RIDGECREST, CA · Kern County
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D. Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D. must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for INDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D..
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace California’s official records. Always confirm current status with California before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- CA1510017
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 41,580
- Service connections
- 12,600
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
INDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D. is one of 376 community water systems in California in the 10,001 to 100,000 people size category, serving 41,580 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 1993, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 1993.
None of the 1 are monitoring or reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset; these involve water-quality, treatment, or public-notice findings instead. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
July 1, 1993 – July 15, 1993
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 1993 – July 15, 1993 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- January 23, 2009State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued35 linked violations
- July 22, 2004State Formal Notice of Violation issued11 linked violations
Common questions
Is INDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D. required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. INDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D. is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is INDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D.’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- INDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D.’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does INDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D. have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for INDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D..
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
MORQUECHO, RENEE
760-375-5086
RIDGECREST, CA 93556