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North Marin Water District

EPA ID: CA2110003 ยท 61,691 people served ยท 10 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for North Marin Water District (CA2110003): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - North Marin Water District has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 61,691 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 100
Avg Safety Score
61,691
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.1M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Marin Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$109,750
Median Household Income
97,944
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
21th
Poverty Percentile
11th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The North Marin Water District serves a community with a median household income of $109,750 and an estimated 97,944 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

North Marin Water District'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
29th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
47th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 89% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,267
Water Filtration $167
Total Estimated Cost $1,433

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

North Marin Water District (EPA ID: CA2110003) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 61,691 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (100/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 5 of 10 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 3 (Low Risk)

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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 North Marin Water District (CA2110003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Marin Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for North Marin Water District 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 North Marin Water District serve?

North Marin Water District serves approximately 61,691 people across 10 ZIP codes in California.

Where does North Marin Water District 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
170

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 North Marin Water District safe to drink?
North Marin Water District earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
North Marin Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does North Marin Water District serve?
North Marin Water District serves approximately 61,691 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is North Marin Water District's water source?
North Marin Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of North Marin Water District's service area?
The North Marin Water District service area has a median household income of $109,750. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does North Marin Water District get its water?
North Marin Water District'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.). North Marin Water District, CA: Serves 62K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca2110003/
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