Current Noncompliance CA

Florin County Water District

EPA ID: CA3410033 ยท 7,831 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Florin County Water District (CA3410033): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Per EPA records, Florin County Water District: 1 unresolved violation, 7,831 people in service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

7,831
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$441K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Florin County Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$82,382
Median Household Income
154,026
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Florin County Water District serves a community with a median household income of $82,382 and an estimated 154,026 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% 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

Florin County Water District'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.

Elevated 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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Florin County Water District compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 38 detections recorded. 14 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 10 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 Yreka
7,825 people
A 2 violations
City of Woodlake
7,846 people
B 0 violations
City of Susanville
7,811 people
0 violations
Delhi Cwd
7,784 people
1 violation
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $960
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,260

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,260 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Florin County Water District (EPA ID: CA3410033) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 7,831 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

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.

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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 Florin County Water District (CA3410033) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Florin County Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Florin County Water District serve?

Florin County Water District serves approximately 7,831 people across 5 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Florin County Water District 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
551
Detections
34
Latest sample
5/22/2025
Highest analyte
PFOA: 11.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 11.8 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFHpA 9.9 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 9.2 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 6.7 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOS 6.6 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFHxS 5.5 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL

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

What contaminants are in Florin County Water District's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Florin County Water District serve?
Florin County Water District serves approximately 7,831 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Florin County Water District's water source?
Florin County Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Florin County Water District's service area?
The Florin County Water District service area has a median household income of $82,382. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Florin County Water District get its water?
Florin County Water District'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Florin County Water District (CA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca3410033/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Florin County Water District (EPA ID: CA3410033) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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