Water System Report CA

Naf El Centro

EPA ID: CA1310700 · 637 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Naf El Centro has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 637 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

637
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$286K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 6 (2021) to 10 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Naf El Centro Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,890
Median Household Income
77,304
Service Area Population
94%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
44%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Naf El Centro serves a community with a median household income of $55,890 and an estimated 77,304 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 94% 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?

Surface Water

Naf El Centro'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Imperial County, California rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $1,050

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

Naf El Centro (EPA ID: CA1310700) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 637 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 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 Naf El Centro (CA1310700) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naf El Centro water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Naf El Centro serve?

Naf El Centro serves approximately 637 people across 4 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Naf El Centro 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
417
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 637
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?
Naf El Centro meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Naf El Centro serve?
Naf El Centro serves approximately 637 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Naf El Centro's water source?
Naf El Centro draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Naf El Centro's service area?
The Naf El Centro service area has a median household income of $55,890. EPA EJScreen data classifies 94% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Naf El Centro get its water?
Naf El Centro'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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