Water System Report CA

Zone 7 Water Agency

EPA ID: CA0110010 · 40 people served · 14 ZIP codes

Zone 7 Water Agency carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 40 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

40
People Served
14
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.3M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 94% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Zone 7 Water Agency Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$187,145
Median Household Income
524,763
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
33th
Poverty Percentile
18th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Zone 7 Water Agency serves a community with a median household income of $187,145 and an estimated 524,763 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Zone 7 Water Agency's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
29th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
59th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Contra Costa County, California rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 33 detections recorded. 10 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.0051 ppt, PFOS: 0.0065 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $350
Radon Mitigation $286
Water Filtration $171
Total Estimated Cost $2,007

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,007 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Zone 7 Water Agency (EPA ID: CA0110010) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 40 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 14 ZIP codes across 11 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Zone 7 Water Agency (CA0110010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zone 7 Water Agency water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Zone 7 Water Agency has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Zone 7 Water Agency serve?

Zone 7 Water Agency serves approximately 40 people across 14 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Zone 7 Water Agency get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
12
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2019-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 40
Reported to California

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Zone 7 Water Agency meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Zone 7 Water Agency serve?
Zone 7 Water Agency serves approximately 40 people with drinking water across 14 ZIP codes.
What is Zone 7 Water Agency's water source?
Zone 7 Water Agency draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Zone 7 Water Agency's service area?
The Zone 7 Water Agency service area has a median household income of $187,145. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Zone 7 Water Agency get its water?
Zone 7 Water Agency's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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