Historical Compliance Records CA

Kinneloa Irrigation District

EPA ID: CA1910035 ยท 1,960 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Kinneloa Irrigation District (CA1910035): 4 EPA violations in the last five years. Kinneloa Irrigation District recorded 4 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 1,960 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,960
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$1.1M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kinneloa Irrigation District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$124,880
Median Household Income
32,944
Service Area Population
49%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kinneloa Irrigation District serves a community with a median household income of $124,880 and an estimated 32,944 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Kinneloa Irrigation 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

71 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Kinneloa Irrigation District compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.0051 ppt, PFOS: 0.0065 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Kinneloa Irrigation District (EPA ID: CA1910035) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 1,960 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 91107 in Pasadena.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 4 No

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.

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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 Kinneloa Irrigation District (CA1910035) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kinneloa Irrigation District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Kinneloa Irrigation District; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Kinneloa Irrigation District serve?

Kinneloa Irrigation District serves approximately 1,960 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Kinneloa Irrigation District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Kinneloa Irrigation District's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Kinneloa Irrigation District serve?
Kinneloa Irrigation District serves approximately 1,960 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Kinneloa Irrigation District's water source?
Kinneloa Irrigation District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Kinneloa Irrigation District's service area?
The Kinneloa Irrigation District service area has a median household income of $124,880. EPA EJScreen data classifies 49% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Kinneloa Irrigation District get its water?
Kinneloa Irrigation 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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Kinneloa Irrigation District (CA): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca1910035/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Kinneloa Irrigation District (EPA ID: CA1910035) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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