Pond-derosa Oaks Wc
EPA ID: CA2701553 · 216 people served · 7 ZIP codes
Pond-derosa Oaks Wc's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 216 residents year after year.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2022) to 36 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pond-derosa Oaks Wc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Pond-derosa Oaks Wc serves a community with a median household income of $108,261 and an estimated 124,907 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Pond-derosa Oaks 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.
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
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in California
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
Pond-derosa Oaks Wc (EPA ID: CA2701553) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 216 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
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
Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 6 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.
- 93907 — Salinas
- 95060 — Santa Cruz
- 95061 — Santa Cruz
- 95062 — Santa Cruz
- 95063 — Santa Cruz
- 95064 — Santa Cruz
- 95065 — Santa Cruz
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pond-derosa Oaks Wc (CA2701553) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pond-derosa Oaks Wc water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Pond-derosa Oaks Wc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Pond-derosa Oaks Wc serve?
Pond-derosa Oaks Wc serves approximately 216 people across 7 ZIP codes in California.
Where does Pond-derosa Oaks Wc get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.