LOST HILLS, CA · Kern County
LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT 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 LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT.
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)
- CA1510046
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 2,370
- Service connections
- 450
- Ownership
- privately owned
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT is one of 728 community water systems in California in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 2,370 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 8 entries between 1997 and 2007, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2007.
Of the 8, 6 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves inorganic chemicals, the Lead and Copper Rule, and the Total Coliform Rules.
Violation history
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedArsenic
January 1, 2007 – March 30, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Arsenic
April 1, 2006 – June 30, 2006
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 2006 – February 28, 2006
ResolvedFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2004 – June 4, 2004
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2004
ResolvedFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2002 – September 22, 2003
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
November 1, 2000 – November 30, 2000
ResolvedFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 1997 – March 12, 2018
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2007 – March 30, 2007 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Arsenic | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2006 – June 30, 2006 | Monitoring, Regular | Arsenic | — | Resolved |
| February 1, 2006 – February 28, 2006 | Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2004 – June 4, 2004 | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2004 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2002 – September 22, 2003 | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| November 1, 2000 – November 30, 2000 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 1997 – March 12, 2018 | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- January 23, 2008State Compliance achieved6 linked violations
- October 19, 2007State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued2 linked violations
- February 23, 2006State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
- October 17, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- December 7, 2001State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
- December 5, 2001State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
Common questions
Is LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT 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 LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for LOST HILLS UTILITY DISTRICT.
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
CHAVEZ, ANA
661-797-2903
LOST HILLS, CA 93249