Water System Report CA

Sbdno County Service Area 70j

EPA ID: CA3610125 ยท 12,843 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sbdno County Service Area 70j (CA3610125): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Sbdno County Service Area 70j posted zero EPA violations serving 12,843 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

12,843
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$363K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sbdno County Service Area 70j Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,207
Median Household Income
194,607
Service Area Population
51%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sbdno County Service Area 70j serves a community with a median household income of $80,207 and an estimated 194,607 residents across its service area.

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

Sbdno County Service Area 70j'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

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 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

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12,738 people
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B 0 violations
Muscoy Mwc No. 1
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City of Lindsay
12,659 people
C 39 violations
Camp Pendleton (north)
12,651 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $900
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
PFAS Treatment $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $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

Sbdno County Service Area 70j (EPA ID: CA3610125) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 12,843 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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 Sbdno County Service Area 70j (CA3610125) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sbdno County Service Area 70j water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Sbdno County Service Area 70j in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Sbdno County Service Area 70j serve?

Sbdno County Service Area 70j serves approximately 12,843 people across 4 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Sbdno County Service Area 70j get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
91

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

Should I use a water filter?
Sbdno County Service Area 70j meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sbdno County Service Area 70j serve?
Sbdno County Service Area 70j serves approximately 12,843 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Sbdno County Service Area 70j's water source?
Sbdno County Service Area 70j draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sbdno County Service Area 70j's service area?
The Sbdno County Service Area 70j service area has a median household income of $80,207. EPA EJScreen data classifies 51% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sbdno County Service Area 70j get its water?
Sbdno County Service Area 70j'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.). Sbdno County Service Area 70j, CA: Serves 13K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca3610125/
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