Water System Report CA

Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company

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

Over five tracked years, Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company has stayed completely violation-free for its 310 residents.

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

310
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
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.

🌊 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.

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

About 2% of homes in Mendocino 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

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

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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.

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

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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?

Based on EPA records, Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

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.

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
99
Unknown Material
29
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 310
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?
Pine Mountain Mutual Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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