Water System Report CA

California State Fair

EPA ID: CA3410026 ยท 9,280 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for California State Fair (CA3410026): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). Water monitoring history at California State Fair shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 9,280 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

Data: EPA SDWIS

9,280
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.006099315 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$298K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for California State Fair Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,590
Median Household Income
26,511
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The California State Fair serves a community with a median household income of $58,590 and an estimated 26,511 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

California State Fair'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.

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. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

75 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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. 8 detections recorded. 3 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.
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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

California State Fair (EPA ID: CA3410026) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 9,280 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95815 in Sacramento.

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
0.006099315 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 California State Fair (CA3410026) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is California State Fair water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for California State Fair 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 California State Fair serve?

California State Fair serves approximately 9,280 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does California State Fair get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
232
Detections
6
Latest sample
9/11/2024
Highest analyte
PFOS: 14 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 14 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFBS 4.3 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†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
California State Fair meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does California State Fair serve?
California State Fair serves approximately 9,280 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is California State Fair's water source?
California State Fair draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in California State Fair's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.006099315 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of California State Fair's service area?
The California State Fair service area has a median household income of $58,590. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does California State Fair get its water?
California State Fair'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). California State Fair Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca3410026/
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