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Orange County Grand Jury
• 2025-2026
Pfas and Public Awareness: A Closer Look at Orange County Drinking Water
Published: May 29, 2026
63 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
Commercial and industrial chemical manufacturers are a major source of PFAS contamination. Settlement litigation funds are available for community water systems to make claims.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
By September 30, 2026, Orange County Water District (OCWD), in coordination with state and federal agencies, should pursue cost recovery efforts against PFAS manufacturers to offset treatment, monitoring, and long-term remediation costs incurred by local water agencies and ratepayers. [F1, F5]
F2
PFAS is widespread, and contamination has been detected in Orange County groundwater sources. Community water systems are required to report PFAS monitoring results in their annual Consumer Confidence Reports.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
By July 1, 2029, OCWD and its member agencies should monitor PFAS in groundwater and surface water sources and promptly implement PFAS treatment when response levels are exceeded. [F2, F4]
F3
PFAS exposure is associated with potential adverse human health effects.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
By September 30, 2026, OCWD, in collaboration with the Orange County Health Care Agency, should update public education and guidance continually as scientific understanding and regulatory standards evolve. [F3]
F4
OCWD has taken a proactive leadership role in addressing PFAS in the Orange County Groundwater Basin, though PFAS treatment implementation varies across local cities and water districts.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
By July 1, 2029, all Orange County water retailers should consistently include a PFAS advisory, treatment facilities status, and compliance information in consumer confidence reports and on agency websites, using clear and understandable language for the public. [F2, F8]
F5
Groundwater supplies must either be treated to remove PFAS or must be replaced with imported water supplies that are significantly more expensive than groundwater. Over $500 million is being spent on construction, operations, and maintenance of PFAS treatment facilities in Orange County.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
By September 30, 2026, OCWD and all Orange County water retailers should enhance coordinated public education efforts to reassure their customers about drinking water safety. [F6, F8]
F6
Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is safe for consumption without additional home filtration.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
By September 30, 2026, OCWD should continuously monitor national and international PFAS research developments and incorporate new findings into future groundwater management, treatment planning, and regulatory compliance strategies. [F7] -2026
F7
Research on newer PFAS compounds and long-term exposure effects is ongoing.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach. PFAS advisories were included in approximately 55% of the Orange County water retailers’ annual water quality reports in 2025. of 62
No recommendations for this finding
Agency Responses 18
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City of Fullerton
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Mesa Water District
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1 response to findings and recommendations
F8
There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach. PFAS advisories were included in approximately 55% of the Orange County water retailers’ annual water quality reports in 2025. of 62
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach. PFAS advisories were included in approximately 55% of the Orange County water retailers' annual water quality reports in 2025. Mesa Water concurs that OCWD leads PFAS education and outreach development. Mesa Water engages OCWD on topics related to PFAS to provide additional educational opportunities to both Mesa Water staff and Mesa Water customers. Grand Jury Recommendations R2: By July 1, 2029, OCWD and its member agencies should mo...
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Moulton Niguel Water District
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R5
By September 30, 2026, OCWD and all Orange County water retailers should enhance coordinated public education efforts to reassure their customers about drinking water safety. [F6, F8]
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
: "By September 30, 2026, OCWD and all Orange County water retailers should enhance coordinated public education efforts to reassure their customers about drinking water safety." Response: This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted given Moulton Niguel's current and planned public education efforts. Moulton Niguel already provides robust, localized communication about drinking water safety. In addition to an explanatory letter in our annual Water Quality Report, we routinely reach customers in clear and understandable language through: • A brief, accessible online ...
F6
Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is safe for consumption without additional home filtration.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
: "Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is safe for consumption without additional home filtration." Response: Moulton Niguel Water District agrees with this finding. Moulton Niguel maintains a rigorous sampling and monitoring program within its distribution system. That program confirms the water delivered to our customers meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is safe to consume without additional home filtration. F8: "There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OC...
F8
There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach. PFAS advisories were included in approximately 55% of the Orange County water retailers’ annual water quality reports in 2025. of 62
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
: "There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach. PFAS advisories were included in approximately 55% of the Orange County water retailers' annual water quality reports in 2025." Response: Moulton Niguel Water District partially agrees with this finding. Moulton Niguel commends Orange County Water District (OCWD) for its PFAS education and outreach programs. Moulton Niguel has not relied on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach, and our efforts are complementary to OCWD's. We regularl...
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South Coast Water District
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Score: +1
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R4
By July 1, 2029, all Orange County water retailers should consistently include a PFAS advisory, treatment facilities status, and compliance information in consumer confidence reports and on agency websites, using clear and understandable language for the public. [F2, F8]
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4: Partially Implemented; Will Be Fully Implemented by July 1, 2029 This recommendation has been partially implemented.
R5
By September 30, 2026, OCWD and all Orange County water retailers should enhance coordinated public education efforts to reassure their customers about drinking water safety. [F6, F8]
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
R5: Will Be Implemented by September 30, 2026 SCWD has already taken meaningful steps toward this recommendation.
F8
There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach. PFAS advisories were included in approximately 55% of the Orange County water retailers’ annual water quality reports in 2025. of 62
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agrees SCWD partially agrees with Finding F8.
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Golden State Water Company
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Irvine Ranch Water District
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R2
By July 1, 2029, OCWD and its member agencies should monitor PFAS in groundwater and surface water sources and promptly implement PFAS treatment when response levels are exceeded. [F2, F4]
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
: "By July 1, 2029, OCWD and its member agencies should monitor PFAS in groundwater and surface water sources and promptly implement PFAS treatment when response levels are exceeded." Response: The recommendation has been implemented by IRWD. IRWD currently monitors all of its water sources for PFAS, as required by DDW and as will be required by the U.S. EPA. IRWD already meets the new PFAS standards, which are scheduled to take effect in 2029. In fact, none of the water IRWD delivers to homes, businesses and schools contains any detectable PFAS. As for promptly implementing PFAS treatment whe...
R4
By July 1, 2029, all Orange County water retailers should consistently include a PFAS advisory, treatment facilities status, and compliance information in consumer confidence reports and on agency websites, using clear and understandable language for the public. [F2, F8]
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
: "By July 1, 2029, all Orange County water retailers should consistently include a PFAS advisory, treatment facilities status, and compliance information in consumer confidence reports and on agency websites, using clear and understandable language for the public." Response: The recommendation will not be implemented by IRWD because it is not warranted given IRWD's current approach to PFAS. As noted above, IRWD currently monitors all of its water sources for PFAS. The water IRWD serves to its customers has no detectible PFAS in it, although some individuals sources have tested positive for sm...
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Yorba Linda Water District
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Orange County Water District
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City of Tustin
3 pages
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F2
PFAS is widespread, and contamination has been detected in Orange County groundwater sources. Community water systems are required to report PFAS monitoring results in their annual Consumer Confidence Reports.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Tustin agrees with this finding. Community water systems are required to report PFAS monitoring results in their annual Consumer Confidence Reports when concentrations exceed the Report Detection Level, consistent with requirements established by the California Division of Drinking Water. F4: OCWD has taken a proactive leadership role in addressing PFAS in the Orange County Groundwater Basin, though PFAS treatment implementation varies across local cities and water districts. Response: The City of Tustin agrees with this finding. F6: Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds st...
R2
By July 1, 2029, OCWD and its member agencies should monitor PFAS in groundwater and surface water sources and promptly implement PFAS treatment when response levels are exceeded. [F2, F4]
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. OCWD continues to maintain a proactive and comprehensive monitoring program for PFAS and funds treatment in cooperation with its Producers. These PFAS water quality monitoring efforts have continued for more than a decade and include multiple US EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule programs that include PFAS (UCMR3 and UCMR5) as well as multiple PFAS monitoring orders issued by the California Division of Drinking Water. OCWD has steadily expanded PFAS monitoring to include additional drinking water wells, groundwater monitoring wells, and surfac...
F4
OCWD has taken a proactive leadership role in addressing PFAS in the Orange County Groundwater Basin, though PFAS treatment implementation varies across local cities and water districts.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Tustin agrees with this finding. F6: Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is safe for consumption without additional home filtration. Response: The City of Tustin agrees with this finding.
F8: There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach. PFAS advisories were included in approximately 55% of the Orange County water retailers' annual water quality reports in 2025. Response: The City of Tustin partially disagrees with this finding...
R4
By July 1, 2029, all Orange County water retailers should consistently include a PFAS advisory, treatment facilities status, and compliance information in consumer confidence reports and on agency websites, using clear and understandable language for the public. [F2, F8]
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
This recommendation has been partially implemented and requires further analysis. Pursuant to requirements set forth by the California Division of Drinking Water, the City of Tustin will continue to meet all consumer confidence reporting requirements and will include updated information regarding PFAS and related City facilities on the City's website. R5: By September 30, 2026, OCWD and all Orange County water retailers should enhance coordinated public education efforts to reassure their customers about drinking water safety.
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F6
Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is safe for consumption without additional home filtration.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Tustin agrees with this finding.
F8: There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach. PFAS advisories were included in approximately 55% of the Orange County water retailers' annual water quality reports in 2025. Response: The City of Tustin partially disagrees with this finding. The City of Tustin maintains a PFAS education and outreach on its website www.tustinca.org/1131/Understanding-PFAS which contains PFAS information and steps the City has taken in partnership with...
F8
There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach. PFAS advisories were included in approximately 55% of the Orange County water retailers’ annual water quality reports in 2025. of 62
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Tustin partially disagrees with this finding. The City of Tustin maintains a PFAS education and outreach on its website www.tustinca.org/1131/Understanding-PFAS which contains PFAS information and steps the City has taken in partnership with OCWD. As requested, the City of Tustin also works with OCWD to provide Tustin-specific fact sheets and other information for public distribution. Recommendations: R2: By July 1, 2029, OCWD and its member agencies should monitor PFAS in groundwater and surface water sources and promptly implement PFAS treatment when response levels are exceeded....
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Laguna Beach Water District
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Score: +5
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F1
Commercial and industrial chemical manufacturers are a major source of PFAS contamination. Settlement litigation funds are available for community water systems to make claims.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1
By September 30, 2026, Orange County Water District (OCWD), in coordination with state and federal agencies, should pursue cost recovery efforts against PFAS manufacturers to offset treatment, monitoring, and long-term remediation costs incurred by local water agencies and ratepayers. [F1, F5]
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2
PFAS is widespread, and contamination has been detected in Orange County groundwater sources. Community water systems are required to report PFAS monitoring results in their annual Consumer Confidence Reports.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "PFAS is widespread, and contamination has been detected in Orange County groundwater sources. Community water systems are required to report PFAS monitoring results in their annual Consumer Confidence Reports." Response: The District concurs that community water systems are required to report PFAS monitoring results in their annual Consumer Confidence Reports in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. The District notes the referenced groundwater detections that are a county-level condition. F6: "Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is sa...
R2
By July 1, 2029, OCWD and its member agencies should monitor PFAS in groundwater and surface water sources and promptly implement PFAS treatment when response levels are exceeded. [F2, F4]
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R3
By September 30, 2026, OCWD, in collaboration with the Orange County Health Care Agency, should update public education and guidance continually as scientific understanding and regulatory standards evolve. [F3]
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R4
By July 1, 2029, all Orange County water retailers should consistently include a PFAS advisory, treatment facilities status, and compliance information in consumer confidence reports and on agency websites, using clear and understandable language for the public. [F2, F8]
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
: "By July 1, 2029, all Orange County water retailers should consistently include a PFAS advisory, treatment facilities status, and compliance information in consumer confidence reports and on agency websites, using clear and understandable language for the public." Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented by July 1, 2029. The District concurs with this recommendation. R5: "By September 30, 2026, OCWD and all Orange County water retailers should enhance coordinated public education efforts to reassure their customers about drinking water safety." Respon...
R5
By September 30, 2026, OCWD and all Orange County water retailers should enhance coordinated public education efforts to reassure their customers about drinking water safety. [F6, F8]
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
: "By September 30, 2026, OCWD and all Orange County water retailers should enhance coordinated public education efforts to reassure their customers about drinking water safety." Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented but will be implemented by September 30, 2026. The District concurs with this recommendation. The District will continue coordinating with the Orange County Water District and other regional partners to provide appropriate public education regarding PFAS and drinking water quality. Thank you for the opportunity to provide this response. Respectfully submitted,
F6
Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is safe for consumption without additional home filtration.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The District concurs with Finding F6.
R6
By September 30, 2026, OCWD should continuously monitor national and international PFAS research developments and incorporate new findings into future groundwater management, treatment planning, and regulatory compliance strategies. [F7] -2026
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach. PFAS advisories were included in approximately 55% of the Orange County water retailers’ annual water quality reports in 2025. of 62
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The District partially concurs with Finding F8.
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City of La Habra
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F2
PFAS is widespread, and contamination has been detected in Orange County groundwater sources. Community water systems are required to report PFAS monitoring results in their annual Consumer Confidence Reports.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of La Habra partially disagrees with this finding. Explanation: The City of La Habra agrees that PFAS is widespread, and contamination has been detected in Orange County groundwater sources. However, community water systems are required to report PFAS monitoring results in their annual Consumer Confidence Reports only when PFAS is detected at or above Consumer Confidence Report Detection Levels (CCRDLs), as published by the California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water. F6. Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is sa...
R4
By July 1, 2029, all Orange County water retailers should consistently include a PFAS advisory, treatment facilities status, and compliance information in consumer confidence reports and on agency websites, using clear and understandable language for the public. [F2, F8]
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The City of La Habra partially disagrees with this finding. Explanation: The City of La Habra agrees that PFAS is widespread, and contamination has been detected in Orange County groundwater sources. However, community water systems are required to report PFAS monitoring results in their annual Consumer Confidence Reports only when PFAS is detected at or above Consumer Confidence Report Detection Levels (CCRDLs), as published by the California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water. F6. Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is sa...
R5
By September 30, 2026, OCWD and all Orange County water retailers should enhance coordinated public education efforts to reassure their customers about drinking water safety. [F6, F8]
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The City of La Habra partially disagrees with this finding. Explanation: The City of La Habra agrees that PFAS is widespread, and contamination has been detected in Orange County groundwater sources. However, community water systems are required to report PFAS monitoring results in their annual Consumer Confidence Reports only when PFAS is detected at or above Consumer Confidence Report Detection Levels (CCRDLs), as published by the California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water. F6. Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is sa...
F6
Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is safe for consumption without additional home filtration.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of La Habra partially disagrees with this finding. Explanation: The City of La Habra agrees that PFAS is widespread, and contamination has been detected in Orange County groundwater sources. However, community water systems are required to report PFAS monitoring results in their annual Consumer Confidence Reports only when PFAS is detected at or above Consumer Confidence Report Detection Levels (CCRDLs), as published by the California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water. F6. Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is sa...
F8
There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach. PFAS advisories were included in approximately 55% of the Orange County water retailers’ annual water quality reports in 2025. of 62
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of La Habra partially disagrees with this finding. Explanation: The City of La Habra agrees that PFAS is widespread, and contamination has been detected in Orange County groundwater sources. However, community water systems are required to report PFAS monitoring results in their annual Consumer Confidence Reports only when PFAS is detected at or above Consumer Confidence Report Detection Levels (CCRDLs), as published by the California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water. F6. Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is sa...
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Trabuco Canyon Water District
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F6
Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is safe for consumption without additional home filtration.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is safe for consumption without additional home filtration." Response: TCWD agrees with this finding.
F8
There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach. PFAS advisories were included in approximately 55% of the Orange County water retailers’ annual water quality reports in 2025. of 62
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
: "There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach. PFAS advisories were included in approximately 55% of the Orange County water retailers' annual water quality reports in 2025." Response: TCWD disagrees partially with the finding. To the extent the finding means that education and outreach programs are insufficient, TCWD disagrees. While the numerical majority of water agencies may rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach, a substantial part of the County is not served by OCWD a...
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Serrano Water District
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F8
There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach. PFAS advisories were included in approximately 55% of the Orange County water retailers’ annual water quality reports in 2025. of 62
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach. PFAS advisories were included in approximately 55% of the Orange County water retailers' annual water quality reports in 2025. SWD partially disagrees with this finding. SWD maintains a PFAS section on its website, www.serranowater.org, which contains a Fact Sheet regarding SWD's PFAS treatment facility and actions to remove PFAS. R2 By July 1, 2029, OCWD and its member agencies should monitor PFAS in groundwater and surface water sourc...
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City of San Clemente
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Score: +3
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F2
PFAS is widespread, and contamination has been detected in Orange County groundwater sources. Community water systems are required to report PFAS monitoring results in their annual Consumer Confidence Reports.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree; PFAS has been detected in Orange County groundwater sources, although the City of San Clemente has not detected PFAS within its groundwater or imported water from Metropolitan Water District. F6 Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is safe for consumption without additional home filtration. Staff Recommended Response: Agree; the City of San Clemente's drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards as described within its Annual Consumer Confidence Report. F8 There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange C...
R4
By July 1, 2029, all Orange County water retailers should consistently include a PFAS advisory, treatment facilities status, and compliance information in consumer confidence reports and on agency websites, using clear and understandable language for the public. [F2, F8]
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The recommendation has been partially implemented; the City of San Clemente provides information on PFAS within its Annual Consumer Confidence Report, but will provide additional information on its website by July 1, 2029.
R5 By September 30, 2026, OCWD and all Orange County water retailers should enhance coordinated public education efforts to reassure their customers about drinking water safety. Staff Recommended Response: Agree; the City of San Clemente will enhance coordinated public education by September 30, 2026. Providing public education is an ongoing task as agencies adapt to new an...
R5
By September 30, 2026, OCWD and all Orange County water retailers should enhance coordinated public education efforts to reassure their customers about drinking water safety. [F6, F8]
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Agree; the City of San Clemente will enhance coordinated public education by September 30, 2026. Providing public education is an ongoing task as agencies adapt to new and changing regulatory requirements or other constituents that may impact water quality.
F6
Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is safe for consumption without additional home filtration.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree; the City of San Clemente's drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards as described within its Annual Consumer Confidence Report. F8 There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach. PFAS advisories were included in approximately 55% of the Orange County water retailers' annual water quality reports in 2025. Staff Recommended Response: Agree; from the perspective of the City of San Clemente, there has been no PFAS detected within its drinking water supply system....
F8
There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach. PFAS advisories were included in approximately 55% of the Orange County water retailers’ annual water quality reports in 2025. of 62
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Agree; from the perspective of the City of San Clemente, there has been no PFAS detected within its drinking water supply system. The City of San Clemente has limited education and outreach with the exception of its Annual Consumer Confidence Report. Recommendations and Responses R4 By July 1, 2029, all Orange County water retailers should consistently include a PFAS advisory, treatment facilities status, and compliance information in consumer confidence reports and on agency websites, using clear and understandable language for the public. Staff Recommended Response: The recommendation has be...
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El Toro Water District
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East Orange County Water District
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Emerald Bay Water District
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Score: +3
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F2
PFAS is widespread, and contamination has been detected in Orange County groundwater sources. Community water systems are required to report PFAS monitoring results in their annual Consumer Confidence Reports.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agrees with Grand Jury Finding F2:
F2.
F6
Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is safe for consumption without additional home filtration.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agrees with Grand Jury Finding F6: F6.
F8
There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach. PFAS advisories were included in approximately 55% of the Orange County water retailers’ annual water quality reports in 2025. of 62
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agrees with Grand Jury Finding F8: F8.