Historical Compliance Records CA

Georgetown Divide Pud

EPA ID: CA0910013 ยท 9,434 people served ยท 9 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Georgetown Divide Pud (CA0910013): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Georgetown Divide Pud carries 1 resolved violation in the five-year EPA record - each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 9,434 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
9,434
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
1
Contaminants Flagged
$483K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Georgetown Divide Pud Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$86,500
Median Household Income
50,595
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Georgetown Divide Pud serves a community with a median household income of $86,500 and an estimated 50,595 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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

Georgetown Divide Pud'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Georgetown Divide Pud compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.

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 โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $607
Flood Insurance $533
Radon Mitigation $356
PFAS Treatment $167
Water Filtration $67
Total Estimated Cost $1,729

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,729 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Georgetown Divide Pud (EPA ID: CA0910013) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 9,434 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 9 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 6 of 9 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 current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

Need help with your water quality?

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

Find the Right Water Filter

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

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 Georgetown Divide Pud (CA0910013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Georgetown Divide Pud water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Georgetown Divide Pud; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Georgetown Divide Pud serve?

Georgetown Divide Pud serves approximately 9,434 people across 9 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Georgetown Divide Pud 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
232

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Georgetown Divide Pud safe to drink?
Georgetown Divide Pud earns a B safety grade with 1 violation in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Georgetown Divide Pud's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Georgetown Divide Pud serve?
Georgetown Divide Pud serves approximately 9,434 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Georgetown Divide Pud's water source?
Georgetown Divide Pud draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Georgetown Divide Pud's service area?
The Georgetown Divide Pud service area has a median household income of $86,500. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Georgetown Divide Pud get its water?
Georgetown Divide Pud'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.). Georgetown Divide Pud (CA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca0910013/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

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