Water System Report CA

Hidden Valley Lake Csd

EPA ID: CA1710015 ยท 6,235 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hidden Valley Lake Csd (CA1710015): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five clean years on EPA record - Hidden Valley Lake Csd, 6,235 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 100
Avg Safety Score
6,235
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$404K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hidden Valley Lake Csd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$62,279
Median Household Income
8,757
Service Area Population
73%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hidden Valley Lake Csd serves a community with a median household income of $62,279 and an estimated 8,757 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hidden Valley Lake Csd'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

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

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% 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

Hidden Valley Lake Csd (EPA ID: CA1710015) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 6,235 people from groundwater sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (100/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 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 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 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Hidden Valley Lake Csd (CA1710015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hidden Valley Lake Csd water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Hidden Valley Lake Csd 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 Hidden Valley Lake Csd serve?

Hidden Valley Lake Csd serves approximately 6,235 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Hidden Valley Lake Csd get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
58

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 Hidden Valley Lake Csd safe to drink?
Hidden Valley Lake Csd earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Hidden Valley Lake Csd meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hidden Valley Lake Csd serve?
Hidden Valley Lake Csd serves approximately 6,235 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Hidden Valley Lake Csd's water source?
Hidden Valley Lake Csd draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hidden Valley Lake Csd's service area?
The Hidden Valley Lake Csd service area has a median household income of $62,279. EPA EJScreen data classifies 73% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hidden Valley Lake Csd get its water?
Hidden Valley Lake Csd'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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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hidden Valley Lake Csd Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca1710015/
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