West Tehachapi Mutual
EPA ID: CA1500340 · 150 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for West Tehachapi Mutual (CA1500340): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Water monitoring for West Tehachapi Mutual: no violations on record, 150 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for West Tehachapi Mutual Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with West Tehachapi Mutual have a median household income of $86,149 and about 31,179 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 67% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
West Tehachapi Mutual's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 7 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in California
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
West Tehachapi Mutual (EPA ID: CA1500340) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 150 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 93561 in Tehachapi.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0029 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 93561 - Tehachapi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for West Tehachapi Mutual (CA1500340) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Tehachapi Mutual water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for West Tehachapi Mutual in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does West Tehachapi Mutual serve?
West Tehachapi Mutual serves approximately 150 people across 1 ZIP code in California.
Where does West Tehachapi Mutual get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). West Tehachapi Mutual Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca1500340/
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