Water System Report CA

Sierra Lakes County Water District

EPA ID: CA3110017 ยท 824 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Sierra Lakes County Water District (CA3110017): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Zero violations are listed in EPA monitoring data for Sierra Lakes County Water District; a count of records like this is not a water-quality test for the 824 residents it serves.

Data: EPA SDWIS

824
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.5M
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sierra Lakes County Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$114,145
Median Household Income
1,120
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
7%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Sierra Lakes County Water District have a median household income of $114,145 and about 1,120 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 64% 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

Sierra Lakes County Water 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

55 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Sierra Lakes County Water District (EPA ID: CA3110017) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 824 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 96146 in Olympic Valley.

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
0.003 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Sierra Lakes County Water District (CA3110017) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sierra Lakes County Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Sierra Lakes County Water 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 Sierra Lakes County Water District serve?

Sierra Lakes County Water District serves approximately 824 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Sierra Lakes County Water District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Sierra Lakes County Water District; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Sierra Lakes County Water District serve? ▼
Sierra Lakes County Water District serves approximately 824 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sierra Lakes County Water District's water source? ▼
Sierra Lakes County Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sierra Lakes County Water District's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.003 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Sierra Lakes County Water District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Sierra Lakes County Water District have a median household income of $114,145 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sierra Lakes County Water District get its water? ▼
Sierra Lakes County Water 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sierra Lakes County Water District Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca3110017/
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