Water System Report CA

Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow)

EPA ID: CA3310076 · 192 people served · 19 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow) has supplied tap water to 192 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

192
People Served
19
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$539K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,846
Median Household Income
529,667
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow) serves a community with a median household income of $89,846 and an estimated 529,667 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% 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?

Surface Water

Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow)'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

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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% 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. 68 detections recorded. 7 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 6 exceed state limits.

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 $568
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $332
Total Estimated Cost $1,300

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 $1,300 (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

Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow) (EPA ID: CA3310076) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 192 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 19 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 17 additional ZIPs 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 Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow) (CA3310076) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow) serve?

Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow) serves approximately 192 people across 19 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow) get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
60
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: 192
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?
Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow) serve?
Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow) serves approximately 192 people with drinking water across 19 ZIP codes.
What is Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow)'s water source?
Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow)'s service area?
The Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow) service area has a median household income of $89,846. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow) get its water?
Western Mwd (id a - Rainbow)'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.
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