Tahoe Keys Water Company
EPA ID: CA0910015 · 1,420 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Tahoe Keys Water Company (CA0910015): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Tahoe Keys Water Company kept a clean EPA record - five years, no issues, 1,420 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Tahoe Keys Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Tahoe Keys Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $83,738 and an estimated 29,527 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Tahoe Keys Water Company'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in California
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Tahoe Keys Water Company (EPA ID: CA0910015) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 1,420 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 96150 in South Lake Tahoe.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0025 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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.
- 96150 - South Lake Tahoe
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Tahoe Keys Water Company (CA0910015) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tahoe Keys Water Company water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Tahoe Keys Water Company 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 Tahoe Keys Water Company serve?
Tahoe Keys Water Company serves approximately 1,420 people across 1 ZIP code in California.
Where does Tahoe Keys Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Tahoe Keys Water Company Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca0910015/
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