Golden State Wc - Cowan Heights
EPA ID: CA3010047 · 6,997 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Golden State Wc - Cowan Heights (CA3010047): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Golden State Wc - Cowan Heights kept a clean EPA record - five years, no issues, 6,997 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Golden State Wc - Cowan Heights Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Golden State Wc - Cowan Heights serves a community with a median household income of $143,433 and an estimated 115,311 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Golden State Wc - Cowan Heights's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 16 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 exceed state limits.
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
Golden State Wc - Cowan Heights (EPA ID: CA3010047) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 6,997 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0084 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.
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: 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 Golden State Wc - Cowan Heights (CA3010047) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Golden State Wc - Cowan Heights water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Golden State Wc - Cowan Heights 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 Golden State Wc - Cowan Heights serve?
Golden State Wc - Cowan Heights serves approximately 6,997 people across 3 ZIP codes in California.
Where does Golden State Wc - Cowan Heights get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Golden State Wc - Cowan Heights Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca3010047/
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