Water System Report CA

Gabilan Wc

EPA ID: CA2700586 · 535 people served · 8 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Gabilan Wc, 535 residents served.

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

535
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$677K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 85% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 16 (2022) to 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Gabilan Wc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$96,044
Median Household Income
196,107
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gabilan Wc serves a community with a median household income of $96,044 and an estimated 196,107 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: 40% 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

Gabilan Wc'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Monterey 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $900
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,300

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

Gabilan Wc (EPA ID: CA2700586) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 535 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 7 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Gabilan Wc (CA2700586) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabilan Wc water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Gabilan Wc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Gabilan Wc serve?

Gabilan Wc serves approximately 535 people across 8 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Gabilan Wc 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
162
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 535
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?
Gabilan Wc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Gabilan Wc serve?
Gabilan Wc serves approximately 535 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Gabilan Wc's water source?
Gabilan Wc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Gabilan Wc's service area?
The Gabilan Wc service area has a median household income of $96,044. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Gabilan Wc get its water?
Gabilan Wc'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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