Current Noncompliance CA

Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company

EPA ID: CA2300591 ยท 310 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company (CA2300591): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 2 active violations for Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 310 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

310
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$384K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,069
Median Household Income
14,627
Service Area Population
55%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $67,069 and an estimated 14,627 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 55% 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

Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance
Lead Pipe Replacement $4,080
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $5,280

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $5,280 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company (EPA ID: CA2300591) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 310 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95490 in Willits.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

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.

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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 Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company (CA2300591) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company serve?

Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company serves approximately 310 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company serve?
Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company serves approximately 310 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company's water source?
Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company's service area?
The Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company service area has a median household income of $67,069. EPA EJScreen data classifies 55% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company get its water?
Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company (EPA ID: CA2300591) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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