Current Noncompliance CA

Strawberry Lodge Mwc

EPA ID: CA3600301 ยท 381 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Strawberry Lodge Mwc (CA3600301): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Five-year compliance data for Strawberry Lodge Mwc includes 1 violation the EPA has not yet marked resolved - those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 381 residents across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

381
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0093 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$332K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Strawberry Lodge Mwc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,751
Median Household Income
2,637
Service Area Population
51%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Strawberry Lodge Mwc serves a community with a median household income of $70,751 and an estimated 2,637 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Strawberry Lodge 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Strawberry Lodge Mwc compares to EPA limits

Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

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

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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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.

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,000 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Strawberry Lodge Mwc (EPA ID: CA3600301) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 381 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 1 addressed, and 0 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
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
January 1, 2021 Lead Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead Inorganic 1 No
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
0.0093 mg/L No N/A

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 Strawberry Lodge Mwc (CA3600301) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Strawberry Lodge Mwc 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 Strawberry Lodge Mwc serve?

Strawberry Lodge Mwc serves approximately 381 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Strawberry Lodge Mwc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Strawberry Lodge Mwc's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, 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 2 contaminants 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 Strawberry Lodge Mwc serve?
Strawberry Lodge Mwc serves approximately 381 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Strawberry Lodge Mwc's water source?
Strawberry Lodge Mwc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Strawberry Lodge Mwc's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0093 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Strawberry Lodge Mwc's service area?
The Strawberry Lodge Mwc service area has a median household income of $70,751. EPA EJScreen data classifies 51% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Strawberry Lodge Mwc get its water?
Strawberry Lodge 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Strawberry Lodge Mwc (CA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca3600301/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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