Current Health-Based Noncompliance CA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws]

EPA ID: CA3400229 ยท 2,800 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws] (CA3400229): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Not yet resolved: 2 EPA violations at Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws], affecting about 2,800 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,800
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$648K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws] Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$133,443
Median Household Income
54,535
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
4%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws] serves a community with a median household income of $133,443 and an estimated 54,535 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 34% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws]'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

23 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 35% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws] compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 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 โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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.

Cost of Inaction

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

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws] (EPA ID: CA3400229) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 2,800 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95757 in Elk Grove.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.004 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.

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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 Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws] (CA3400229) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws] water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws]. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws] serve?

Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws] serves approximately 2,800 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws] get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws]'s water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws] serve?
Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws] serves approximately 2,800 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws]'s water source?
Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws] draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws]'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.004 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws]'s service area?
The Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws] service area has a median household income of $133,443. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws] get its water?
Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center [sws]'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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