Water System Report CA

Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek

EPA ID: CA1410505 · 150 people served · 1 ZIP code

With a five-year violation-free history, Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek delivers safe water to 150 residents.

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

150
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$78K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$91,198
Median Household Income
872
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek serves a community with a median household income of $91,198 and an estimated 872 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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

Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Inyo 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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
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

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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

Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek (EPA ID: CA1410505) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 150 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 92328 in Death Valley.

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 Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek (CA1410505) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek serve?

Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek serves approximately 150 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek 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
150
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: 150
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?
Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek serve?
Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek serves approximately 150 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek's water source?
Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek's service area?
The Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek service area has a median household income of $91,198. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek get its water?
Nps - Death Valley, Furnace Creek'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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