Water System Report CA

Pacific Union College

EPA ID: CA2810012 ยท 1,958 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pacific Union College (CA2810012): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Pacific Union College sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 1,958 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,958
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.007 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$775K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pacific Union College Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$116,534
Median Household Income
11,617
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pacific Union College serves a community with a median household income of $116,534 and an estimated 11,617 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Pacific Union College'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Pacific Union College (EPA ID: CA2810012) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 1,958 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
0.007 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 Pacific Union College (CA2810012) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pacific Union College water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Pacific Union College 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 Pacific Union College serve?

Pacific Union College serves approximately 1,958 people across 3 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Pacific Union College get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Pacific Union College meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pacific Union College serve?
Pacific Union College serves approximately 1,958 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Pacific Union College's water source?
Pacific Union College draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pacific Union College's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.007 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Pacific Union College's service area?
The Pacific Union College service area has a median household income of $116,534. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pacific Union College get its water?
Pacific Union College'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pacific Union College Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca2810012/
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