees of businesses on the property.

This notification was provided by Irvine Ranch Water District, State Water System ID# CA3010092. Distributed on July 1, 2021.

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Source water assessments

Imported (MWD) water assessment

Every five years, MWD is required by DDW to examine possible sources of drinking water contami- nation in its State Water Project and Colorado River source waters.

The most recent watershed sanitary surveys of its source water supplies from the Colorado River was updated in

2015 and the State Water Project was updated in 2016. Both source waters are exposed to stormwater runoff, recreational activities, wastewater discharges, wildlife, fires, and other watershed-related factors that could affect water quality.

Water from the Colorado River is considered to be most vulnerable to contamination from recreation, urban/stormwater runoff, increasing urbanization in the watershed, and wastewater. Water supplies from Northern California’s State Water Project are most vulnerable to contamination from urban/stormwater runoff, wildlife, agriculture, recreation, and wastewater.

U.S. EPA also requires MWD to complete one Source Water Assessment (SWA) that uses information collected in the watershed sanitary surveys. MWD completed its SWA in December 2002. The SWA is used to evaluate the vulnerability of water sources to contami- nation and helps determine whether more protective measures are needed.

A copy of the most recent summary of either Water- shed Sanitary Survey or the SWA can be obtained by calling MWD at 800-CALL-MWD (800-225-5693).

(IRWD) Baker Water Treatment Plant water assessment

The Baker Water Treatment Plant receives untreated surface water from MWD (see MWD water assessment above) and untreated surface water from Santiago Reservoir. The surface water assessment of Santiago Reservoir is provided by Serrano Water District, which also uses source water from Santiago Reservoir.

The most recent sanitary survey for Santiago Reservoir was updated in 2019. Water supplies from Santiago Reservoir are most vulnerable to septic systems and wildfires. The Source Water Assessment for Santiago Reservoir was completed in April 2001. The assessment was conducted for the Serrano Water District by Boyle Engineering Corporation with assistance from the Serrano Water District staff.

A copy of the complete assessment may be viewed at the IRWD Water Quality Department, 3512 Michelson Drive, Irvine. You may request a summary of the assessment by writing to District Secretary, Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, California 92618.

Groundwater assessment

An assessment of the groundwater sources in the Lake Forest service area of IRWD was completed in December 2002. This groundwater is considered most vulnerable to contamination from dry cleaners and sewer collection systems.

An assessment of the groundwater sources in the Dyer

Road Well Field was completed in July 2003. This ground- water is considered most vulnerable to contamination from gas stations, historic gas stations, metal plating/

finishing/fabrication facilities, military installations and plastics/synthetics producers.

An assessment of the groundwater sources in the Wells 21-22 Desalter Project was completed in

May 2009. This groundwater is considered most vulnerable to contamination from sewer collection

systems, automobile (gas stations), historic gas stations and underground storage tanks (confirmed leaking tanks). An assessment of the groundwater sources in the

Irvine Desalter Project was completed in March 2006. This groundwater is considered most vulnerable to contamination from crop irrigation and fertilizers.

An assessment of the groundwater source in the Orange Park Acres service area of IRWD was completed in March 2003. This groundwater is considered most vulner- able to contamination from sewer collection systems. An assessment of the groundwater in the Santiago Canyon service area of IRWD was completed in January 2003. There have been no contaminants detected in the water supply, however the source is still considered vulner- able to contamination from historical mining operations. Copies of the complete assessments may be viewed

at the IRWD Water Quality Department, 3512 Michelson Drive, Irvine. You may request a summary of the assessments by writing to District Secretary, Irvine Ranch Water District, 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, California 92618.

We live in a semi-arid, drought-prone environment and need to use our high-quality water supplies as efficiently

as possible. Because about60% of household water use occurs outdoors, it pays to focus on saving water outside. Here are some things you can do to reduce outdoor water use:

  • Replace grass with drought-friendly landscaping, including permeable ground cover and hardscape.
  • Adjust watering times monthly to match the weather. Weather-based irrigation controller rebates are available.*
  • Water landscape before 8 a.m. or after 5 p.m. and avoid watering at windy times of the day.
  • Check irrigation systems for leaks and overspray, promptly repairing or adjusting the system as needed.
  • Apply mulch around trees, shrubs and flowers. Mulch also naturally reduces weed growth.
  • Replace sprinkler heads with rotating spray nozzles or convert to drip irrigation. Rotating spray nozzle rebates are available.*

The IRWD RightScape program offers many other helpful resources, such as rebates, classes, training and efficient sprinkler and drip irrigation schedules. Visit RightScape.com to learn more.

Live in an apartment or condo? There are still ways to save!

• Use a water-efficient clothes washer, dishwasher and shower nozzles. Clothes washer rebates are available.*

• Run only full dishwasher and clothes washer loads.

• Don’t wash or hose down hardscapes when you can sweep instead.

• Take 5-minute instead of 10-minute showers and be sure to use a water-efficient shower head.

*Rebates available while funding lasts.

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Contaminants


Irvine Ranch Water District

EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the California State Water Resources Control Board, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

Utility details

  • Serves: 370000
  • Data available: 2012-2017
  • Data Source: Surface water
  • Total: 33

Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines

  • 1%2C4-Dioxane
  • Arsenic
  • Bromodichloromethane
  • Bromoform
  • Chloroform
  • Chromium (hexavalent)
  • Dibromochloromethane
  • Dichloroacetic acid
  • Nitrate
  • Nitrate and nitrite
  • Radium%2C combined (-226 & -228)
  • Radon
  • Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
  • Uranium

Other Detected Contaminants

  • Aluminum
  • Barium
  • Bromide
  • Chlorate
  • Dibromoacetic acid
  • Fluoride
  • Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
  • Manganese
  • Molybdenum
  • Monobromoacetic acid
  • Monochloroacetic acid
  • Perchlorate
  • Strontium
  • Strontium-90
  • Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)
  • Trichloroacetic acid
  • Tritium
  • Vanadium
  • Xylenes (total)

Reminder

Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.

Sources and Resources

Irvine Tap Water

There is a new light treatment being used in Irvine, California that promises to improve the skin’s appearance and make it look younger. This treatment is called the Irvine Blue Light. It uses a special blue-light technology that causes tiny pores to open, thereby exfoliating the skin and revitalizing it. By using this treatment once a week, people can expect their skin to become smoother and softer, with fewer fine lines and wrinkles. The increased collagen content will also improve the skin’s elasticity.

The treatment is usually performed by an aesthetic dermatologist in Irvine. They usually start out with a mild topical treatment to get rid of acne scars, fine lines, and wrinkles. After doing this, they will use a surgical-grade laser to help fade away the acne scars. This type of treatment is much gentler than dermabrasion and does not damage the skin. Also, it does not scar, which is a concern for many people who have suffered from acne scars.

This is not the only type of treatment available for acne scar reduction in Irvine. You can also take advantage of the natural products that are offered over the counter at your local health food store. Some of these acne treatments include Aloe Vera juice, which can be used topically; Vitamin capsules, which can also be taken topically; and Vitamin E oil, which are applied to the acne-scarred skin. There are other treatments that can be obtained from your doctor or dermatologist, but most of these methods are quite pricey. Although the Blue Light treatment is the newest one to come on the market, it has already been proven to be safe for people with mild acne scars, making it a good choice for anyone who is looking for something reasonably priced to help reduce their acne scar appearance.

Irvine Drinking Water

You may be looking for Irvine drinking water because you are fed up with being treated for toxic chemicals, have health concerns about the water that comes into your home, or maybe you just want to make sure that you and your family are getting what you need. You don’t have to take a hard look at your water and find it unaffordable; there is help. There are many companies that provide this service in Irvine.

I always recommend going with a company that has been in business for over forty years versus one that may just be starting out. There are advantages to using a business that is more established, such as the ones that supply drinking water in Irvine. For example, they have all sorts of testing programs and quality control checks done on their system to ensure that you are getting what you need. You can also look at their history and see what type of customers have gone through their doors. You want to work with someone who has the best track record because that means they know what they are doing.

There is no reason to get sick and let your family drink contaminated water when you can have pure, great-tasting drinking water right at your fingertips. There are too many contaminants in our tap water to allow them to remain in it while we consume it. So, if you want better, healthier water then takes the time to find a company that can provide you with the quality of water you deserve. If you are concerned about the drinking water in your home, check into one of these great companies today.

Irvine Water Quality

The Irvine city in the coastal area of California is a popular tourist destination; it is famous for its warm and mild climate, providing visitors a nice opportunity to enjoy water sports and relaxation. The water in Irvine has been subject to some criticism because of the levels of contamination but fortunately, the quality of the water is generally high. The water supply is from the Pacific Ocean and is distributed by sophisticated filters that are installed at the local water treatment plant. This article will discuss what you should know about the general level of Irvine water quality and why you should be concerned if you choose to visit this city.

Irvine water quality is considered to be pretty good given the large number of facilities that are required to treat the water and the sophisticated equipment that is used. One thing that everyone should be aware of is that water can contain any number of contaminants such as naturally occurring bacteria, heavy metals such as lead, cysts, and algae, prescription drugs, and herbicides. These things may not necessarily present a great risk to your health, but they are certainly more than likely to cause health problems if you come in contact with them. There is no doubt that contaminants in the water supply are a serious problem but it is important to remember that the risk varies from one person to another. You need to take this into consideration when considering what level of risk might be acceptable for you.

Another very important piece of information that you should know relates to the types of treatment options that are available. There are two options available to treat the water, distillation or carbon absorption. If you want to reduce the number of chemicals that are present you can choose to use carbon absorption, this will mean removing certain chemicals such as chlorine and sediments from the water. In order to give you an idea of how the water would taste you should also take a look at some samples and find out what their pH levels are, this will be helpful in finding out whether or not a bottled water outlet is going to work for you.

Irvine Drinking Water Standards

The city of Irvine, CA has a long-standing tradition of excellent water quality and the drinking water supply still meets all of the strict national guidelines. But, as the city grows, so does the population and more buildings are being built each year. This means more needs to be done to ensure the water that supplies the residents is clean and pure. Many homes have what they call a point-of-use water system, but what they really mean is that the water source is simply a faucet away from the home.

There are several steps that can be taken to ensure that your drinking water is of the highest quality possible. If you own a unit with a point-of-use water system then you should have one of the best water purification systems on the market. The facilities in Irvine that service this region have been carefully tested and the standards are set by the California Health Department. The testing has determined that the majority of facilities are in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the health department. In fact, only about 10% of the water systems are actually compliant.

When you are shopping for a quality drinking water purification system then don’t just choose the one that is cheapest. Instead, choose one that will give you the best quality for the lowest cost. You also want to consider purchasing a system that will perform additional services like filter replacement and testing your water on a regular basis. You also want to look for units that use a multi-stage filtration system that ensures all of the water is filtered. By doing these things you are ensuring that you are providing your family with the safest water possible. By taking the necessary precautions now you can relax while knowing you are doing everything you can to protect the health of your entire family.

Irvine Water Safety

Irvine has a great water safety department, but unfortunately, their hands are tied when it comes to stormwater runoff control. As we know, rainwater that falls on a community’s streets, and into the ground gets picked up by drainage systems, which then carry it to the storm drain system, before it gets re-appeared on our local roads. The Irvine Police Department is responsible for collecting all rainwater runoff, and when it meets with the storm drain contractors, they make sure all is in good condition, and then they just try to do their job, collect it all, and keep it from getting into the ground drainage system. It’s such a shame that these companies only concentrate on collecting the runoff and never think about the proper steps to take to protect the public’s safety! That’s why I feel so strongly about informing everyone that lives in the Irvine community, about what exactly their responsibilities are in this case.

First of all, if you live in Irvine, you know that you are required by law to have a minimum level of water safety. You must protect your children and the environment from overflowing water containers, whenever possible. You also have a responsibility, in regards to runoff from your own roof, in order to protect the rest of your neighborhood’s water quality. This includes taking all necessary steps to prevent run-offs. If you are not doing so already, you should be! It would be a shame for you to get soaked while doing the right thing.

Some communities, such as Irvine, are especially conscious of their water quality issues and work diligently towards protecting the public’s right to clean water. Other areas are not quite as concerned and need to work harder to improve their water safety. However, as things move forward, all Irvine residents should become aware of the importance of properly handling their water. It does matter, whether you’re an Irvine resident or not! Don’t wait until it’s too late.

Irvine Water Sources

There are many different types of Irvine Water Sources in Irvine, ranging from natural sources such as streams and rivers to man-made sources of water such as plastic containers and even concrete. You will also find that the city of Irvine has developed an incredible water system that can be used for both residential and commercial purposes. If you live in Irvine and are looking to have a wonderful outdoor swimming pool or you want to have a great place to cool off on hot days, there are many options available to you. Many homes in Irvine have a private pool or outdoor swimming pool with a hose to provide you with a nice shady spot to cool off when the temperature is hot.

When you have your own private pool, you will be able to enjoy it for all seasons and not have to worry about the neighbors and police being upset with you because you used public water. It also helps to save money, so if you are planning on having a private pool you may want to check into building your own. You may also want to use a water purification system so that you will be able to drink all the water that you do get. Irvine has some of the most advanced technology to deal with water pollutants. The city of Irvine has been working very hard to make their water safe to drink, whether you want to use it for personal purposes or for commercial business use, you will be happy you have the water purification system that Irvine has to offer.

The other type of water source in Irvine that you will find is a rainwater collection system. This type of system can collect rainwater and use it to water all kinds of plants and lawns throughout the City of Irvine. This water is untreated and the minerals found in the water will not cause harm to the plants or any property that is near the water sources. There are also many gardens and parks in Irvine that use the rainwater that falls on them for their water needs. There are so many amazing things that you can do with Irvine water sources and when you use them carefully, you will enjoy all of the benefits for years to come.

Orange County Water District

The Orange County Water District provides many services to the citizens of Orange County. Among those services are stormwater control, water infrastructure improvement, groundwater recharge, drought prevention, and treatment, as well as recycled water collections and treatment. In addition, they provide free community event information, schedule events throughout the year on various projects including water reuse, low-flow toilets, and more. You can contact the Public Relations Department at Orange County Water District in Santa Rosa for more information or make plans to attend a public meeting. They also maintain an online newsroom and provide the latest news on water conservation, drought conditions, and new innovations in water treatment technologies. The District staff would love to hear from you!

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