Water System Report CA

El Dorado Id - Outingdale

EPA ID: CA0910018 · 535 people served · 3 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for El Dorado Id - Outingdale shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 535 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

535
People Served
3
ZIP Codes 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 - Outingdale Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,499
Median Household Income
43,648
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The El Dorado Id - Outingdale serves a community with a median household income of $90,499 and an estimated 43,648 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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 - Outingdale'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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% 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. 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 →

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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 $1,833
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,733

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 $2,733 (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 - Outingdale (EPA ID: CA0910018) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 535 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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

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 El Dorado Id - Outingdale (CA0910018) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is El Dorado Id - Outingdale water safe to drink?

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

How many people does El Dorado Id - Outingdale serve?

El Dorado Id - Outingdale serves approximately 535 people across 3 ZIP codes in California.

Where does El Dorado Id - Outingdale 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
191
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: 535
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 - Outingdale 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 - Outingdale serve?
El Dorado Id - Outingdale serves approximately 535 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is El Dorado Id - Outingdale's water source?
El Dorado Id - Outingdale 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 - Outingdale's service area?
The El Dorado Id - Outingdale 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 - Outingdale get its water?
El Dorado Id - Outingdale'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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