Water System Report CA

Olympic Valley Public Service District

EPA ID: CA3110020 · 1,165 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Olympic Valley Public Service District — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 1,165 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 60
Avg Safety Score
1,165
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0144 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.1M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Olympic Valley Public Service District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$121,875
Median Household Income
20,972
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
37th
Poverty Percentile
33th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Olympic Valley Public Service District serves a community with a median household income of $121,875 and an estimated 20,972 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Olympic Valley Public Service District'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
47th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Placer County, California rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.0051 ppt, PFOS: 0.0065 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $200
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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

OLYMPIC VALLEY PSD (EPA ID: CA3110020) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 1,165 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (60/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
96146 0.0144 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Olympic Valley Public Service District (CA3110020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olympic Valley Public Service District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Olympic Valley Public Service District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Olympic Valley Public Service District serve?

Olympic Valley Public Service District serves approximately 1,165 people across 3 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Olympic Valley Public Service District 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
907
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,165
Reported to California

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Olympic Valley Public Service District safe to drink?
Olympic Valley Public Service District has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Olympic Valley Public Service District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Olympic Valley Public Service District serve?
Olympic Valley Public Service District serves approximately 1,165 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Olympic Valley Public Service District's water source?
Olympic Valley Public Service District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Olympic Valley Public Service District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0144 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Olympic Valley Public Service District's service area?
The Olympic Valley Public Service District service area has a median household income of $121,875. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Olympic Valley Public Service District get its water?
Olympic Valley Public Service District'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Olympic Valley Public Service District (EPA ID: CA3110020) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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