Rau Dairy
EPA ID: CA1009120 · 105 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rau Dairy (CA1009120): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Rau Dairy has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 105 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rau Dairy Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Rau Dairy serves a community with a median household income of $40,023 and an estimated 40,635 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 62% 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?
Rau Dairy'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed 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
Rau Dairy (EPA ID: CA1009120) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 105 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 93706 in Fresno.
Violation History
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.
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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.
- 93706 - Fresno
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Rau Dairy (CA1009120) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rau Dairy water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Rau Dairy 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 Rau Dairy serve?
Rau Dairy serves approximately 105 people across 1 ZIP code in California.
Where does Rau Dairy get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rau Dairy Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca1009120/
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