Current Noncompliance CA

First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2

EPA ID: CA0310018 ยท 230 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2 (CA0310018): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2, 1 violation is listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 230 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

230
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$377K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$93,341
Median Household Income
7,154
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
11%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2 have a median household income of $93,341 and about 7,154 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2'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

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

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2 (EPA ID: CA0310018) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 230 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 2, 2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2024-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2 (CA0310018) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2 serve?

First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2 serves approximately 230 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2 serve? ▼
First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2 serves approximately 230 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2's water source? ▼
First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2 have a median household income of $93,341 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2 get its water? ▼
First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2'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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). First Mace Meadows Unit No. 2 (CA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca0310018/
BibTeX
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

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