Hardwick Water Company
EPA ID: CA1600507 · 69 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Five clean years on EPA record — Hardwick Water Company, 69 residents served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 87% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2021) to 2 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hardwick Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Hardwick Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $73,558 and an estimated 69,130 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 70% 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?
Hardwick 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.
About 0% of homes in Kings 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
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Hardwick Water Company (EPA ID: CA1600507) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 69 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree 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 Hardwick Water Company (CA1600507) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hardwick Water Company water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Hardwick Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Hardwick Water Company serve?
Hardwick Water Company serves approximately 69 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.
Where does Hardwick Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.