Water System Report CA

Sacramento Suburban Water District

EPA ID: CA3410001 ยท 194,444 people served ยท 12 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sacramento Suburban Water District (CA3410001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Sacramento Suburban Water District has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 194,444 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
194,444
People Served
12
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$414K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sacramento Suburban Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$65,611
Median Household Income
414,108
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sacramento Suburban Water District serves a community with a median household income of $65,611 and an estimated 414,108 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Sacramento Suburban 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
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.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% 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. 87 detections recorded. 27 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 18 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†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in California

City of Stockton
191,302 people
B 4 violations
Sweetwater Authority
191,282 people
B 0 violations
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Oxnard Water Department
200,232 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,250
PFAS Treatment $575
Radon Mitigation $267
Water Filtration $175
Total Estimated Cost $2,267

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 $2,267 (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

Sacramento Suburban Water District (EPA ID: CA3410001) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 194,444 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 7 of 12 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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 Sacramento Suburban Water District (CA3410001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sacramento Suburban Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Sacramento Suburban 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 Sacramento Suburban Water District serve?

Sacramento Suburban Water District serves approximately 194,444 people across 12 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Sacramento Suburban Water District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
3306
Detections
11
Latest sample
1/8/2025
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 7.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 7.1 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxS 5.8 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFHxA 5.7 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBS 4.7 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Sacramento Suburban Water District safe to drink?
Sacramento Suburban Water District earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Sacramento Suburban 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 Sacramento Suburban Water District serve?
Sacramento Suburban Water District serves approximately 194,444 people with drinking water across 12 ZIP codes.
What is Sacramento Suburban Water District's water source?
Sacramento Suburban 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 Sacramento Suburban Water District's service area?
The Sacramento Suburban Water District service area has a median household income of $65,611. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sacramento Suburban Water District get its water?
Sacramento Suburban 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.). Sacramento Suburban Water District, CA: Serves 194K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca3410001/
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