Water System Report CA

Villa Blue Estates Water District

EPA ID: CA1700579 · 60 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Villa Blue Estates Water District has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 60 residents.

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

60
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$365K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Villa Blue Estates Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$84,583
Median Household Income
2,900
Service Area Population
73%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Villa Blue Estates Water District serves a community with a median household income of $84,583 and an estimated 2,900 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% 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?

Groundwater

Villa Blue Estates 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.

Low 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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

Villa Blue Estates Water District (EPA ID: CA1700579) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 60 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95485 in Upper Lake.

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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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 Villa Blue Estates Water District (CA1700579) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Villa Blue Estates Water District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Villa Blue Estates Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Villa Blue Estates Water District serve?

Villa Blue Estates Water District serves approximately 60 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Villa Blue Estates Water District 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
22
Unknown Material
0
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 60
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?
Villa Blue Estates Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Villa Blue Estates Water District serve?
Villa Blue Estates Water District serves approximately 60 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Villa Blue Estates Water District's water source?
Villa Blue Estates Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Villa Blue Estates Water District's service area?
The Villa Blue Estates Water District service area has a median household income of $84,583. EPA EJScreen data classifies 73% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Villa Blue Estates Water District get its water?
Villa Blue Estates 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.
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