Water System Report CA

Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay

EPA ID: CA1710022 · 2,003 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay — the supplier serving 2,003 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

2,003
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$356K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,096
Median Household Income
24,681
Service Area Population
73%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay serves a community with a median household income of $66,096 and an estimated 24,681 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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

Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay'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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in California

A 1 violation
C 1 violation
B 0 violations
0 violations
Cabazon Water District
2,010 people
B 0 violations

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

Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay (EPA ID: CA1710022) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 2,003 people from surface water sources.

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

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay (CA1710022) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay serve?

Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay serves approximately 2,003 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay 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
676
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,003
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?
Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay serve?
Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay serves approximately 2,003 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay's water source?
Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay's service area?
The Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay service area has a median household income of $66,096. EPA EJScreen data classifies 73% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay get its water?
Lake County Csa 20 - Soda Bay'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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