Water System Report CA

California Institution for Women

EPA ID: CA3610851 ยท 1,195 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for California Institution for Women (CA3610851): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Across every monitored period in the past five years, California Institution for Women reported no EPA violations for its service population of 1,195.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,195
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00254 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$683K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for California Institution for Women Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$127,844
Median Household Income
92,761
Service Area Population
48%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
9%
Pre-1986 Housing

The California Institution for Women serves a community with a median household income of $127,844 and an estimated 92,761 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 48% 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

California Institution for Women'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
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

23 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 35% 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. 4 detections recorded.

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†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $900
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $250
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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 $1,700 (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

California Institution for Women (EPA ID: CA3610851) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 1,195 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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
0.00254 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.

Need help with your water quality?

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

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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 California Institution for Women (CA3610851) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is California Institution for Women water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for California Institution for Women 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 California Institution for Women serve?

California Institution for Women serves approximately 1,195 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does California Institution for Women get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
California Institution for Women meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does California Institution for Women serve?
California Institution for Women serves approximately 1,195 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is California Institution for Women's water source?
California Institution for Women draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in California Institution for Women's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00254 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of California Institution for Women's service area?
The California Institution for Women service area has a median household income of $127,844. EPA EJScreen data classifies 48% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does California Institution for Women get its water?
California Institution for Women'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.). California Institution for Women Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca3610851/
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