Historical Compliance Records CA 11 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Lebec County Water District

EPA ID: CA1510051 ยท 1,379 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lebec County Water District (CA1510051): 11 past health-based violations, since resolved. Over the tracked period, Lebec County Water District logged 11 EPA violations - each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 1,379 people in good standing.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,379
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
11
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0022 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$341K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lebec County Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$40,945
Median Household Income
5,432
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lebec County Water District serves a community with a median household income of $40,945 and an estimated 5,432 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lebec County Water District'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 58% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lebec County Water District compares to EPA limits

Combined Radium 11 pCi/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 5 pCi/L

What This Means For You

Combined Radium at 11 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 5 pCi/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in California

B 2 violations
0 violations
Alameda Point
1,400 people
0 violations
0 violations
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $450
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,350

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $17,073

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$13,535
10 years
$27,070
20 years
$54,140

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,350 (one-time) vs. $27,070 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lebec County Water District (EPA ID: CA1510051) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 1,379 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 11 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 11 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Combined Radium Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Combined Radium Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Combined Radium Health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 Combined Radium Health-based Archived
April 1, 2023 Combined Radium Health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 Combined Radium Health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Combined Radium Health-based Archived
October 1, 2021 Combined Radium Health-based Archived
July 1, 2021 Combined Radium Health-based Archived
April 1, 2021 Combined Radium Health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Combined Radium Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium Radionuclides 11 Yes

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0022 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lebec County Water District (CA1510051) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lebec County Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lebec County Water District; its 11 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Lebec County Water District serve?

Lebec County Water District serves approximately 1,379 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Lebec County Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Lebec County Water District's water?
Detected contaminants include Combined Radium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Lebec County Water District serve?
Lebec County Water District serves approximately 1,379 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lebec County Water District's water source?
Lebec County Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lebec County Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0022 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lebec County Water District's service area?
The Lebec County Water District service area has a median household income of $40,945. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lebec County Water District get its water?
Lebec County Water District'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lebec County Water District (CA): 11 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca1510051/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Lebec County Water District (EPA ID: CA1510051) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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