Water System Report CA

La Puente Valley Cwd

EPA ID: CA1910060 ยท 8,243 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for La Puente Valley Cwd (CA1910060): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, La Puente Valley Cwd posted zero EPA violations serving 8,243 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,243
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$586K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for La Puente Valley Cwd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$92,624
Median Household Income
78,253
Service Area Population
49%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
89%
Pre-1986 Housing

The La Puente Valley Cwd serves a community with a median household income of $92,624 and an estimated 78,253 residents across its service area. Approximately 89% 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

La Puente Valley Cwd'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.

Moderate 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

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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections 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†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in California

City of Corning
8,244 people
A 1 violation
Mammoth Cwd
8,234 people
B 2 violations
City of Orland
8,298 people
B 1 violation
B 0 violations
City of Gonzales
8,327 people
B 2 violations

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $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

La Puente Valley Cwd (EPA ID: CA1910060) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 8,243 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 91744 in La Puente.

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.

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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 La Puente Valley Cwd (CA1910060) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is La Puente Valley Cwd water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for La Puente Valley Cwd 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 La Puente Valley Cwd serve?

La Puente Valley Cwd serves approximately 8,243 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does La Puente Valley Cwd 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

Should I use a water filter?
La Puente Valley Cwd meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does La Puente Valley Cwd serve?
La Puente Valley Cwd serves approximately 8,243 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is La Puente Valley Cwd's water source?
La Puente Valley Cwd draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of La Puente Valley Cwd's service area?
The La Puente Valley Cwd service area has a median household income of $92,624. EPA EJScreen data classifies 49% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does La Puente Valley Cwd get its water?
La Puente Valley Cwd'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). La Puente Valley Cwd Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca1910060/
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