Cal Am Water Company - Toro
EPA ID: CA2710021 · 1,065 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Cal Am Water Company - Toro (CA2710021): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Zero EPA violations appear on record for Cal Am Water Company - Toro, which serves 1,065 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cal Am Water Company - Toro Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Cal Am Water Company - Toro have a median household income of $164,554 and about 12,517 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 61% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Cal Am Water Company - Toro'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
Similar-sized systems in California
System Overview
Cal Am Water Company - Toro (EPA ID: CA2710021) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 1,065 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 93908 in Salinas.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.013 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 93908 - Salinas
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Cal Am Water Company - Toro (CA2710021) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cal Am Water Company - Toro water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Cal Am Water Company - Toro in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Cal Am Water Company - Toro serve?
Cal Am Water Company - Toro serves approximately 1,065 people across 1 ZIP code in California.
Where does Cal Am Water Company - Toro get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cal Am Water Company - Toro Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca2710021/
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-ca2710021,
author = {{ZipCheckup}},
title = {{Cal Am Water Company - Toro Water Quality Report, CA}},
year = {n.d.},
url = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca2710021/}
}