Water System Report CA

Jackson Valley Irrigation District

EPA ID: CA0300037 · 3,553 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, Jackson Valley Irrigation District has stayed completely violation-free for its 3,553 residents.

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

3,553
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$432K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2022). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jackson Valley Irrigation District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$94,045
Median Household Income
12,811
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jackson Valley Irrigation District serves a community with a median household income of $94,045 and an estimated 12,811 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Jackson Valley Irrigation 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

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Jackson Valley Irrigation District (EPA ID: CA0300037) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 3,553 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95640 in Ione.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Jackson Valley Irrigation District (CA0300037) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jackson Valley Irrigation District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Jackson Valley Irrigation District serve?

Jackson Valley Irrigation District serves approximately 3,553 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Jackson Valley Irrigation District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
356
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,553
Reported to California

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Jackson Valley Irrigation District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Jackson Valley Irrigation District serve?
Jackson Valley Irrigation District serves approximately 3,553 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Jackson Valley Irrigation District's water source?
Jackson Valley Irrigation District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Jackson Valley Irrigation District's service area?
The Jackson Valley Irrigation District service area has a median household income of $94,045. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Jackson Valley Irrigation District get its water?
Jackson Valley Irrigation 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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