Water System Report CA

Las Virgenes Mwd

EPA ID: CA1910225 ยท 72,602 people served ยท 9 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Las Virgenes Mwd (CA1910225): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at Las Virgenes Mwd shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 72,602 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 75
Avg Safety Score
72,602
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.2M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Las Virgenes Mwd Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$142,148
Median Household Income
250,490
Service Area Population
43%
Disadvantaged Population
46th
Poverty Percentile
18th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Las Virgenes Mwd serves a community with a median household income of $142,148 and an estimated 250,490 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 43% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Las Virgenes Mwd's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
52th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
68th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 68th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% 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 Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $489
Water Filtration $33
Total Estimated Cost $1,722

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

Las Virgenes Mwd (EPA ID: CA1910225) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 72,602 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 9 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (75/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 9 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Las Virgenes Mwd (CA1910225) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Las Virgenes Mwd water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Las Virgenes Mwd 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 Las Virgenes Mwd serve?

Las Virgenes Mwd serves approximately 72,602 people across 9 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Las Virgenes Mwd get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
464

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

Is water from Las Virgenes Mwd safe to drink?
Las Virgenes Mwd 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?
Las Virgenes Mwd meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Las Virgenes Mwd serve?
Las Virgenes Mwd serves approximately 72,602 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Las Virgenes Mwd's water source?
Las Virgenes Mwd draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Las Virgenes Mwd's service area?
The Las Virgenes Mwd service area has a median household income of $142,148. EPA EJScreen data classifies 43% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Las Virgenes Mwd get its water?
Las Virgenes Mwd's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Las Virgenes Mwd, CA: Serves 73K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca1910225/
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