Water System Report CA

El Dorado Id - Strawberry

EPA ID: CA0910017 · 400 people served · 1 ZIP code

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, El Dorado Id - Strawberry has supplied tap water to 400 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

400
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$528K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for El Dorado Id - Strawberry Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,499
Median Household Income
36,286
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The El Dorado Id - Strawberry serves a community with a median household income of $90,499 and an estimated 36,286 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% 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

El Dorado Id - Strawberry'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

About 1% of homes in El Dorado 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

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $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

El Dorado Id - Strawberry (EPA ID: CA0910017) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 400 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95667 in Placerville.

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 El Dorado Id - Strawberry (CA0910017) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is El Dorado Id - Strawberry water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, El Dorado Id - Strawberry has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does El Dorado Id - Strawberry serve?

El Dorado Id - Strawberry serves approximately 400 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does El Dorado Id - Strawberry 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
150
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 400
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?
El Dorado Id - Strawberry meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does El Dorado Id - Strawberry serve?
El Dorado Id - Strawberry serves approximately 400 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is El Dorado Id - Strawberry's water source?
El Dorado Id - Strawberry draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of El Dorado Id - Strawberry's service area?
The El Dorado Id - Strawberry service area has a median household income of $90,499. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does El Dorado Id - Strawberry get its water?
El Dorado Id - Strawberry'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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