Water Quality: Oak View, CA
4 water systems • 17,937 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Oak View is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 17,937 people, and has 7 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Oak View's violation count is 85% below the national average for California. Contaminants associated with violations include Fecal Coliform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Oak View
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASITAS MUNICIPAL WATER DIST | CA5610024 | Surface Water | 11,005 | 6 |
| OJAI WATER SYSTEM | CA5610014 | Surface Water | 6,801 | 0 |
| SANDY CREEK VILLAGE MHP | CA1000260 | Groundwater | 89 | 1 |
| MT ARARAT MOBILE HOME PARK | CA1000257 | Groundwater | 42 | 0 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.