Water System Report CA

Center Water Company

EPA ID: CA3600070 · 662 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Center Water Company posted zero EPA violations serving 662 residents.

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

662
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 Center Water Company 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 Center Water Company 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

Center Water Company'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

Center Water Company (EPA ID: CA3600070) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 662 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 Center Water Company (CA3600070) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Center Water Company water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Center Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Center Water Company serve?

Center Water Company serves approximately 662 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Center Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
5
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
45
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 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 662
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?
Center Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Center Water Company serve?
Center Water Company serves approximately 662 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Center Water Company's water source?
Center Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Center Water Company's service area?
The Center Water Company 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 Center Water Company get its water?
Center Water Company'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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