Plavada Community Association
EPA ID: CA2910011 · 384 people served · 1 ZIP code
Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Plavada Community Association has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 384 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Plavada Community Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Plavada Community Association'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 Nevada 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.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Plavada Community Association (EPA ID: CA2910011) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 384 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 95724 in Norden.
Average Home Safety Score: C (59/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95724 | 0.0122 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 95724 — Norden
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Plavada Community Association (CA2910011) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Plavada Community Association water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Plavada Community Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Plavada Community Association serve?
Plavada Community Association serves approximately 384 people across 1 ZIP code in California.
Where does Plavada Community Association get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
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