Water System Report CA

Yosemite West Water System

EPA ID: CA2210924 · 420 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Yosemite West Water System — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 420 residents.

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

420
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$367K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Yosemite West Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,707
Median Household Income
10,164
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Yosemite West Water System serves a community with a median household income of $64,707 and an estimated 10,164 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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

Yosemite West Water System'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Mariposa 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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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

Yosemite West Water System (EPA ID: CA2210924) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 420 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95338 in Mariposa.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Yosemite West Water System (CA2210924) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yosemite West Water System water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Yosemite West Water System serve?

Yosemite West Water System serves approximately 420 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Yosemite West Water System 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
298
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 420
Reported to California

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Yosemite West Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Yosemite West Water System serve?
Yosemite West Water System serves approximately 420 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Yosemite West Water System's water source?
Yosemite West Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Yosemite West Water System's service area?
The Yosemite West Water System service area has a median household income of $64,707. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Yosemite West Water System get its water?
Yosemite West Water System'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.
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