Water System Report CA

Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company

EPA ID: CA1500569 · 97 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 97 people.

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

C · 63
Avg Safety Score
97
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$280K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$83,570
Median Household Income
1,612
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $83,570 and an estimated 1,612 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% 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

Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company'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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 62% 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 Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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

VALLEY VIEW ESTATES MUTUAL WATER CO (EPA ID: CA1500569) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 97 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (63/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company (CA1500569) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company serve?

Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company serves approximately 97 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company 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
69
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 97
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

Is water from Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company safe to drink?
Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company serve?
Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company serves approximately 97 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company's water source?
Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company's service area?
The Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company service area has a median household income of $83,570. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company get its water?
Valley View Estates Mutual Water Company'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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1

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3

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