Water System Report CA

Snowshoe Springs Assn.

EPA ID: CA0510011 · 686 people served · 1 ZIP code

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Snowshoe Springs Assn. has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 686 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

686
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$476K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 30% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2022). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Snowshoe Springs Assn. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$98,934
Median Household Income
2,934
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Snowshoe Springs Assn. serves a community with a median household income of $98,934 and an estimated 2,934 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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

Snowshoe Springs Assn.'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

About 1% of homes in Calaveras 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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% 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

Snowshoe Springs Assn. (EPA ID: CA0510011) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 686 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95223 in Arnold.

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 Snowshoe Springs Assn. (CA0510011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Snowshoe Springs Assn. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Snowshoe Springs Assn. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Snowshoe Springs Assn. serve?

Snowshoe Springs Assn. serves approximately 686 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Snowshoe Springs Assn. 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
299
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 686
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?
Snowshoe Springs Assn. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Snowshoe Springs Assn. serve?
Snowshoe Springs Assn. serves approximately 686 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Snowshoe Springs Assn.'s water source?
Snowshoe Springs Assn. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Snowshoe Springs Assn.'s service area?
The Snowshoe Springs Assn. service area has a median household income of $98,934. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Snowshoe Springs Assn. get its water?
Snowshoe Springs Assn.'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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