Historical Compliance Records CA 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Prunedale Mwc

EPA ID: CA2700702 ยท 277 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Prunedale Mwc (CA2700702): 2 past health-based violations, since resolved. 2 total violations across five years at Prunedale Mwc - every finding closed, utility compliant today, 277 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

277
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$677K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Prunedale Mwc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$103,268
Median Household Income
24,922
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Prunedale Mwc serves a community with a median household income of $103,268 and an estimated 24,922 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Prunedale Mwc'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

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 Prunedale Mwc compares to EPA limits

Barium 2 mg/L (100% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Prunedale Mwc (EPA ID: CA2700702) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 277 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 93907 in Salinas.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
October 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Barium Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Barium Inorganic 2 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0016 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 Prunedale Mwc (CA2700702) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prunedale Mwc water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Prunedale Mwc; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Prunedale Mwc serve?

Prunedale Mwc serves approximately 277 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Prunedale Mwc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Prunedale Mwc's water?
Detected contaminants include Barium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 recorded violations, 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 Prunedale Mwc serve?
Prunedale Mwc serves approximately 277 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Prunedale Mwc's water source?
Prunedale Mwc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Prunedale Mwc's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0016 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Prunedale Mwc's service area?
The Prunedale Mwc service area has a median household income of $103,268. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Prunedale Mwc get its water?
Prunedale Mwc'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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3

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