Water System Report CA

California Institution for Women

EPA ID: CA3610851 · 1,195 people served · 8 ZIP codes

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 Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,195
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$663K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 69% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 1 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$115,536
Median Household Income
279,959
Service Area Population
45%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
26%
Pre-1986 Housing

The California Institution for Women serves a community with a median household income of $115,536 and an estimated 279,959 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 45% 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

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
29th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
42th
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.

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
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. 33 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $900
PFAS Treatment $438
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $38
Total Estimated Cost $1,775

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 $1,775 (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 8 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 6 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

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?

Based on EPA records, California Institution for Women has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does California Institution for Women serve?

California Institution for Women serves approximately 1,195 people across 8 ZIP codes in California.

Where does California Institution for Women 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
58
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,195
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?
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 8 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.
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 $115,536. EPA EJScreen data classifies 45% 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.
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