Water System Report CA

Bar "h" Mwc

EPA ID: CA3600027 · 260 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Bar "h" Mwc has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 260 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

260
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$239K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2023) to 5 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bar "h" Mwc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$46,625
Median Household Income
6,665
Service Area Population
51%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bar "h" Mwc serves a community with a median household income of $46,625 and an estimated 6,665 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 51% 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

Bar "h" Mwc'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in San Bernardino 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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

Bar "h" Mwc (EPA ID: CA3600027) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 260 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 92356 in Lucerne Valley.

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

  • 92356 — Lucerne Valley

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bar "h" Mwc (CA3600027) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bar "h" Mwc water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bar "h" Mwc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bar "h" Mwc serve?

Bar "h" Mwc serves approximately 260 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Bar "h" Mwc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Bar "h" Mwc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bar "h" Mwc serve?
Bar "h" Mwc serves approximately 260 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bar "h" Mwc's water source?
Bar "h" Mwc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bar "h" Mwc's service area?
The Bar "h" Mwc service area has a median household income of $46,625. EPA EJScreen data classifies 51% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bar "h" Mwc get its water?
Bar "h" Mwc'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.
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