Broadview Terrace Mutual Water Company
EPA ID: CA2000521 · 498 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Current EPA status: Broadview Terrace Mutual Water Company, 8 open violations, 498 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 13 (2024) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Broadview Terrace Mutual Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Broadview Terrace Mutual Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $75,835 and an estimated 7,742 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 51% 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?
Broadview Terrace Mutual 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.
About 1% of homes in Madera County, California rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Broadview Terrace Mutual Water Company compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 1028 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 4109 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Coliform (TCR) at 1 0 positive samples allowed in most monthly sets (Revised Total Coliform Rule) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0 positive samples allowed in most monthly sets (Revised Total Coliform Rule). Gastrointestinal illness; indicator of system failure or contamination. Consider chlorine disinfection filtration.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
BROADVIEW TERRACE MUTUAL WATER COMPANY (EPA ID: CA2000521) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 498 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (54/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1028 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 4109 | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | Yes |
| Contaminant 1028 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 4109 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
| Coliform (TCR) | Microbiological | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Total Coliform Bacteria (EPA limit: 0 positive samples allowed in most monthly sets (Revised Total Coliform Rule))
Gastrointestinal illness; indicator of system failure or contamination At-risk groups: elderly, infants, immunocompromised individuals.
Removal methods: chlorine disinfection, UV treatment, ozone treatment. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93644 | 0.0012 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
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Broadview Terrace Mutual Water Company (CA2000521) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Broadview Terrace Mutual Water Company water safe to drink?
Broadview Terrace Mutual Water Company has recorded 6 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Broadview Terrace Mutual Water Company serve?
Broadview Terrace Mutual Water Company serves approximately 498 people across 3 ZIP codes in California.
Where does Broadview Terrace Mutual Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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