Water System Report CA

Jacoby Creek Cwd

EPA ID: CA1210021 · 924 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Jacoby Creek Cwd reported no EPA violations for its service population of 924.

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

924
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$532K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jacoby Creek Cwd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$79,703
Median Household Income
48,986
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jacoby Creek Cwd serves a community with a median household income of $79,703 and an estimated 48,986 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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

Jacoby Creek Cwd'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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

Jacoby Creek Cwd (EPA ID: CA1210021) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 924 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 4 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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Jacoby Creek Cwd (CA1210021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacoby Creek Cwd water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Jacoby Creek Cwd has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Jacoby Creek Cwd serve?

Jacoby Creek Cwd serves approximately 924 people across 5 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Jacoby Creek Cwd 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
28
Unknown Material
199
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: 924
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?
Jacoby Creek Cwd meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Jacoby Creek Cwd serve?
Jacoby Creek Cwd serves approximately 924 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Jacoby Creek Cwd's water source?
Jacoby Creek Cwd draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Jacoby Creek Cwd's service area?
The Jacoby Creek Cwd service area has a median household income of $79,703. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Jacoby Creek Cwd get its water?
Jacoby Creek Cwd'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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