Water System Report CA

Paradise Valley Mwc

EPA ID: CA3301502 · 30 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for Paradise Valley Mwc shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 30 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

30
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$560K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Paradise Valley Mwc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,140
Median Household Income
1,891
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Paradise Valley Mwc serves a community with a median household income of $87,140 and an estimated 1,891 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 44% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Paradise Valley Mwc'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Riverside 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

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

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

Paradise Valley Mwc (EPA ID: CA3301502) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 30 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 92561 in Mountain Center.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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

  • 92561 — Mountain Center

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Paradise Valley Mwc (CA3301502) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paradise Valley Mwc water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Paradise Valley Mwc serve?

Paradise Valley Mwc serves approximately 30 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Paradise Valley Mwc 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
20
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: 30
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

Should I use a water filter?
Paradise Valley Mwc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Paradise Valley Mwc serve?
Paradise Valley Mwc serves approximately 30 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Paradise Valley Mwc's water source?
Paradise Valley Mwc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Paradise Valley Mwc's service area?
The Paradise Valley Mwc service area has a median household income of $87,140. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Paradise Valley Mwc get its water?
Paradise Valley Mwc'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.
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