Water System Report CA

Folsom, City of - Ashland

EPA ID: CA3410030 · 3,317 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Unlike many utilities its size, Folsom, City of - Ashland carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 3,317 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

3,317
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Folsom, City of - Ashland Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$139,182
Median Household Income
77,952
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
25%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Folsom, City of - Ashland serves a community with a median household income of $139,182 and an estimated 77,952 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Folsom, City of - Ashland'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

About 1% of homes in Sacramento County, California rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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A 3 violations
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B 4 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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

Folsom, City of - Ashland (EPA ID: CA3410030) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 3,317 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Folsom, City of - Ashland (CA3410030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Folsom, City of - Ashland water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Folsom, City of - Ashland has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Folsom, City of - Ashland serve?

Folsom, City of - Ashland serves approximately 3,317 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Folsom, City of - Ashland 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
116

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1,036
Unknown Material
37
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,317
Reported to California

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Folsom, City of - Ashland meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Folsom, City of - Ashland serve?
Folsom, City of - Ashland serves approximately 3,317 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Folsom, City of - Ashland's water source?
Folsom, City of - Ashland draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Folsom, City of - Ashland's service area?
The Folsom, City of - Ashland service area has a median household income of $139,182. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Folsom, City of - Ashland get its water?
Folsom, City of - Ashland'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.
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