Water System Report CA

Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista

EPA ID: CA3410023 ยท 15,652 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista (CA3410023): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista has supplied tap water to 15,652 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

15,652
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$383K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$66,803
Median Household Income
197,314
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista serves a community with a median household income of $66,803 and an estimated 197,314 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% 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

Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista'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

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 84% 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. 32 detections recorded. 12 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 8 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 Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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.

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 $2,500 (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

Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista (EPA ID: CA3410023) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 15,652 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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
0.006 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 Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista (CA3410023) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista 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 Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista serve?

Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista serves approximately 15,652 people across 4 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
580

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†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista serve?
Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista serves approximately 15,652 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista's water source?
Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista's service area?
The Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista service area has a median household income of $66,803. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista get its water?
Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista'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.). Cal Am - Fruitridge Vista, CA: Serves 16K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca3410023/
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