Water System Report CA

Sandmound Mutual

EPA ID: CA0707556 · 100 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at Sandmound Mutual shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 100 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

100
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$550K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sandmound Mutual Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,393
Median Household Income
2,144
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sandmound Mutual serves a community with a median household income of $78,393 and an estimated 2,144 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Sandmound Mutual'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Contra Costa 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% 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

Sandmound Mutual (EPA ID: CA0707556) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 94511 in Bethel Island.

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

  • 94511 — Bethel Island

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sandmound Mutual (CA0707556) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sandmound Mutual water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Sandmound Mutual serve?

Sandmound Mutual serves approximately 100 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Sandmound Mutual 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
105
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.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 100
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?
Sandmound Mutual meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sandmound Mutual serve?
Sandmound Mutual serves approximately 100 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sandmound Mutual's water source?
Sandmound Mutual draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sandmound Mutual's service area?
The Sandmound Mutual service area has a median household income of $78,393. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sandmound Mutual get its water?
Sandmound Mutual'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.
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