Water System Report CA

Home Gardens County Water District

EPA ID: CA3310018 ยท 3,095 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Home Gardens County Water District (CA3310018): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Home Gardens County Water District stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 3,095 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,095
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$592K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Home Gardens County Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$91,862
Median Household Income
48,756
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Home Gardens County Water District serves a community with a median household income of $91,862 and an estimated 48,756 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.

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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Home Gardens 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
30th
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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded.

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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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3,069 people
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3,148 people
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Placer Cwa - Colfax
3,149 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $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.

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 $900 (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

Home Gardens County Water District (EPA ID: CA3310018) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 3,095 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 92879 in Corona.

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.

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: 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 Home Gardens County Water District (CA3310018) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Home Gardens County Water District water safe to drink?

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

Home Gardens County Water District serves approximately 3,095 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Home Gardens County Water District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Home Gardens County Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Home Gardens County Water District serve?
Home Gardens County Water District serves approximately 3,095 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Home Gardens County Water District's water source?
Home Gardens County Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Home Gardens County Water District's service area?
The Home Gardens County Water District service area has a median household income of $91,862. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Home Gardens County Water District get its water?
Home Gardens 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Home Gardens County Water District Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca3310018/
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