Water Quality: Ojai, CA
7 water systems • 11,575 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Ojai is served by 7 public water systems with a combined service population of 11,575 people, and has 39 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 12 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Ojai's violation count is 19% below the national average for California. Contaminants associated with violations include E. coli, Fecal Coliform, Stage 2 DBP, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
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)
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
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 Ojai
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VENTURA RIVER WATER DISTRICT | CA5610022 | Surface Water | 6,100 | 8 |
| MEINERS OAKS CWD | CA5610005 | Surface Water | 4,200 | 5 |
| SENIOR CANYON MUTUAL WATER CO | CA5601117 | Surface Water | 800 | 8 |
| SIETE ROBLES MUTUAL WATER CO | CA5601119 | Surface Water | 323 | 8 |
| TICO MUTUAL WATER CO | CA5601122 | Surface Water | 72 | 6 |
| MIDWAY MOBILEHOME PARK | CA4500082 | Groundwater | 50 | 0 |
| KROTONA INSTITUTE | CA5601401 | Groundwater | 30 | 4 |
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.