Water System Report CA

Amezcua - Garcia Water

EPA ID: CA3301990 · 316 people served · 3 ZIP codes

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Amezcua - Garcia Water posted zero EPA violations serving 316 residents.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
316
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$140K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 86% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 9 (2022) to 3 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Amezcua - Garcia Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$36,087
Median Household Income
30,098
Service Area Population
77%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
53th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Amezcua - Garcia Water serves a community with a median household income of $36,087 and an estimated 30,098 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 77% 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

Amezcua - Garcia Water'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
47th
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

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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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 $800
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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

AMEZCUA - GARCIA WATER (EPA ID: CA3301990) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 316 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

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

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

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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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Amezcua - Garcia Water (CA3301990) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amezcua - Garcia Water water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Amezcua - Garcia Water has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Amezcua - Garcia Water serve?

Amezcua - Garcia Water serves approximately 316 people across 3 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Amezcua - Garcia Water get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
(760) 834-5513
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Address
Chad Finch

Contact information from Amezcua Garcia Water Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.

Source: Amezcua Garcia Water Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Minimal — disinfection only
Disinfection (typically chlorine) without additional filtration or coagulation stages. Common for groundwater systems where source water meets federal standards after disinfection alone.

Watershed exposure sources reported

Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.

AgricultureUrban stormwater runoffIndustrial dischargeSewageMiningFarming

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Amezcua Garcia Water Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Aesthetic water quality

These measurements describe the look, taste, and feel of the water this utility delivers. They are not contaminant violations — they sit alongside federal Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCLs) which the EPA publishes as non-enforceable guidance.

Fluoride
1 ppm
Measured fluoride concentration in parts per million.
EPA secondary MCL: 2.0 ppm
Total dissolved solids
130 ppm
Mineral content remaining after evaporation, including calcium, magnesium, sodium, and other dissolved substances.
EPA secondary MCL: 500 ppm

Aesthetic measurements from Amezcua Garcia Water Consumer Confidence Report.

Aesthetic measurements are reported by the utility from its annual sampling. EPA Secondary MCLs are advisory thresholds — values outside them indicate aesthetic concerns such as taste or appearance, not health violations. Federal contaminant testing is shown in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Amezcua - Garcia Water safe to drink?
Amezcua - Garcia Water has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Amezcua - Garcia Water meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Amezcua - Garcia Water serve?
Amezcua - Garcia Water serves approximately 316 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Amezcua - Garcia Water's water source?
Amezcua - Garcia Water draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Amezcua - Garcia Water's service area?
The Amezcua - Garcia Water service area has a median household income of $36,087. EPA EJScreen data classifies 77% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Amezcua - Garcia Water get its water?
Amezcua - Garcia Water'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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