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California Domestic Water Company

EPA ID: CA1910199 · 0 people served · 11 ZIP codes

California Domestic Water Company carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 0 residents.

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

B · 83
Avg Safety Score
0
People Served
11
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$707K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for California Domestic Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$100,965
Median Household Income
187,139
Service Area Population
49%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
92%
Pre-1986 Housing

The California Domestic Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $100,965 and an estimated 187,139 residents across its service area. Approximately 92% 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?

Groundwater

California Domestic Water Company'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

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

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 87% 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. 34 detections recorded. 10 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 10 exceed state limits.

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.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $709
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $318
Total Estimated Cost $1,427

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 $1,427 (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

California Domestic Water Company (EPA ID: CA1910199) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 0 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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
90603 0.0015 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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 10 additional ZIPs 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 California Domestic Water Company (CA1910199) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is California Domestic Water Company water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, California Domestic Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does California Domestic Water Company serve?

California Domestic Water Company serves approximately 0 people across 11 ZIP codes in California.

Where does California Domestic Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from California Domestic Water Company safe to drink?
California Domestic Water Company 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?
California Domestic Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
What is California Domestic Water Company's water source?
California Domestic Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in California Domestic Water Company's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of California Domestic Water Company's service area?
The California Domestic Water Company service area has a median household income of $100,965. EPA EJScreen data classifies 49% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does California Domestic Water Company get its water?
California Domestic Water Company'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.
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