Water System Report CA

Rainbird Valley Mwc

EPA ID: CA1500393 · 238 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at Rainbird Valley Mwc shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 238 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

238
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$144K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 5 (2024) to 10 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rainbird Valley Mwc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$33,100
Median Household Income
2,129
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Rainbird Valley Mwc serves a community with a median household income of $33,100 and an estimated 2,129 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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?

Groundwater

Rainbird Valley Mwc'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Kern 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

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% 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 Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Rainbird Valley Mwc (EPA ID: CA1500393) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 238 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 93283 in Weldon.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Rainbird Valley Mwc (CA1500393) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rainbird Valley Mwc water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Rainbird Valley Mwc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Rainbird Valley Mwc serve?

Rainbird Valley Mwc serves approximately 238 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Rainbird Valley Mwc 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
99
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: 238
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?
Rainbird Valley Mwc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Rainbird Valley Mwc serve?
Rainbird Valley Mwc serves approximately 238 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Rainbird Valley Mwc's water source?
Rainbird Valley Mwc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Rainbird Valley Mwc's service area?
The Rainbird Valley Mwc service area has a median household income of $33,100. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Rainbird Valley Mwc get its water?
Rainbird Valley Mwc'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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