Water System Report CA

Mojave Pud

EPA ID: CA1510014 ยท 4,699 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mojave Pud (CA1510014): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Mojave Pud 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 4,699 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 74
Avg Safety Score
4,699
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$183K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mojave Pud Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$55,372
Median Household Income
5,944
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mojave Pud serves a community with a median household income of $55,372 and an estimated 5,944 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Mojave Pud'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% 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

Mojave Pud (EPA ID: CA1510014) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 4,699 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 93501 in Mojave.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (74/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 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.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mojave Pud (CA1510014) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mojave Pud water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Mojave Pud 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 Mojave Pud serve?

Mojave Pud serves approximately 4,699 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Mojave Pud get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
348

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Mojave Pud safe to drink?
Mojave Pud earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Mojave Pud meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mojave Pud serve?
Mojave Pud serves approximately 4,699 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mojave Pud's water source?
Mojave Pud draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mojave Pud's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mojave Pud's service area?
The Mojave Pud service area has a median household income of $55,372. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mojave Pud get its water?
Mojave Pud'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mojave Pud Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca1510014/
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