Water System Report CA

Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty

EPA ID: CA0400027 · 180 people served · 2 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 180 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

180
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$302K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,658
Median Household Income
50,189
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty serves a community with a median household income of $58,658 and an estimated 50,189 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Butte 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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% 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. 3 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $550
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,650

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 $2,650 (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

Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty (EPA ID: CA0400027) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 180 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

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 Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty (CA0400027) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty serve?

Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty serves approximately 180 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
156
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 180
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?
Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty serve?
Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty serves approximately 180 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty's water source?
Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty's service area?
The Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty service area has a median household income of $58,658. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty get its water?
Foothills Manufactured Home Communuty's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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