Water System Report CA

Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills

EPA ID: CA2710022 ยท 1,106 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills (CA2710022): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 1,106 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,106
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.1M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$122,500
Median Household Income
49,374
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills serves a community with a median household income of $122,500 and an estimated 49,374 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% 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

Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills'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

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 24 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 6 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.0051 ppt, PFOS: 0.0065 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,833
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,933

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,933 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills (EPA ID: CA2710022) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 1,106 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills (CA2710022) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills 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 - Hidden Hills serve?

Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills serves approximately 1,106 people across 3 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills serve?
Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills serves approximately 1,106 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills's water source?
Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills's service area?
The Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills service area has a median household income of $122,500. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills get its water?
Cal Am Water Company - Hidden Hills'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.

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