ORANGE COUNTY WCID 1 Water Quality Report
Population
15,258
people served
Water Source
🏔️ Ground
wells & aquifers
National Rank
—
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 80
violations recorded
F
Unsafe
Safety Grade
80 violations in the past 5 years, including 142 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- TX1810005
- Population Served
- 15,258
- Water Source
- Ground Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Texas
- EPA Region
- 6
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✕ Health-Based | 144 |
| Contaminant 7500 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 30 |
| Contaminant 5000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Total Coliform | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
Violation History
2025
4
2024
24
2023
21
2022
21
2021
10
2020
11
2019
18
2018
19
2017
24
2016
12
Total violations on record: 179
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
UV Water Purifier
Kills bacteria and viruses without chemicals
Removes: Total Coliform
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade F
Avg: B-C
179violations total
639% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 2× the national average.