Prunedale Mwc
EPA ID: CA2700702 ยท 277 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Prunedale Mwc (CA2700702): 2 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Prunedale Mwc's EPA record lists 2 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 277 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Prunedale Mwc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Prunedale Mwc have a median household income of $103,268 and about 24,922 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 40% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Prunedale Mwc's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
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
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
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
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 | Arsenic | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Arsenic | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | MCL Violation | 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 | 2023-12-31 |
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.
- 93907 - Salinas
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records 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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Prunedale Mwc (CA): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca2700702/
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What You Can Do
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