Water System Report CA

Redcrest Water Works

EPA ID: CA1200544 · 116 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Redcrest Water Works recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 116 people.

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

116
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$439K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Redcrest Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$45,074
Median Household Income
1,467
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Redcrest Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $45,074 and an estimated 1,467 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% 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

Redcrest Water Works'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Humboldt 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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Redcrest Water Works (EPA ID: CA1200544) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 116 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95589 in Whitethorn.

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 Redcrest Water Works (CA1200544) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redcrest Water Works water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Redcrest Water Works has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Redcrest Water Works serve?

Redcrest Water Works serves approximately 116 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Redcrest Water Works 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
32
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 116
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?
Redcrest Water Works meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Redcrest Water Works serve?
Redcrest Water Works serves approximately 116 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Redcrest Water Works's water source?
Redcrest Water Works draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Redcrest Water Works's service area?
The Redcrest Water Works service area has a median household income of $45,074. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Redcrest Water Works get its water?
Redcrest Water Works'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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