Black Rascal Water Company
EPA ID: CA2400046 · 367 people served · 5 ZIP codes
For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Black Rascal Water Company has supplied tap water to 367 residents with no violations of any type on record.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Black Rascal Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Black Rascal Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $63,618 and an estimated 109,664 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 82% 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?
Black Rascal Water Company'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.
About 1% of homes in Merced County, California rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 12 detections recorded. 9 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 6 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Black Rascal Water Company (EPA ID: CA2400046) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 367 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Black Rascal Water Company (CA2400046) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Rascal Water Company water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Black Rascal Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Black Rascal Water Company serve?
Black Rascal Water Company serves approximately 367 people across 5 ZIP codes in California.
Where does Black Rascal Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.