Water System Report CA

Bertsch Ocean View Csd

EPA ID: CA0810003 · 2,570 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Bertsch Ocean View Csd reported no EPA violations for its service population of 2,570.

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

2,570
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bertsch Ocean View Csd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,817
Median Household Income
22,491
Service Area Population
57%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bertsch Ocean View Csd serves a community with a median household income of $66,817 and an estimated 22,491 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 57% 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

Bertsch Ocean View Csd'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Del Norte 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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 62% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Bertsch Ocean View Csd (EPA ID: CA0810003) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 2,570 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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bertsch Ocean View Csd (CA0810003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bertsch Ocean View Csd water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bertsch Ocean View Csd has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bertsch Ocean View Csd serve?

Bertsch Ocean View Csd serves approximately 2,570 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Bertsch Ocean View Csd 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
807
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: 2,570
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?
Bertsch Ocean View Csd meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bertsch Ocean View Csd serve?
Bertsch Ocean View Csd serves approximately 2,570 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bertsch Ocean View Csd's water source?
Bertsch Ocean View Csd draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bertsch Ocean View Csd's service area?
The Bertsch Ocean View Csd service area has a median household income of $66,817. EPA EJScreen data classifies 57% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bertsch Ocean View Csd get its water?
Bertsch Ocean View Csd'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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