Compliance record
Formal violations the EPA has on file for this supplier. A health-based violation means a contaminant limit or a required treatment was breached; the rest are monitoring or reporting failures — still violations, but not a measured health risk.
| Violation | Type | Status | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT | Health-based | Archived | 2025-10-01 → 2025-10-31 |
| TT | Health-based | Unaddressed | 2024-10-17 |
| TT | Health-based | Resolved | 2012-08-01 → 2012-08-31 |
| TT | Health-based | Resolved | 2012-08-01 → 2012-08-31 |
| TT | Health-based | Resolved | 2008-08-01 → 2008-08-31 |
| TT | Health-based | Resolved | 2008-08-01 → 2008-08-31 |
| TT | Health-based | Resolved | 2005-03-01 → 2005-03-31 |
| TT | Health-based | Resolved | 2005-03-01 → 2005-03-31 |
| MCL | Health-based | Resolved | 1996-06-01 → 1996-06-30 |
| MCL | Health-based | Resolved | 1996-06-01 → 1996-06-30 |
Other contaminants detected
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Detection rate | Source | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 23/23 | LCR | 2024 |
| Nitrate | 2400 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 16/16 | SYR4 | 2012–2019 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.17 µg/L No EPA limit set
worst single sample: 4.5 µg/L | 12/12 | SYR4 | 2014–2019 |
| TTHM | 12.155 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L
worst single sample: 13.2 µg/L | 12/12 | SYR4 | 2014–2019 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set
worst single sample: 3.1 µg/L | 11/12 | SYR4 | 2014–2019 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.2 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L
worst single sample: 8 µg/L | 9/12 | SYR4 | 2014–2019 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 8/12 | SYR4 | 2014–2019 |
| Bromoform | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 7/12 | SYR4 | 2014–2019 |
| Chloroform | 2.875 µg/L No EPA limit set
worst single sample: 3.1 µg/L | 6/12 | SYR4 | 2014–2019 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.75 µg/L No EPA limit set
worst single sample: 3 µg/L | 6/12 | SYR4 | 2014–2019 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 | 2013–2019 |
| Selenium | 5 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 | 2013–2019 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/12 | SYR4 | 2014–2019 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2390 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L
worst single sample: 2400 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 | 2016–2019 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 | 2013–2019 |
| Barium | 11.9 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 | 2013–2019 |
| Lead | 0.5000 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 | 2013–2019 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/12 | SYR4 | 2014–2019 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/12 | SYR4 | 2014–2019 |
29 contaminants tested, none detected
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Frequently asked questions about Elkins Ranch
Is Elkins Ranch tap water safe to drink?
EPA monitoring detected 19 contaminants in Elkins Ranch's water. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for its official compliance status.
What contaminants were detected in Elkins Ranch's water?
EPA monitoring detected Lead, Nitrate, Dibromochloromethane, TTHM, Bromodichloromethane, and others. The full list with the level and data source for each is above.
How many people does Elkins Ranch serve?
Elkins Ranch reports serving 150 people in California, per its EPA record.
Has Elkins Ranch had any water quality violations?
The EPA has 25 violations on file for Elkins Ranch, of which 12 are health-based (a contaminant limit or required treatment was breached) and 2 remain open. The rest are monitoring or reporting failures.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.