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Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority

EPA ID: CA1200590 · 33 people served · 1 ZIP code

Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 33 residents.

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

33
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$599K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,143
Median Household Income
2,480
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $72,143 and an estimated 2,480 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority'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.

Low 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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 74% 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

Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority (EPA ID: CA1200590) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 33 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95570 in Trinidad.

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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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 Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority (CA1200590) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority serve?

Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority serves approximately 33 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
14
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: 33
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?
Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority serve?
Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority serves approximately 33 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority's water source?
Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority's service area?
The Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority service area has a median household income of $72,143. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority get its water?
Moonstone Heights Municipal Water Authority'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.
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