Current Health-Based Noncompliance CA 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Yucaipa Valley Water District

EPA ID: CA3610055 ยท 52,010 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Yucaipa Valley Water District (CA3610055): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 1 active violation for Yucaipa Valley Water District - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 52,010 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 51
Avg Safety Score
52,010
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
4
Contaminants Flagged
$465K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Yucaipa Valley Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$95,478
Median Household Income
217,003
Service Area Population
49%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Yucaipa Valley Water District serves a community with a median household income of $95,478 and an estimated 217,003 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 49% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Yucaipa Valley Water District'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
23th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Yucaipa Valley Water District compares to EPA limits

Lead 2 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Lead at 2 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.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0800 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. 19 detections recorded. 8 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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†’

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

Find a certified water filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in California

El Toro Water District
51,800 people
A 0 violations
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51,545 people
A 0 violations
City of Delano
51,428 people
B 0 violations
City of Arcadia
51,361 people
C 0 violations
Lake Hemet Mwd
52,913 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,100
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,300 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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

Yucaipa Valley Water District (EPA ID: CA3610055) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 52,010 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (51/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 6 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 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
March 17, 2026 Contaminant 0800 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Lead Health-based Resolved
April 13, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 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 2 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0800 Other Violation 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Lead (EPA limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level))

Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, distillation, certified carbon block filter (NSF/ANSI 53). Find the right filter โ†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Yucaipa Valley Water District (CA3610055) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yucaipa Valley Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Yucaipa Valley Water District. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Yucaipa Valley Water District serve?

Yucaipa Valley Water District serves approximately 52,010 people across 6 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Yucaipa Valley Water District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
899
Detections
10
Latest sample
4/24/2024
Highest analyte
PFBS: 10 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBS 10 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 8.9 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 7.1 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOA 4.2 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal 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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Yucaipa Valley Water District safe to drink?
Yucaipa Valley Water District has a D safety grade based on 5 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Yucaipa Valley Water District's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper Rule, Contaminant 0800. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Yucaipa Valley Water District serve?
Yucaipa Valley Water District serves approximately 52,010 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Yucaipa Valley Water District's water source?
Yucaipa Valley Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Yucaipa Valley Water District's service area?
The Yucaipa Valley Water District service area has a median household income of $95,478. EPA EJScreen data classifies 49% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Yucaipa Valley Water District get its water?
Yucaipa Valley Water District'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Yucaipa Valley Water District (CA): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca3610055/
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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

Yucaipa Valley Water District (EPA ID: CA3610055) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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