Water Quality in Orland, CA (95939)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 95939.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

325

Population

5

Water Systems

145

Violations (5yr)

38

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

City Of Orland

Groundwater 8,298 people served
1 violation (5yr)

Elk Creek Community Services D

Surface water 450 people served
0 violations

Elk Creek Community S.D.

Surface water 212 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Grindstone Rancheria

38 health-based
Surface water 150 people served
144 violations (5yr) · 38 health-based
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Cal Fire - Valley View C.C

Groundwater 140 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
75 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

24 violations
Has active
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
20 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

4 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Orland (95939) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 145.

Fewer violations 98th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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