Water System Report CA

City of Galt

EPA ID: CA3410011 · 26,536 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Galt (CA3410011): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, City of Galt sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 26,536 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

26,536
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$488K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Galt Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,933
Median Household Income
31,889
Service Area Population
55%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Galt serves a community with a median household income of $90,933 and an estimated 31,889 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 55% 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

City of Galt'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
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

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Cws - Selma
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26,357 people
D 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

City of Galt, (EPA ID: CA3410011) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 26,536 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95632 in Galt.

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)

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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 City of Galt (CA3410011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Galt water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Galt 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 City of Galt serve?

City of Galt serves approximately 26,536 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does City of Galt get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Galt meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Galt serve?
City of Galt serves approximately 26,536 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Galt's water source?
City of Galt draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Galt's service area?
The City of Galt service area has a median household income of $90,933. EPA EJScreen data classifies 55% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Galt get its water?
City of Galt'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Galt, CA: Serves 27K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca3410011/
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