Water System Report CA

Foresthill Public Utility District

EPA ID: CA3110003 ยท 6,782 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Foresthill Public Utility District (CA3110003): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, Foresthill Public Utility District carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 6,782 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 75
Avg Safety Score
6,782
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$507K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Foresthill Public Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$103,947
Median Household Income
6,934
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Foresthill Public Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $103,947 and an estimated 6,934 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Foresthill Public Utility District'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $700

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

Foresthill Public Utility District (EPA ID: CA3110003) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 6,782 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95631 in Foresthill.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (75/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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 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.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Foresthill Public Utility District (CA3110003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foresthill Public Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Foresthill Public Utility District 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 Foresthill Public Utility District serve?

Foresthill Public Utility District serves approximately 6,782 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Foresthill Public Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Foresthill Public Utility District safe to drink?
Foresthill Public Utility District earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Foresthill Public Utility District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Foresthill Public Utility District serve?
Foresthill Public Utility District serves approximately 6,782 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Foresthill Public Utility District's water source?
Foresthill Public Utility District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Foresthill Public Utility District's service area?
The Foresthill Public Utility District service area has a median household income of $103,947. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Foresthill Public Utility District get its water?
Foresthill Public Utility District'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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