Water System Report CA

Westwood C.s.d.

EPA ID: CA1810002 · 1,662 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Westwood C.s.d. recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 1,662 people.

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

B · 83
Avg Safety Score
1,662
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00091 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$403K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Westwood C.s.d. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$63,480
Median Household Income
2,717
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Westwood C.s.d. serves a community with a median household income of $63,480 and an estimated 2,717 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Westwood C.s.d.'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Plumas 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% 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 $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Westwood C.s.d. (EPA ID: CA1810002) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 1,662 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 96137 in Westwood.

Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
96137 0.00091 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Westwood C.s.d. (CA1810002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westwood C.s.d. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Westwood C.s.d. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Westwood C.s.d. serve?

Westwood C.s.d. serves approximately 1,662 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Westwood C.s.d. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
530-256-3211
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Address
P.O. Box 319, Westwood, CA 96137

Contact information from Westwood Community Services District Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.

Source: Westwood Community Services District Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from Westwood Community Services District Consumer Confidence Report:
The State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water completed an assessment of the water source, which identified that the water source is most vulnerable to low density septic systems and railroad yards/maintenance/fueling areas. Contaminants associated with these activities have not been detected in the source water.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Minimal — disinfection only
Disinfection (typically chlorine) without additional filtration or coagulation stages. Common for groundwater systems where source water meets federal standards after disinfection alone.

Watershed exposure sources reported

Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.

Septic systemsRailroad yards/maintenance/fueling areas

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Westwood Community Services District Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

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
24
Unknown Material
925
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: 1,662
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

Is water from Westwood C.s.d. safe to drink?
Westwood C.s.d. earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Westwood C.s.d. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Westwood C.s.d. serve?
Westwood C.s.d. serves approximately 1,662 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Westwood C.s.d.'s water source?
Westwood C.s.d. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Westwood C.s.d.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00091 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Westwood C.s.d.'s service area?
The Westwood C.s.d. service area has a median household income of $63,480. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Westwood C.s.d. get its water?
Westwood C.s.d.'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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