Water System Report CA

Clear Water Mutual Water Company

EPA ID: CA1700546 · 252 people served · 1 ZIP code

Unlike many utilities its size, Clear Water Mutual Water Company carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 252 people.

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

252
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$341K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Clear Water Mutual Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,417
Median Household Income
12,793
Service Area Population
73%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Clear Water Mutual Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $65,417 and an estimated 12,793 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: 73% 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?

Surface Water

Clear Water Mutual Water Company'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
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Lake County, California rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Clear Water Mutual Water Company (EPA ID: CA1700546) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 252 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95451 in Kelseyville.

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 Clear Water Mutual Water Company (CA1700546) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clear Water Mutual Water Company water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Clear Water Mutual Water Company serve?

Clear Water Mutual Water Company serves approximately 252 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Clear Water Mutual Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
105
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: 252
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?
Clear Water 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 Clear Water Mutual Water Company serve?
Clear Water Mutual Water Company serves approximately 252 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Clear Water Mutual Water Company's water source?
Clear Water Mutual Water Company draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Clear Water Mutual Water Company's service area?
The Clear Water Mutual Water Company service area has a median household income of $65,417. EPA EJScreen data classifies 73% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Clear Water Mutual Water Company get its water?
Clear Water Mutual Water Company'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.
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