Water System Report CA

City of Willits

EPA ID: CA2310004 ยท 6,175 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Willits (CA2310004): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm City of Willits has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 6,175 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 97
Avg Safety Score
6,175
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$384K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Willits Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

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 City of Willits 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

City of Willits'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

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

City of Willits, (EPA ID: CA2310004) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 6,175 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95490 in Willits.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (97/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 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 City of Willits (CA2310004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Willits water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Willits 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 City of Willits serve?

City of Willits serves approximately 6,175 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does City of Willits 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
116

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 City of Willits safe to drink?
City of Willits 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?
City of Willits meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Willits serve?
City of Willits serves approximately 6,175 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Willits's water source?
City of Willits draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Willits's service area?
The City of Willits 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 City of Willits get its water?
City of Willits'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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