Water System Report CA

Drytown County Water District

EPA ID: CA0300010 · 221 people served · 3 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Drytown County Water District delivers safe water to 221 residents.

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

221
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$538K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 5 (2021) to 4 (2022). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Drytown County Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,455
Median Household Income
19,781
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Drytown County Water District serves a community with a median household income of $90,455 and an estimated 19,781 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% 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

Drytown County Water District'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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.

System Overview

Drytown County Water District (EPA ID: CA0300010) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 221 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Drytown County Water District (CA0300010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drytown County Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Drytown County Water District serve?

Drytown County Water District serves approximately 221 people across 3 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Drytown County Water District 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
67
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 221
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?
Drytown County Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Drytown County Water District serve?
Drytown County Water District serves approximately 221 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Drytown County Water District's water source?
Drytown County Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Drytown County Water District's service area?
The Drytown County Water District service area has a median household income of $90,455. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Drytown County Water District get its water?
Drytown County Water District'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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