LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT

PWSID: CA1510046 · Lost Hills, CA · Serves 2,370 people

Health Violations

LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,370
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Groundwater

LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT (PWSID CA1510046) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 2,370 people in Lost Hills, CA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the California drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2001–2011.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the California state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
CA1510046
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Lost Hills, CA
Population Served
2,370
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 6 6

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Apr 1, 2011
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Apr 1, 2011
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 2007
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 2007
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Nov 1, 2001
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Nov 1, 2001

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT water safe to drink?
LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT serve?
LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT serves 2,370 people in Lost Hills, CA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT have?
LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT has 6 total violations on record spanning 2001–2011. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR).

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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