Water System Report CA

Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr

EPA ID: CA0510009 ยท 4,841 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr (CA0510009): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 4,841 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 82
Avg Safety Score
4,841
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$79,051
Median Household Income
3,199
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr serves a community with a median household income of $79,051 and an estimated 3,199 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 65% 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 $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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

Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr (EPA ID: CA0510009) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 4,841 people from surface water sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (82/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.015 mg/L No N/A

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

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr (CA0510009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr serve?

Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr serves approximately 4,841 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr 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
174

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr safe to drink?
Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr serve?
Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr serves approximately 4,841 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr's water source?
Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr's service area?
The Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr service area has a median household income of $79,051. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr get its water?
Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Blue Lake Springs Mut Wtr Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca0510009/
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