The Painted Turtle Camp
EPA ID: CA1900074 · 57 people served · 1 ZIP code
Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at The Painted Turtle Camp — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 57 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 87% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2021) to 3 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for The Painted Turtle Camp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The The Painted Turtle Camp serves a community with a median household income of $99,432 and an estimated 2,762 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 49% 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?
The Painted Turtle Camp'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.
About 2% of homes in Los Angeles 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
The Painted Turtle Camp (EPA ID: CA1900074) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 57 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 93532 in Lake Hughes.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 93532 — Lake Hughes
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for The Painted Turtle Camp (CA1900074) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Painted Turtle Camp water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, The Painted Turtle Camp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does The Painted Turtle Camp serve?
The Painted Turtle Camp serves approximately 57 people across 1 ZIP code in California.
Where does The Painted Turtle Camp get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.